I was kind of hoping you would include the pros and cons of each knife shape... Like, what's the real difference, other than aesthetics? Most of them seem pretty self explanatory, yet others are more 'weedy' as to the application differences.
Now that you know the name of each blade type, be proactive if you want to learn something else. Take the blade shape name and Google it for more information, you're not at a disadvantage because he didn't list everything you wanted to know, he imparted a lot of knowledge, take the boost and run with it.
Never said I was at a disadvantage, just stating that based on title of video, I was expecting something else. And as far as 'imparting a lot of knowledge'... I would disagree. to each there own though. Peace bro!
How about a blade shapes part 2 ?? What each shape can or can’t do well. I’ve never really got tantos, until I bought the recon 1 tanto. I love it. It just works well for me.
Got me a tanto fixed blade a few years ago, so I have a very robust tip, since I remember snapping off one or two tips in the past. I thought I buy preventive that time. German knife laws made me do it, to be frank. I didn't knew the law here says that's weapon character, since the blade shape is made for stabbing and does other tasks sub-optimal. At home it takes "abuse" quite well though. Well, it's a multitool! 😅👌
My grandfather used his spey bladed Case Knife to spey cats and casterate other unfortunate unsuspecting beasts on the tobacco farm, near Motueka in New Zooland, he'd push the poor cats head and upper body into his rubber gumboot and then operate with his appropriaely named spey blade, sweet as, no worries mate, not unless you were a well hung Tom cat anyway.
David C. Andersen: Thank you for ANOTHER great episode. I buy MOST of my knives from The Knife Center for 3 reasons: your efforts (#1), the great service and the great selection.
This is a great video idea, seen lots of people espousing inaccurate information about blade shapes as facts so it is good to see some clear and accurate information from someone as knowledgable as yourself.
Still a lot of inaccurate information when he's calling a coping blade a sheeps foot, and by calling a knife with a curved edge a sheeps foot. It seems the modern knife crowd rarely knows what a sheeps foot actually is, but that giant mouse or whatever is more of a very exaggerated drop point because the curved edge disqualifies it as being a sheeps foot. From the very beginning a sheeps foot blade has always had a straight edge, the modern knife crowd seems to only focus on the spine/tip forgetting that the edge must be straight.
Hey David, cuminatycha from London England. I have to say that your English pronunciation is impeccable. Many Americans (and I love 'em all) just do not know how to pronounce some English words, but you David are the exception. It's a pleasure listening to you... plus the fact that you know what you're talking about. Happy Holidays!
sheep foot knives originally were designed to trim sheep hooves as name indicates and its shaped like that so you dont stab the sheep foot and its to give it a straight cut (which also is favoured by whittlers too as "coping" knife)
@@dougbulldog9947 thats true and dave said that clippoint make a good edc knife for various tasks explains why the stockman pocket knife was the perfect combo for most cowboys out there
I just got one of those danglers for my condor headstrong and it made it so comfortable to carry. It is now my EDC thanks to that simple leather piece.
As someone who watches your videos but rarely comments I would like to thank you for this piece on blade shapes. It was very interesting and quite informative. 😎
Hey David thanks for featuring my question and a extra thank you for your great explanation. This really helped me understand blade shapes and opened my eyes to some future choices. Absolutely love the videos and always look forward to the next. Again thank you for taking the time on my questions and I’m sure I’ll have more soon
My most beautiful blade award goes to Trailing Point blades. So awesome and cool and beautiful. Second place for Tanto and in the third place the Wharncliff.
I love this topic, it has endless answers to endless questions. One country have at least 20 different shapes and styles to do 20++ types of work. Another country have 2 types of design to do it all. Professional slaughters may have 2 to 10 different shapes and points to a knife to make their job easier. Woodworkers have their own types of shapes and lenghts to make their work more precise and easier. There are a ton of professions that use a knife actively, including your local minion shop employee that restock the shelves with the food you eat everyday..Knives is something that everyone use and not everyone give any thought to.
Excellent presentation my friend!! I've learned so much and thank you for your extreme knife knowledge!!! Blade shapes are intended for specific task. I Love them all!! Take care my friends!!!
