Which Blade Tip Style Do You Prefer?

Which Tip Type?

  • Clip Point

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  • Drop Point

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  • Spear Point

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  • Up-Swept

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  • Tanto

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  • Other

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I don't really have a very strong preference, but I'll take a clip point over a drop-point when I can get them.

I tend to get clip point tips sharper for some reason; I guess there's just less belly right at the tip.
 
i was the dork that said tanto. but i started thinking and thats just my tac folders i like my drop way more for outdoors use
 
reverse tanto blade. Benchmade 940bk. i own that one... beautiful knife. pink/purple Ti liner.
 
Bielio said:
reverse tanto blade. Benchmade 940bk. i own that one... beautiful knife. pink/purple Ti liner.
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D@mn it...I really should wait till Alayna is not driving me nuts to post polls.

It is tempting to lock this one as unfair and start over adding the straight spine, reverse tanto, and Wharncliffe which I can't believe I missed having one laying here on the desk
 
G'day Brian

mistwalker said:
If you were to choose one blade type for your best all around use in the field what is your preferred tip type, and why?
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I choose "other", as I didn't think this fit any of the descriptions :D

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Why?

Because I have found it to be a very versatile knife and the most comfortable I have used to date in extended use :thumbup::thumbup:.

It is the single best knife I have used for opening & skinning game, and it does a pretty mean job at wood working (including drilling) :thumbup:

Even though I have used a lot of other knives that are exceptional, I still keep comming back to this one :D



Kind regards
Mick
 
SouthernCross said:
I choose "other", as I didn't think this fit any of the descriptions :D

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Why?Kind regards
Mick
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I think this would fall into the category of a straight spine? I often wonder when a drop point becomes a spear point, but either of those would be my preference; however, a slight clip point works for me as well. I guess there could be some differentiation on clip points as well. I'm not sure what would be considered "traditional", but I often think of bowie knives or even the little Aviator Survival Knife. I also have a few straight clip points which are what I prefer (think of Martin Knive's BT model).

ROCK6
 
You forgot sheepsfoot and wharncliffe with a small amount of belly up to the point. I prefer either of these in a smaller knife, 4" blade and under. Spearpoint or straight clip point for big blades.
Scott
 
Weakly dropped point is my favorite so far but to be honest I've got very little experience in other types of
blade point patterns.
Strongly dropped one is not very good at wood carving choirs if not impossible for me, that I prefer weak one.
Slight drop makes it easy to process foods, especially dressing.
As mentioned previously, drop makes stronger point, which is also preferable for me.
 
It's a drop point for me. Simple, strong, and looks good, what more can you ask for!
 
ROCK6 said:
I think this would fall into the category of a straight spine? I often wonder when a drop point becomes a spear point, but either of those would be my preference; however, a slight clip point works for me as well. I guess there could be some differentiation on clip points as well. I'm not sure what would be considered "traditional", but I often think of bowie knives or even the little Aviator Survival Knife. I also have a few straight clip points which are what I prefer (think of Martin Knive's BT model).

ROCK6
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A drop point becomes a spear point when the point is centered exactly along the axis of the handle, and the drop mirrors the belly of the edge. I think a drop point becomes a clip point when there is no curvature to the drop-IE a straight cut from the spine to the tip, and then inward from there.

At least that's how I define it...
 
The up-swept and tanto I don't like. The rest I like if done properly. As far as clip points, my favorite would have to be the Swamp Rat M6. Top one. Otherwise I just like a good point on my knife.

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AA Forge said:
It's a drop point for me. Simple, strong, and looks good, what more can you ask for!
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What he said.

Although it really does depend on what I am using the knife for. The only kind I am against is tantos. Certain points are better for certain things.
 
Gossman Knives said:
You forgot sheepsfoot and wharncliffe with a small amount of belly up to the point. I prefer either of these in a smaller knife, 4" blade and under.
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my sentiments too when it comes to smaller knife blades. For larger a slight drop or spear point are good. don't really like clips points on larger knives as the back swedge isn't real good for batoning or other tasks IMO.
 
Oh, Lord. I'm not sure some of you guys know what a clip-point blade is. Here's a classic example:

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Since you're supposed to be hitting the spine as close to the ricasso as possible, I can't see why a clip-point wouldn't work for batonning. In fact, I'll bet money the Ka-Bar USMC pictured has been batonned many times by many people.
 
No offense intended (seriously), but can I ask you a question? What in the heck were you thinking?
 
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