For a *folder" I really prefer something flatter edge like a wharncliffe, sheepsfoot or the blade on the Spyderco Dragonfly. Nothing over 3" either... Flat ground or a deep hollow grind with a thin edge and a slightly reinforced tip (The Spyderco Centofante is nearly perfect, the tip is just a little too weak though).
A close second to these would be the clip point blades seen on the more traditional multi-blade folders. The thinner (spine to edge) the better for things like carving out the core of an apple wedge.
This comes from how I've used knives in the past utilitarian functions - I've just ever really needed much of a belly. For skinning or "Tactical" chores a fixed blade with a belly would be better.
Jon
[This message has been edited by Ghecko (edited 08 October 1999).]
A close second to these would be the clip point blades seen on the more traditional multi-blade folders. The thinner (spine to edge) the better for things like carving out the core of an apple wedge.
This comes from how I've used knives in the past utilitarian functions - I've just ever really needed much of a belly. For skinning or "Tactical" chores a fixed blade with a belly would be better.
Jon
[This message has been edited by Ghecko (edited 08 October 1999).]