Great video - I can now appreciate the fine points of deviations / modifications from the classic blade shapes. Thanks. Speaking of different kinds of "weeds," how about some 'language weeds' :) In American English (at 1:34), primer (meaning a 'basic text' / 'first-level; instruction) would be pronounced "primmer" (like "skimmer") by stateside speakers. Brits would likely say primer like climber, whereas Americans tend to use that to mean a "first coat" of paint... Also, at 7:18: "Sheepsfoot and Wharncliffe are one of the only ones that *proscribe* a very specific edge profile..." Make that "prescribe" (as in dictate or require), whereas "proscribe" means "forbid" (just the opposite of 'requiring'.) Whew. Talk about going into the weeds. Really - very much enjoyed the video and got a lot out of it!
Great episode. I learned some new things for sure. One style that I noticed was not discussed was the seax. Not a big deal, but definitely a distinctive and historic style. Thank you for all that you do. Be well and be safe.
Man i always scoffed at danglers. But i also always complain when my carry digs into my side when i get in and out of trucks/equipment. Dangler may actually be my answer. Nice use case description David 👍🏻
Depending on what you are cutting and how you are cutting the thiness and precision of the blade geometry will be better at "splitting" the material being cut. For precise, shallow cutting (say, scalpel), the steel doesn't really matter as long as it can get relatively hard and is ground with precision at the very edge and the blade is sufficiently thin. You can see this effect with razors and with utility blades as well. You can even use an piece of aluminum soda can to cut very effectively, just not for very long, as the edge will deform/get damaged quicker than a properly heat-treated blade steel.
@@senoB Thank you for the info! I guess where the confusion comes is the whole thickness behind the edge thing. How come the pocket cleavers can cut at all? Why does my Mora knife cut cardboard better than my craft knife? I'm hoping David and the team know what I'm even trying to ask. Maybe just looking up the basics will be enough. Can you get Delica-like slicing on a less wide/tall blade like a CEO?
The taller the blade, the slower the thickness increases from the edge and the less resistance from passing through material. So pocket cleavers like Kizer Sheepdog cut very well, but are bad at delicate tasks requiring a acute point or blade tip. Craft blade vs Mora: Craft blade will have higher initial sharpness and cut better but will dull a lot faster. Mora has better steel but less than ideal geometry for long cuts though cardboard. Delica (see Cardboard Killers by DCA and Thomas) will be much better than both. Lastly, you would need to regrind the CRKT CEO to have a thinner blade stock to match the primary blade bevel angles of the Delica. The shorter the blade, the quicker it thickens as you move away from edge and the more it wedges through material and experiences resistance.
@@DullPoints there's a lot to blade and edge geometry, but a thinner blade will tend to have less drag than a thicker blade. A fully flat ground blade also can reduce friction, but also tends to have a thinner edge because of the gradual thinning of the the blade from spine to edge.. In some cases a knife that isn't very sharp can slice through materials effectively because once the edge bites in the blade geometry allows the knife to move through without much friction. But everything has some unique geometry that has uses in different tasks and materials. At my old job I had to cut through these super thick cardboard edge guards for pallets and I had a thicker knife that actually helped the material split rather than cut through them. Most tasks you'll do with a 3-4inch blade will go better with a thinner blade though.
love this video. I loved Blade HQ's video too but that felt like an intro class or the intro to the semester type video about this topic and you're like the end of year prep for finals so let's review everything in detail and answer any lingering questions type video.
I think you could get even more "weedy". I'd love to see a video recapping shapes and covering grinds. Using real production examples is an excellent idea. My question for DCA: how has the knife world changed in the last few years for supply/fulfillment? It seems like new offerings like Demko's were gone before they were available. Benchmade 940s, the ancient green guy, don't even seem to stay in stock. Is this how it's always been?
I’ll be back Tomorrow moring to rewatch again this when my sons not running around. Great information. Santa’s knife is spot on. YOU BUY THATS LEAVE IT ON TABLE AND TELL KIDS SANTA LEFT HIS KNIFE BEHIND. I’d believe that especially the way they knife looks. Then I’d pull out my deer antlers and show them it matches. Try it out. Thanks dca mr Tomas. Had me cracking up. Great questions and anwsers. Have a merry Christmas to all.
Really appreciate going through the blade shapes, as it's been a confusion for me as well. A follow up to that: what differences in performance/function is there between different straight-edged shapes? e.g. between a straight sheep's foot, wharncliffe, and cleaver (I'm especially confused about the use of cleavers). Also, when is a tanto better than a drop point?
The differences is in the tip strength and how fine a task you can do with a tip. Wharncliffe is the weakest tip, sheepsfoot is medium and cleavers should have the strongest tip. All that said there isn't much of a point (no pun intended) in carrying a pocket cleaver since you don't get any benefits of a cleaver nor a sheepsfoot. The tanto is superior to a drop point at two things, that is stabbing and cutting clamshell packaging. Still a good blade shape tho.
