Sheepsfoot for EDC????

Why not - when I carry a Old Timer Stockman I find I use the sheepsfoot more than the other blades. Carrying a reverse tanto at the moment - similar- or if you want a bit more point - a wharncliffe.
 
As an only carry blade, I say nay for the true sheepsfoot pattern blade. Not enough of a point for piercing packaging, etc but I do think that it's a great blade to have in a stockman. My fav blade pattern is the modified drop point on the 550 Griptilian and the C15GPS Spyderco Terzuola.
 
I've carried a mini Rescue with a Ladybug II for a while as my EDC's and they did well. The Spyderco's have the extra advantage of having a slight tip for piercing which adds alot to the design. I miss the tip with my Camillus congress and it detracts alot from the usefullness of the blade.
Matt
 
NAY I carried one of the rescues around for a while and even though I realy loved that knife just couldn't get over not having a point...Keep seach bud you'll find "THE KNIFE" one day...Or not! :rolleyes:
 
Originally posted by bmstrong
Quick poll:

Yay! or Nay! for Sheepsfoot as an EDC blade?

Thanks,

Brian
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I like the modified Wharncliffe like my Mini Griptilian, and I also like my Myerchin rigger knife, which is kinda sheepsfoot.

I'm not totally clear on the difference between the two, but I have nothing against those for EDC.

---Jeffrey
 
I'm not totally clear on the difference between the two, but I have nothing against those for EDC.
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Hey Jeffrey,
A wharncliff has a straight edge with a decent point. A sheepsfoot has belly, and a point that is really broad so it does not peirce well.




I say NAY by itself, but on a Stockman slipjoint it works well with backup blades!
-Kevin
 
Nay on the sheeps foot. Although a wharncliff which has a slight point I's say Yeah to. Had a wharncliff blade on a slipjoint and it is a great utility type blade.
 
I have a Kershaw Blue Mountain which has a clip and a sheepsfoot but they are not comfortable to use, the closed blade bites your hand funny in a normal grip. the back of the blade prevents a secure grip on the knife. and I havent found that many edc uses for a sheepsfoot. BUT I carry a kershaw mini task and it has a wharnecliff blade and the more pointed tip is a much better choice for edc IMO;) ;)
 
As you guys have pointed out. The true sheepsfoot has a squarer front end than a wharncliffe, which would penetrate better. I find the sheepsfoot to be somewhat specialised (not sure for what). Many will find themselves drawn to paticular blade shapes and applications depending on their training (or lack of). Eg.- I find many Filipino-martial arts trained fellas like, not the true sheepsfoot but the modified wharncliffe - like a reverse tanto with a lot of point. Eg.- the Mike Snody Ronin neck knife. Jason.
 
YES!!!

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Kevin

Since when does a sheepsfoot have belly - the pics tell the story - are you thinking about the spey.
 
I nearly always carry a Spyderco Rescue Jr or Ladybug II. I don't carry these knives as my only EDC, but as a supplement to another knife or multitool. I find that the combination of serrations, sheepsfoot blade, and straight edge (no belly) is very useful for some things. The serrations let me cut through things like hard plastic that would be difficult or impossible with a plain edge. Because I'm cutting with a sawing motion, the sheepsfoot blade keeps me from damaging other stuff around what I'm cutting. And the straight edge makes the sawing more efficient. Great when paired up with a spear point or clip point blade.
 
I'm another ANSO knife lover. After drooling over his Personal Sheepsfoot model for years, I finally got up the nerve to place an order. But I changed my mind at the last minute and ordered up one of Jen's Hybrid models instead. I wanted the beauty of his sheepsfoot, but with just a little point. I'm very pleased with the decision.

In all honesty, I could probably live with carrying a sheepsfoot, coupled with a small clip point or wharncliffe blade slipjoint. A sturdy sheepsfoot would handle 95% of my cutting tasks.

I will make a big plug for Jens ANSO knives here. He’s a super-nice guy and makes a sensational knife. Best of all, his knives actual cut better than most of the American made knives I’ve used. It must be that northern European influence or something. My Hybrid is very sturdy, but with a wonderfully deep hollow grind. The knife is a scalpel. Jens is also a superb sheath maker, both in leather and kydex. If he were to quit making knives right now, he could easily become famous just for his sheaths.

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