What blade design really scratches your itches?

I have a collection of custom hunting knives, all with drop points.

For knives that I carry and use, I find that I use the point a lot so I prefer something with a keen point. My Benchmade 913 became my favorite. Then I got hooked on Spyderco so I have quite a few PM2 and Manix 2.

I used to dislike clip points on fixed blades, maybe because I thought the standard Buck fixed blade looked old fashioned. Now that I've discovered that I have a use for keen points I have an appreciation for clip points.

I don't like serrations. I decided that there weren't enough on a combo edge to be worthwhile, and I've tried them enough to see that they don't do much for me. Also I don't like recurves, partly because the look bothers me and partly because I like to sharpen with flat stones.
 
Lee D said:
No tantos, no serrations, no chisel grinds…otherwise I can appreciate almost anything.

While I don’t get a lot of use out of them, big “Bowie” blades (what most think of when someone says Bowie) always put a smile on my face. I know there’s better out there, but my W-49 is so darn cool.
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Me too. And I would add what Bob said: No coatings.

A Bowie knife — even a small, simple one — is just a beautiful thing. :)
 
I really like clip and drop points the most, you could split the difference with a flat clip point. Wharncliffe and spear are high up there as well.
 
Bob Denman said:
I'm not a fan of Tantos,, Whamcliffes, or serrations...
But I've been known to make exceptions...
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Is that the mini Skirmish? I have a full sized one that I bought in like 2002. Cutlery Shoppe limited edition raw titanium version. I'd post a pic, but don't seem to be able to do so as I usually do it on other sites. This site seems to want us all to use a hosting service, which I refuse to do.

Recently picked up one of these from a friend's tactical store. I'd never heard of Buck N Bear before. I like the blade shape. https://bnbknives.com/edc-diesel.html
 
Yup! It came off of E-Bay with some damage that needed to be addressed...
WValtakis made things right, and even "prettied it up" a bit for me.
 
Mister Coffee said:
Me too. And I would add what Bob said: No coatings.

A Bowie knife — even a small, simple one — is just a beautiful thing. :)
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The only problem is that they call just about anything a 'Bowie' knife nowadays. IMHO, if it doesn't have a well defined swedged or double edged clip point, then it is not a Bowie knife.
 
Two main types:

For folders (lighter, urban use) I like a high hollow grind, drop point, with a crowned spine, 3 mm or less stock, length 4" or less.

In fixed blades (robust outdoor use) I like a full or very high convex with a 90 degree spine, 4 mm or less stock, 6" or less for length.

I also like convex for my big choppers.

Many super steels are readily available in leaf shaped FFG thanks to Spyderco, so I have a lot of those too. It's an acceptable compromise between HHG and FCG.
 
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