I checked in the weeds and found out the reverse tanto is actually a Spey blade and spyderco has leaf shaped blades, Just wanted to share that with you DCA! Keep the awesome videos coming.
Wait a minute. Frank friggin William Abagnale rolls up seeking your advice? Well it’s official, you sir are THE expert of industry and I’ll never take another UA-camrs knife advice over yours. You sir, are officially a legend if you didn’t yet realize it!
New big fan by the way. However, in my humble opinion. The difference between a sheep's foot and a worn cliff blade. Is the spine and or tip shape. Thank you for what you do. I have learned alot today.
Thanks so much for that thorough breakdown of tip types! 😃 It’s pretty funny, but I was going to ask about a straight-spines knife like in a Mora, and then you casually answered the question at the very last minute. 😂
DCA !!! Yur Da MAN !!! Great video on blade shapes … Next !!! Let’s do grinds ??? Then really get deep into the weeds on blade alloys & their practical applications ! Keep On, Keeping’ On !!!
I think Spyderco calls that shape a leaf. I'm almost positive that's what they call it. Several of their knives use that shape. My Paramilitary does. No matter what they call it, it is a very useful shape for a lot of tasks.
The pm2 does not use a leaf shape blade, it uses the clip point / straight spine style blade. The classic Spyderco leaf blade can be seen on knives like the Manix 2, the Sage and stuff like that.
Hey DCA! I'm debating on upgrading to a titanium pocket clip for a few of my knives, but I don't want to sacrifice ease of access. What is the best/worst style of pocket clip for single handed use in and out of the pocket for a variety of pants materials? Thanks!
Hi,this question is for both Mr Andersen and Seth, what would you like to see done, invented or happen in the knives industry that hasn't happened yet? It could be some new invention or design or some collaboration between companies or designers, whatever you wish would happen during your lives in the world of knives and metallurgy. Thanks for the great content and Merry Christmas to all.
Hi DCA, thank you for your explanation! I have a question for you. I have knives with an assortment of handle materials (G10, micarta, bone, etc.). A significant portion of my collection have wooden handles. What do measures do you recommend to maintain them? Some are stabilized. Thanks!
Hi David. 1. What blade shape is easier to sharpen by whetstone? 2. What blade material is less wasteful in terms of whetstone used in order to have sharpened? Hoping you still get this message!
Great video, as far as laser engraving for gifts I would suggest being cautious with steel type when engraving through coatings, with high carbon steels you may find it rusting where exposed, if it's your own knife or the receiving person knows how to properly care for non ss knives then they look great
Hey DCA! This has been a really great primer for beginners like me! Really appreciated! Reminds me of the rundown of lick styles that Seth did. Would you consider doing vids like this for other features of knives (different grinds, handle materials, etc)? Thank you!
Ive seen that Ontario Besra before and liked it but kind of kept it moving. Now that I see it again I'm going to grab one. That blade shapenis a great work/utility shape. And for the price I don't mind beating it up.
Hi DCA. I thank you so much for enlighted us with this serie. I have just bought a Cotton Sampler (for it's esthetic mostly) and I'll be happy to learn for what task it was designed and how it was used. Could you also give us some advice on modern use of such a blade shape ? Many thanks.
DCA Happy New Year (most likely) by the time you see this. My question for you is after spending 2021 collecting a significant number of new knives, my Spyderco sharpmaker doesn’t seem to cut it anymore since the blades are all 20cv or M390, S90v or S45vn and they all seem harder to sharp. So…what sharpening system should I switch to with the understanding that I’m willing to invest time and money to become proficient with it. Cheers!
Great stuff David. Thanks! Looking for four steak knives without serrations (I hate tearing the meat) that I can easily steel and keep sharp. Something under $200 would be great.
Hi DCA- Looking for a knife recommendation. I need a hard use folder with a tough but acute tip, comfortable handles and one hand opening and closing would be ideal. Also not looking to spend more than $150. Thanks!
A single-edged Deba knife is a knife specialized for dismantling fish. Normally, Japanese people don’t use Deba knives for any other purpose. and It would be difficult to sharpen it. For multi-purpose use, I recommend Santoku or Gyuto. The sharpening method is the same as for Western knives.
DCA those streak knives look cool, but how would you sharpen those little serrations. I would think those would dull over time after you cut a steak into a ceramic plate or any hard plate for that matter. Love all the content. My favorite video from any channel I follow is new knives. Thanks man.
