'Classic Drop Point' blade shape

[Ted]

I'm still looking for my medium sized folder, and sort of discovered that Spyderco doesn't really have a folder with the classic drop point blade shape.

(like for example this one from www.hillknives.com)

<IMG SRC="http://www.hillknives.com/Images/hill45.jpg">



(please correct me if I'm wrong)



I also read some polls on bladeforms and knifeart and most people find the drop point their prefered blade shape.



Wouldn't it be nice to have a medium size 2.75" <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> drop point folder?



Ted



edited for typo's.... <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>





Edited by - Ted on 8/21/2002 6:39:55 AM

[CalypsoKid]

Ain't no holes in the blades of those knives, how ya gonna pull 'me out quick?

Tim Wegner Jr. would satisfy your need for a Spyderco dropped-point blade about 2.75 but they are discontinued. I've got the Sr. model and it is wonderful but too big for my purposes. Nice to have though.

~C

[Ted]

CalypsoKid,
I know there are no holes in the Hill-Knives blade, but I was just using the picture as an example of the shape.

I'm thinking about the Wegner Jr. It's the closes to a droppoint shape indeed, but I read some 'bad' things about it (the lock wore out)...

[sc_rebel1957]

Ted check out the Wegner drop point, hard to beat. Also the Lil Tempreance comes with a per say drop point. (leaf) blade

[sam the man..]

well, there's the Moran Drop Point.. But it ain't a folder.. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Sam

have bone implant will travel..

[dialex]

I think that the Wayne Goddard jr. (C18) - discontinued <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> could be close to what you have in mind.

[Clay Kesting]

Ted,

As I think I mentioned in another post, the Vesuvius has a drop pojnt blade although it is a little larger than your needs and is hollow ground. However I must go against the trend here and disagree on the usefulness of the drop point style for EDC. I carried a drop point knife for some time (Wegner Jr.) but have since found that I much prefer a modified Wharncliffe blade like the Centofante Jr. or Calypso Jr. (both now discontinued <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>). A. G. Russell has developed a similar blade shape that he calls a <a href="http://www.agrussell.com/agrussell/feat ... l">General Purpose</a> blade. The finer point and straighter edge of these blades (particularly the Centofante) is much for useful for the tasks I use my knife for on a regular basis, such as peeling fruit, opening mail, cutting out clippings, removing splinters and cleaning up woodwork joints. I particularly like the Centofante because its blade is quite thin as well as flat ground so it cuts like a laser.

Just my AUS$0.02 which is actually only worth US$0.0108, so it probably wasn't worth reading anyway <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>.

Clay

Life's too short to waste on instant coffee.

[Sword and Shield]

I like the clip point for most things. Most traditional patterns have at least one clip blade, which is good for removing splinters and other backyard surgery.

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

[The Cool]

The Wayne Goodard is still available at knifecentre.com

[Big-Target]

The <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>Salsa would be good for skinning. And especially as a trout & bird knife!!!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

BIG-TARGET>>>>>"Whosoever delights in solitude, is either a wild beast or a god."-Francis Bacon

[cmassicotte]

Dang it Clay! Why did you put that warning about the cost of reading at the end of your post? Heck! I had already spent more than .02 USD worth of time by the time I got to your caution. <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Ted - I tend to agree with clay on choice of blade style for EDC, (and speaking theoretically here), unless you are going to use the blade for skinning.

Chuck

The journey is the best part of getting there

[mnblade]

I like the shape of the Goddard but found mine too darn big ... I traded it for an Endura and never regretted it. I don't own one, but I really like the utilitarian looks of the Pro Grip Lightweight.

[Clay Kesting]

Of course, I'd forgotten about the Pro-Grip, it has a very nice drop-point blade and is a lock back as well. Pity about the hollow grind. Then there's also the Trakkr and Impala on the way but they are a bit larger.

Clay

Life's too short to waste on instant coffee.

[glasshartt]

My other half absolutely loves his pro-grip. It is the only knife that stays in his pocket while horse-back riding. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Linda

<img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O> Integrity is being good even if no-one else is watching <img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O>

[Knife Knut]

I learned from Ed Fowler that you lose a lot of tip and belly in a drop point, compared to a straght spine.



Edited by - Knife Knut on 8/22/2002 9:04:36 PM

[Knife Knut]

D'OH!

Edited by - Knife Knut on 8/22/2002 9:03:24 PM

[chinook]

Not quite "classic"

Disguised as a responsible adult.

[Clay Kesting]

Very nice Chinook. One day I'd love to pick up a plain edge Almite version.

Clay

Life's too short to waste on instant coffee.

Edited by - Clay Kesting on 8/23/2002 1:08:35 AM

[Joe Talmadge]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>I learned from Ed Fowler that you lose a lot of tip and belly in a drop point, compared to a straght spine. <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2>

But with a straight spine, you lose a lot of control over the tip versus a drop point. Hence the drop-point's popularity for jobs where controlling the tip is important, like dressing out game.

Joe