What is the most versatile blade shape?

I think that the spear point, especially when flat ground like it is on a SAK is the most versatile blade shape. It puntures well, it has some belly, it sharpens easily, and it makes for a great slicer. SOunds perfect to me.
 
Hey Dennis. I have to say drop point is the best all around utility point. For my own personal use I prefer the wharncliffe.

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I think that I'm going to have to agree with Anthony on this one and say "spearpoint". And you know what? I'm even gonna' use his reasons too.
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Now, if your asking what my favorite point style is then I would have to say a "clippoint" almost always turns my head.

Go figure, huh?!?
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That's funny, I think of SAK's as having more of a drop point shape than a spear point. I guess I always think of spear points as the spine ground (though not necessarily sharp). For example, the CRKT Mirage seems like a spear point (not the wharncliffe blade, but that should be obvious). Or the BM Ares.
 
I don't know about anyone else, but I think the Drop point or possibly the Clip point are the most versatile. They are my favorites. The reverse tanto on the BM 940 series is growing on me as well.
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It can be hard to define, because of the number of variations of each blade style, but I'd vote for the drop point as the most generally versatile (in it's various incarnations).

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Chalk up another vote for the drop. The spear comes in on a close second on my list.

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All tip types have thier points.

Tanto provides strength.
Clip point provides ease of use.

My favorite tip style is the one on my Spyderco Cricket. I have ground the tip a little straighter, not liking the immense curve on mine. I only did the last 2-3mm of it.

it punches holes well, and slits tape like nothing.


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I like the clip point. You have a nice point for detail work, and you can still have some belly for slicing. And I like the way they look, too.
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I like the clip-point as found on my REKAT Pioneer II:
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[This message has been edited by glockman99 (edited 06-17-2001).]
 
I think the clip point is more versatile than the drop or spear. It may not have the tip strength but it's got a better point for penetration and fine work. Go dig a splinter with a SAK spearpoint and you'll see what I mean.

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Personally, I like wharncliffe and hawkbill blades. I really like the needle sharp tip of a good wharncliffe and the controlled cut of a hawkbill.
Matt
 
I agree on all points with Coonskinner. Though, I have to say that I prefer the less extreme clips like the one on the Sebenza Classic, as opposed to the upswept "clips" on some "bowie" profiles.
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What is the most versatile blade shape?

Well, I'd have to vote for the recurve shape with a modified drop/clip point. I've been playing around with that shape/style for a few months now and it has all kinds of advantages over any of the other styles I've used.

The deep recurve allows you to cut both on the push and pull stroke and gives you more control without having to vary the angle of the blade. Also, the modified drop/clip point allows you to flip the blade over and use it as an efficient skinning/gutting knife for hunting. Increasing the angle of the blade with the deep recurve allows you to use a larger blade like a camp knife or even a bowie size blade efficiently for most tasks.
 
Another vote foe the dropped point, I also like sax blades

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The most versatile blade shape.

If the question was about the
most versatile steel I know
the answers wouldn't be so definitive.
My lack of experience finds this
seeming contradiction mildly amusing.

I recently purchased a Wharncliffe
because I have no idea of it's
intended purpose as blade shape
and so am putting it to the test.
With more experience I will possibly
have a more insightful definitive
answer.
 
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