Triangular sharpeners like the Spyderco Sharpmaker can handle most serrations. Me personally? I'd probably grind through them and make them a plain edge :D -DCA
I hope it not too late to ask! "Is The Moon Machine The Same Blade as A Clip-Point Knife?" I received a Wood Carving kit, 12 pieces in a set from maybe Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby. First, I try researching the names of every knife. Next, I learn about their functions, except, the internet does not identify the tool I am referring to. Then, I assume it must have a different name instead of Moon Machine. Last, I did ask another person for their suggestion, by calling this a Moon Cut Knife. Unfortunately I am still unsure. So I clicked on the video. Now I turn the spotlight over to you and pass the microphone.
I love your videos DCA! you are my very favorite UA-cam personality! My question is, Can you explain blade grinds (ie. what is a high flat grind)? Thank you in advance!
Personally I would say a clip point blade is a blade where a section is clipped out. Therefore a harpoon is not a clip point, because it ads on top. Just what I'm thinking
DCA, I’ve been looking for a foraging tool that can quickly cut bundles of plants of different kinds in large batches. This will be done legally in forest areas when gathering herbs, elder berries, etc. and other organic material. I was thinking that maybe the Cold Steel Voyager Vaquero XL Serrated would be a good option with it’s large recurve belly for gathering or scooping and serrated edge for cuting through material. Would this be a good option and would you recommend others?
@Frank William Abagnale - While the Americanized "Tanto" point has a great cool factor, it's a profoundly unsuited tip for most everyday activities whether in the city , on the farm, or camping in the outdoors. It's marketed as the toughest tip out there, and Lynn made a HUGE name for himself by stabbing steel doors and hoods with it (never been attacked by a hood, though.) However, it's the reinforcement that gives strength, not the shape. The SRK or better yet, the AK-47 Field Knife by CS is a MUCH better choice with no loss of strength. In fact, if you go with the CPM-3V SRK or the AK, you'll have a considerably stronger tip than either Tanto-type.
CLIP stands for Cut (C), Slice (LI), Puncture (P), C + LI + P = CLIP and speaks to the blade design's intended uses. A Sheeps Foot Blade is one from history that was traditionally used on ships to cut rope, which explains its design. Wharncliffe (named after the man who created it) was an adaptation to facilitate wood carving, having the straight edge of the coping blade and a fine tough point with the girth of a thick spine behind it to do fine detail carvings on tough wood. I read these historical facts in an old book or article many years ago. Shape and thickness play a role in the knife's intended use, so one shape is not necessarily better, but one blade compared to another may be a better choice for the task at hand.
Love your videos. Can you tell me why do so many knives have a sharpening choil that's big but way too small to fit a finger. Why not just make a sharpening choil no bigger than say a quarter inch diameter? This is especially annoying when it's a small blade that would benefit from a bit more cutting edge.
Hi DCA, thank you for your explanation! I have a question for you. I am a auto technician and use my pocket knives daily at work for everything from cutting open boxes to prying plastic panels. i am also lazy when it comes to knife maintenance lol. what blade steel or better yet budget knives (preferably under $150) would you recommend for hard use high edge retention. Thanks!
I’m interested in a folding modified/ mini cleaver ~3-4”. The kicker is I’m left handed and despise liner and frame lock blades. Axis locks are my favorite.
Hey DCA, question I’ve been wanting to know for awhile. Mostly for if your at work or bored at home, what would be some good fidget knives in your opinion?
I really need a good fixed blade for fishing next season, This past year i tried out and sog seal strike and a gerber prodigy, both had nice grips but the gerber surprisingly held up better. The knife must be fixed blade and have at least partial serrations. i need to be able to cut slippery stiff gills and strong braided line.
I was kind of hoping you would include the pros and cons of each knife shape... Like, what's the real difference, other than aesthetics? Most of them seem pretty self explanatory, yet others are more 'weedy' as to the application differences.
Yeah that's what I was looking for as well! Hopefully something to discuss in the future
Thanks for saving my time
@@5T3LTH You had nothing else to do you deplorable.
Now that you know the name of each blade type, be proactive if you want to learn something else. Take the blade shape name and Google it for more information, you're not at a disadvantage because he didn't list everything you wanted to know, he imparted a lot of knowledge, take the boost and run with it.
Never said I was at a disadvantage, just stating that based on title of video, I was expecting something else. And as far as 'imparting a lot of knowledge'... I would disagree. to each there own though. Peace bro!
