Recurve camp knife?

[TEFL0N_D0N_81]

Sorry to insist but I still can't see how A is much better than B
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I don't understand what you're trying to "insist". Are you asking what a ricasso and/or choil is for?

When a knife has guards (quillons in this case), sharpening the section close to the guards can be a pain. Most knifemakers leave this section ungrinded, also known as a ricasso. The blank portion is many times used to stamp/etch the model name, maker's mark, etc.

In this case, what looks like a mini choil (unsharpened) is probably for aesthetic purposes only, as choking up on the blade would be difficult with the guards in place.

You're right, in this case there would be no benefit functionally. But no one really uses that portion of a knife anyways.

If you already knew this, then accept my apology. I wasn't trying to lecture anyone. Otherwise, I'm probably misunderstanding your question.

 

[Ravaillac]

Well actually I wasn't considering choil/ricasso here, my question was about benefits os "S shaped" edge over a simple "C shaped" edge.
No need to apologize anyway.

 

[TEFL0N_D0N_81]

In that case, you're right. A isn't much better than B.

Minor differences are looks, tiny amount of weight, and a curved edge that may have its slight benefits (the curve should slice better with a sawing motion).

 

[RussMo]

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