Moran blade styles

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So I may be in the market for a small fixed blade soon, and I've decided I want the handle and fine cutting ability of the Moran (my Calypso Jr's spoied me for thick, saber-ground knives). The question now is which blade profile to get.

I know that forumites tend to prefer drop-points, but I gotta admit, I'm leaning toward the trailing point. I like its looks better, and it gives me pause to think that Bill Moran designed it with a trailing point. I mean, c'mon, the man knows a thing or two about knives.

Also, the edge and point placement seem about the same on both styles.

So why the drop point? All my ideas are in-theory. Anybody have experience with one style or the other and have a specific recommendation?

Thanks!
 
As far as which is "better", it would depend on your usage. If you want a stronger point or are in a position where you do a lot of tip work, a drop point version might suit you better. The tip is a little stronger and more "in-line" and controlable. If you like a finer tip and don't mind choking up on the blade for real fine tip work, the trailing point is just fine.

Personally, I have and carry a trailing point nearly everyday. I haven't been using it much in my current job (locksmith), but when I have used it, I have no complaints about the style or tip placement. I believe it was designed as a super lightweight hunting/skinning knife, so the trailing point really made sense. But it was so popular with people for EDC, that they came out with a drop-point version as well.

Either way you go, I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed. I'm still pleasantly surprised at how much knife they pack into such a lightweight.
 
For camping and general work I also prefer the trailing point. A longer cutting edge. For hunting I carry the drop point since it is better for cleaning beasties. Fortunately I have both the Moran blades.
 
It depends on your use: Ross Seyfried, one of the most respected hunting/ shooting writers around, did an article in Guns and Ammo, I think December '99. In in he said that a drop point is the ticket- 4" or less.

Darrel
 
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