How about a blade shapes part 2 ?? What each shape can or can’t do well. I’ve never really got tantos, until I bought the recon 1 tanto. I love it. It just works well for me.
great idea
🥺Yes please! Please make a part 2!
👉👈
Got me a tanto fixed blade a few years ago, so I have a very robust tip, since I remember snapping off one or two tips in the past. I thought I buy preventive that time. German knife laws made me do it, to be frank. I didn't knew the law here says that's weapon character, since the blade shape is made for stabbing and does other tasks sub-optimal.
At home it takes "abuse" quite well though. Well, it's a multitool! 😅👌
Drum I'll never stop beating: "reverse tanto" is a clever rebranding of the spey blade.
dude u are right! i hated calling it reverse tanto i like spey blade better
I'll March to that drum.
"Modified"
My grandfather used his spey bladed Case Knife to spey cats and casterate other unfortunate unsuspecting beasts on the tobacco farm, near Motueka in New Zooland, he'd push the poor cats head and upper body into his rubber gumboot and then operate with his appropriaely named spey blade, sweet as, no worries mate, not unless you were a well hung Tom cat anyway.
@@dougbulldog9947 thank you for sharing that cool story.
I genuinely look forward to this show every week.
best channel.
@@pugdad1248 can't forget ol' Nick either !
David C. Andersen: Thank you for ANOTHER great episode. I buy MOST of my knives from The Knife Center for 3 reasons: your efforts (#1), the great service and the great selection.
I'm in the same boat.
AK
This is a great video idea, seen lots of people espousing inaccurate information about blade shapes as facts so it is good to see some clear and accurate information from someone as knowledgable as yourself.
Still a lot of inaccurate information when he's calling a coping blade a sheeps foot, and by calling a knife with a curved edge a sheeps foot.
It seems the modern knife crowd rarely knows what a sheeps foot actually is, but that giant mouse or whatever is more of a very exaggerated drop point because the curved edge disqualifies it as being a sheeps foot.
From the very beginning a sheeps foot blade has always had a straight edge, the modern knife crowd seems to only focus on the spine/tip forgetting that the edge must be straight.
Hey David, cuminatycha from London England. I have to say that your English pronunciation is impeccable. Many Americans (and I love 'em all) just do not know how to pronounce some English words, but you David are the exception. It's a pleasure listening to you... plus the fact that you know what you're talking about. Happy Holidays!
Lol
Every single knife review video I've seen from this guy is EXCELLENT. Thank you for your service sir.
sheep foot knives originally were designed to trim sheep hooves as name indicates
and its shaped like that so you dont stab the sheep foot and its to give it a straight cut (which also is favoured by whittlers too as "coping" knife)
And spey blades were used for speying or casterating a variety of beasts
@@dougbulldog9947 thats true and dave said that clippoint make a good edc knife for various tasks
explains why the stockman pocket knife was the perfect combo for most cowboys out there
This was an outstanding episode! Tons of great information! NOW we need an episode on the different grinds and their best uses!!
I just got one of those danglers for my condor headstrong and it made it so comfortable to carry. It is now my EDC thanks to that simple leather piece.
As someone who watches your videos but rarely comments I would like to thank you for this piece on blade shapes. It was very interesting and quite informative. 😎
thank you, i found this channel some months back and have learned a lot and enjoy all the content. and just wanted to say thanks to you and seth
Hey David thanks for featuring my question and a extra thank you for your great explanation. This really helped me understand blade shapes and opened my eyes to some future choices. Absolutely love the videos and always look forward to the next. Again thank you for taking the time on my questions and I’m sure I’ll have more soon
My most beautiful blade award goes to Trailing Point blades. So awesome and cool and beautiful. Second place for Tanto and in the third place the Wharncliff.
I love this topic, it has endless answers to endless questions. One country have at least 20 different shapes and styles to do 20++ types of work. Another country have 2 types of design to do it all. Professional slaughters may have 2 to 10 different shapes and points to a knife to make their job easier. Woodworkers have their own types of shapes and lenghts to make their work more precise and easier. There are a ton of professions that use a knife actively, including your local minion shop employee that restock the shelves with the food you eat everyday..Knives is something that everyone use and not everyone give any thought to.
Excellent presentation my friend!! I've learned so much and thank you for your extreme knife knowledge!!! Blade shapes are intended for specific task. I Love them all!! Take care my friends!!!
Great video - I can now appreciate the fine points of deviations / modifications from the classic blade shapes. Thanks.
