Common folding knife blade types

Each knife has a different blade shape, and it is not difficult to tell the function of the knife from the blade shape. After years of development, blade shapes have evolved into a variety of shapes. Today, we will only discuss the common basic blade shapes. Moreover, nowadays, many manufacturers are more concerned about how to make their products simpler and more beautiful when designing, rather than sticking to traditional blade shapes.

The blade tip is mainly flat or round, suitable for chopping and cutting. This type of blade tip is simple and practical, can withstand greater impact, and is suitable for use in outdoor survival or camping environments.

Knives in this category tend to have wider blades and are ideal for cutting ingredients outdoors.

·Clip Point

The blade back extends downward and is curved two-thirds of the way down the blade, which makes the tip of the blade stronger while providing good cutting performance.

The tip of the knife is relatively sharp, suitable for delicate cutting and piercing. It is suitable for tasks that require precise piercing, such as fish filleting or wilderness first aid.

If the tip of the knife is not removed, it will become another knife shape – straight back. The tip and the back of the knife are on the same axis, and this structural design has good overall strength.

·Drop Point

The blade back extends downward and is curved two-thirds of the way down the blade, which makes the tip of the blade stronger while providing good cutting performance.

Provides a solid tip, suitable for cutting, dissecting and doing delicate work. As the tip is relatively solid and not easy to break, it is widely used in hunting, camping and general outdoor activities.

·Convex Grind

The blade is curved, with a thicker back and a sharper edge.

This blade is very durable and is suitable for chopping and other tasks that require high durability. It cuts very well but may not be as easy to sharpen as a flat blade.

·Japanese Tanto Point

The tip of the knife is usually at a right angle, and the angle between the blade and the back of the knife is sharp.

The tip of the knife is very hard, suitable for prying, cutting hard objects and piercing solid surfaces. Commonly used in tactical knives and heavy-duty folding knives, it can effectively cope with difficult outdoor environments.

·American Tanto Point

The American T-head is also called the geometric head. As shown in the figure below, it has clear edges and corners. It is the product of the gradual refinement of the Japanese T-head. The biggest difference from the Japanese T-head is that it has two blades, which slowly rise towards the tip of the blade to form a sharp tip with powerful splitting performance.

·Serrated Edge

The blade has a serrated design.

Suitable for cutting hard, fibrous objects such as ropes, fabrics, etc. The serrated edge provides better grip and performs well in wet or harsh environments.

·sheepsfoot blade

The tip of the sheep’s hoof knife is located at the bottom of the blade. The blade curves smoothly and falls to the front end. There is no sharp blade surface at the front end of the blade. This type of knife is a typical water sports knife. During water activities, the boat may shake violently without warning. At this time, if the tip of the knife in your hand is not designed in this way, it is very easy to hurt yourself or others. It is also one of the best knife tips for killing fish when fishing in streams. Because of its high safety, it is also used in rescue knives. In the event of a car accident, you don’t have to worry about hurting yourself or the rescued person by cutting the seat belt.

It is also a typical knife for water sports. Even if the boat is shaking violently, it is not easy to hurt people. It is also a good tool for killing fish in stream fishing and suitable for rescue, such as cutting seat belts in car accidents, without worrying about hurting the rescued person.

·Spear Point

The blade is symmetrical on both sides, V-shaped, and has a sharp tip.

Good for precise cutting and piercing, especially when bidirectional operation is required. Commonly found in tactical knives and some utility folding knives.

This time, I only share some common blade shapes. In fact, today, the blade shape of knives is no longer limited to a single blade shape, but a combination of two or more blade shapes. There are more choices for different people’s aesthetics. This is the end of this sharing. If you have anything you want to know, you can leave me a message in the background~