Spear Point - Best Utility?

Technically they all look like "Spear Points" to me esp. the bottom 3 which fit the traditional "Spear Point" mould - the top 2 are getting close to what I would call "daggers" some may even say "stilletos" although I don't use that term as the original "stilletos" are far removed from what are commonly called "stilletos" these days.

Nice Collection.
 
I would have to agree with UnknownVT and the quote listed. When I make a spearpoint on one of my knives the point is usually in the center line or very slightly above. I use 1 1/2 inch wide by 3/16 inch thick stock which still allows plenty of belly along the cutting edge for skinning and field dressing. When you use my spearpoint to field dress if you insert the blade in the opening where you are going to open the animal up and raise the tip up on a slight angle you can cut along the belly of the animal just like a guthook. I've field tested this method and it works well. I think the advantage in a spearpoint is in the width of the blade. If the blade is narrow it will come more to a needle point. Wider is better when it comes to a spearpoint.
 
I'd call the blades on the SAK's as spear points and quite useful too, but as of late, I've found this knife blade to be very precise when using the point!
It's a special run of the Ken Onion designed Leek's, this one is a Random Leek, for those not knowing, a Leek is a type of onion, not a late night call by nature...;)

The slight curve upwards and the strong needle type point makes this one a winning combo, very nice and the S30v blade, takes an incredible edge as well !

G2

(but then again, I am a selfconfessed wharncliffaholic ;) )
 
That Random Leek is one knife I want to put on my shopping list. I have been using one of S&W's elcheapo Modified Tantos (reprofiled) for my precise leather cutting - the shape is reminiscent of the old "boot" knife. It is also very similar to the Lambsfoot out of Sheffield - Joseph Rodgers still make them I understand.
 
I am about the least qualified to speak on this, but I want to comment on an earlier post. Someone mentioned that the drop point is less attractive than the spear point. I disagree. In fact, I think the drop point is one of the most attractive blade designs going. I think it is the unique look, coupled with the great utility that I like.

The pictures of the M2 on the previous page are wonderful. That knife really gets me going. The Ritter Griptilian is in my future as it has a very similar blade shape, but 1/4 the cost...
 
I like the spear-point okay if it's not too wide near the tip. It's difficult to cut small holes in something with a wide spear-point. And it can be difficult to get the tip in to a very small space.

Overall I prefer a clip-point or a drop-point.

Allen.
 
Jdee,
For a utility knife I prefer a blade design with more tip than the spear point design usually has. With that said I have been carrying a SAK soldier or farmer for the last several years with good results.
I built myself a drop point hunter/utility knife last year and was using it as an utility knife. It was my model TK-3 drop point. After carrying it for several weeks I decided that I could use more point on a utility knife and designed the same knife with a clip point blade. I found that the clip point blade was much more useful as a utility knife. I have also used the modified warncliff design (slightly more belly) with good results.

Tom
 
Patrick your pics are so awesome! As far as point edge is concerned I like spearpoints, but my favorite is the clip point.
 
Spear point is my favorite blade style for EDC. For hunting I like a little more belly in the blade, but for every day use, I don't think the spear point can be beat. Not the technical, sharpened on both sides spear point, but the style that I think most of us are talking about. Like this:

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I love this knife, it has been my EDC for a while now, and I don't think that will change any time soon.
 
I think the thin, flatground, spearpoint like that of the SAK is an unbeatable everyday knife. It also is a very non-threatening blade shape largely because it is so common. The spearpoin/drop point along with the wharncliffe are my favorites. The only exception are Spyderco like Dragonflys and Calypsos which are wharncliffe like but not quite wharncliffes. :cool:
 
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