Speaking of different kinds of "weeds," how about some 'language weeds' :) In American English (at 1:34), primer (meaning a 'basic text' / 'first-level; instruction) would be pronounced "primmer" (like "skimmer") by stateside speakers. Brits would likely say primer like climber, whereas Americans tend to use that to mean a "first coat" of paint...
Also, at 7:18: "Sheepsfoot and Wharncliffe are one of the only ones that *proscribe* a very specific edge profile..." Make that "prescribe" (as in dictate or require), whereas "proscribe" means "forbid" (just the opposite of 'requiring'.)
Whew. Talk about going into the weeds. Really - very much enjoyed the video and got a lot out of it!
I absolutely LOVE your intro. It's seriously perfect
Great episode. I learned some new things for sure.
One style that I noticed was not discussed was the seax. Not a big deal, but definitely a distinctive and historic style.
Thank you for all that you do. Be well and be safe.
Man i always scoffed at danglers. But i also always complain when my carry digs into my side when i get in and out of trucks/equipment. Dangler may actually be my answer. Nice use case description David 👍🏻
Great video! May I request a video on blade geometry? I've heard the phrase 'geometry cuts' but is there more you can tell us about the details?
Depending on what you are cutting and how you are cutting the thiness and precision of the blade geometry will be better at "splitting" the material being cut. For precise, shallow cutting (say, scalpel), the steel doesn't really matter as long as it can get relatively hard and is ground with precision at the very edge and the blade is sufficiently thin. You can see this effect with razors and with utility blades as well. You can even use an piece of aluminum soda can to cut very effectively, just not for very long, as the edge will deform/get damaged quicker than a properly heat-treated blade steel.
@@senoB Thank you for the info! I guess where the confusion comes is the whole thickness behind the edge thing. How come the pocket cleavers can cut at all? Why does my Mora knife cut cardboard better than my craft knife? I'm hoping David and the team know what I'm even trying to ask. Maybe just looking up the basics will be enough.
Can you get Delica-like slicing on a less wide/tall blade like a CEO?
The taller the blade, the slower the thickness increases from the edge and the less resistance from passing through material. So pocket cleavers like Kizer Sheepdog cut very well, but are bad at delicate tasks requiring a acute point or blade tip.
Craft blade vs Mora: Craft blade will have higher initial sharpness and cut better but will dull a lot faster. Mora has better steel but less than ideal geometry for long cuts though cardboard. Delica (see Cardboard Killers by DCA and Thomas) will be much better than both.
Lastly, you would need to regrind the CRKT CEO to have a thinner blade stock to match the primary blade bevel angles of the Delica. The shorter the blade, the quicker it thickens as you move away from edge and the more it wedges through material and experiences resistance.
@@DullPoints there's a lot to blade and edge geometry, but a thinner blade will tend to have less drag than a thicker blade. A fully flat ground blade also can reduce friction, but also tends to have a thinner edge because of the gradual thinning of the the blade from spine to edge.. In some cases a knife that isn't very sharp can slice through materials effectively because once the edge bites in the blade geometry allows the knife to move through without much friction.
But everything has some unique geometry that has uses in different tasks and materials. At my old job I had to cut through these super thick cardboard edge guards for pallets and I had a thicker knife that actually helped the material split rather than cut through them.
Most tasks you'll do with a 3-4inch blade will go better with a thinner blade though.
love this video. I loved Blade HQ's video too but that felt like an intro class or the intro to the semester type video about this topic and you're like the end of year prep for finals so let's review everything in detail and answer any lingering questions type video.
I think you could get even more "weedy". I'd love to see a video recapping shapes and covering grinds. Using real production examples is an excellent idea.
My question for DCA: how has the knife world changed in the last few years for supply/fulfillment? It seems like new offerings like Demko's were gone before they were available. Benchmade 940s, the ancient green guy, don't even seem to stay in stock. Is this how it's always been?
I've carried a little clip point folder for years now. Does everything I need it to. Great little blade.
I’ll be back Tomorrow moring to rewatch again this when my sons not running around. Great information. Santa’s knife is spot on. YOU BUY THATS LEAVE IT ON TABLE AND TELL KIDS SANTA LEFT HIS KNIFE BEHIND. I’d believe that especially the way they knife looks. Then I’d pull out my deer antlers and show them it matches. Try it out. Thanks dca mr Tomas. Had me cracking up. Great questions and anwsers. Have a merry Christmas to all.
COOL STORY BRO
YEAHHH cool like a -38 degree day in the summer time. Have a good day.
Shout out to Daniel McCabe
Hey DCA, thx much, I learn quite a bit watching your various vids, this one was great
Really appreciate going through the blade shapes, as it's been a confusion for me as well. A follow up to that: what differences in performance/function is there between different straight-edged shapes? e.g. between a straight sheep's foot, wharncliffe, and cleaver (I'm especially confused about the use of cleavers). Also, when is a tanto better than a drop point?
The differences is in the tip strength and how fine a task you can do with a tip. Wharncliffe is the weakest tip, sheepsfoot is medium and cleavers should have the strongest tip. All that said there isn't much of a point (no pun intended) in carrying a pocket cleaver since you don't get any benefits of a cleaver nor a sheepsfoot. The tanto is superior to a drop point at two things, that is stabbing and cutting clamshell packaging. Still a good blade shape tho.
I checked in the weeds and found out the reverse tanto is actually a Spey blade and spyderco has leaf shaped blades, Just wanted to share that with you DCA! Keep the awesome videos coming.
Wait a minute. Frank friggin William Abagnale rolls up seeking your advice? Well it’s official, you sir are THE expert of industry and I’ll never take another UA-camrs knife advice over yours. You sir, are officially a legend if you didn’t yet realize it!
New big fan by the way. However, in my humble opinion. The difference between a sheep's foot and a worn cliff blade. Is the spine and or tip shape. Thank you for what you do. I have learned alot today.
Great explanation of blade shapes, very insightful.
Thanks so much for that thorough breakdown of tip types! 😃 It’s pretty funny, but I was going to ask about a straight-spines knife like in a Mora, and then you casually answered the question at the very last minute. 😂
I second Thomas, the Spydie-cliffe it is!
Great topic covering the blade categories. I knew we'd be seeing lots of weed graphics. I liked Thomas's suggestion of spydie-cliffe!
i was thinking spydie point
Excellent and very informative. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Excellent episode DCA and Thomas.
DCA !!!
Yur Da MAN !!!
Great video on blade shapes …
Next !!! Let’s do grinds ???
Then really get deep into the weeds on blade alloys & their practical applications !
Keep On, Keeping’ On !!!
Thanks David those steak knives are absolutely perfect.
Happy to help! -DCA
I think Spyderco calls that shape a leaf. I'm almost positive that's what they call it. Several of their knives use that shape. My Paramilitary does. No matter what they call it, it is a very useful shape for a lot of tasks.
The pm2 does not use a leaf shape blade, it uses the clip point / straight spine style blade. The classic Spyderco leaf blade can be seen on knives like the Manix 2, the Sage and stuff like that.
Hey DCA! I'm debating on upgrading to a titanium pocket clip for a few of my knives, but I don't want to sacrifice ease of access. What is the best/worst style of pocket clip for single handed use in and out of the pocket for a variety of pants materials? Thanks!
Love your guy's jokes in the videos! That reindeer knife is actually beautifully made, especially for the price!
Excellent explanation! Love it, although some shapes are very difficult to define properly. Happy New Year 2022!
Woo hoo!
I had my question answered!
Awesome!
Congrats, it’s fun to be selected!
Hi,this question is for both Mr Andersen and Seth, what would you like to see done, invented or happen in the knives industry that hasn't happened yet? It could be some new invention or design or some collaboration between companies or designers, whatever you wish would happen during your lives in the world of knives and metallurgy. Thanks for the great content and Merry Christmas to all.
Great video. I was hoping you would tell us for which tasks the different blades are best used.
Hi DCA, thank you for your explanation!
I have a question for you. I have knives with an assortment of handle materials (G10, micarta, bone, etc.). A significant portion of my collection have wooden handles. What do measures do you recommend to maintain them? Some are stabilized. Thanks!
Hi David.
1. What blade shape is easier to sharpen by whetstone?
2. What blade material is less wasteful in terms of whetstone used in order to have sharpened?
Hoping you still get this message!
Great video, as far as laser engraving for gifts I would suggest being cautious with steel type when engraving through coatings, with high carbon steels you may find it rusting where exposed, if it's your own knife or the receiving person knows how to properly care for non ss knives then they look great
Hey DCA! This has been a really great primer for beginners like me! Really appreciated! Reminds me of the rundown of lick styles that Seth did. Would you consider doing vids like this for other features of knives (different grinds, handle materials, etc)? Thank you!
Thank you David happy holidays
Very informative and amazing to me. I own heaps of knives!!! Love each and every one of them.
The Delica is a spiderfoot blade my brother! Modified! Lol
Maaan, quite an ejumakayshun in this here video. Thankee!
For a bladeshape I recommend leaf, as there are very interesting steel types for those XD
Ive seen that Ontario Besra before and liked it but kind of kept it moving. Now that I see it again I'm going to grab one. That blade shapenis a great work/utility shape. And for the price I don't mind beating it up.
Don't worry about venturing into the weeds DCA us knife nerds love the weeds! Keep em coming love this series!
Merry Christmas Knife Center🦉
Hi DCA. I thank you so much for enlighted us with this serie. I have just bought a Cotton Sampler (for it's esthetic mostly) and I'll be happy to learn for what task it was designed and how it was used. Could you also give us some advice on modern use of such a blade shape ? Many thanks.
OMG that opening animation is fantastic. :)
DCA Happy New Year (most likely) by the time you see this. My question for you is after spending 2021 collecting a significant number of new knives, my Spyderco sharpmaker doesn’t seem to cut it anymore since the blades are all 20cv or M390, S90v or S45vn and they all seem harder to sharp. So…what sharpening system should I switch to with the understanding that I’m willing to invest time and money to become proficient with it. Cheers!
I highly recommend the KME
Best show ever. Thanks.
That was a great episode!
Casströms dangler is great. Would like to see more makers of that simple product.
Thanks for making this video. Very helpful
Great stuff David. Thanks! Looking for four steak knives without serrations (I hate tearing the meat) that I can easily steel and keep sharp. Something under $200 would be great.
I love the Viper Sakura set. About 208 for the least expensive set of four - kcoti.com/3GTCUE4 -DCA
@@knifecenter Thanks!
Man that sante’ fe blade works Delica is a beauty!!
Excellent video! Very informative
Hi DCA- Looking for a knife recommendation. I need a hard use folder with a tough but acute tip, comfortable handles and one hand opening and closing would be ideal. Also not looking to spend more than $150. Thanks!
I very highly recommend the Kizer critical mini in 3v
A single-edged Deba knife is a knife specialized for dismantling fish. Normally, Japanese people don’t use Deba knives for any other purpose. and It would be difficult to sharpen it.
For multi-purpose use, I recommend Santoku or Gyuto.
The sharpening method is the same as for Western knives.
DCA those streak knives look cool, but how would you sharpen those little serrations. I would think those would dull over time after you cut a steak into a ceramic plate or any hard plate for that matter. Love all the content. My favorite video from any channel I follow is new knives. Thanks man.
Triangular sharpeners like the Spyderco Sharpmaker can handle most serrations. Me personally? I'd probably grind through them and make them a plain edge :D -DCA
I hope it not too late to ask!
"Is The Moon Machine The Same Blade as A Clip-Point Knife?"
I received a Wood Carving kit, 12 pieces in a set from maybe Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby.
First, I try researching the names of every knife.
Next, I learn about their functions, except, the internet does not identify the tool I am referring to.
Then, I assume it must have a different name instead of Moon Machine.
Last, I did ask another person for their suggestion, by calling this a Moon Cut Knife.
Unfortunately I am still unsure. So I clicked on the video. Now I turn the spotlight over to you and pass the microphone.
Mr Andersen, what is your personal nessmuk trio? What blade types should we try before settling on a trio of our own? What would you start with?
Good stuff. Now what benefits or tasks are best used for each design. Why were they designed that way. Thanks
Lol who ever animated that intro is brilliant. It was even funnier because I had the video accidentally on double speed😂
I love your videos DCA! you are my very favorite UA-cam personality! My question is, Can you explain blade grinds (ie. what is a high flat grind)? Thank you in advance!
Personally I would say a clip point blade is a blade where a section is clipped out. Therefore a harpoon is not a clip point, because it ads on top. Just what I'm thinking
Another great show guys!
19:20 why wouldn’t that be considered a reverse tanto? When flipped upside down, that looks exactly like a tanto
DCA, I’ve been looking for a foraging tool that can quickly cut bundles of plants of different kinds in large batches. This will be done legally in forest areas when gathering herbs, elder berries, etc. and other organic material. I was thinking that maybe the Cold Steel Voyager Vaquero XL Serrated would be a good option with it’s large recurve belly for gathering or scooping and serrated edge for cuting through material. Would this be a good option and would you recommend others?
Did I miss it, or did he do a blade shape discussion without mentioning a nesmuck?
Thank you for explaining blade shapes.
@Frank William Abagnale - While the Americanized "Tanto" point has a great cool factor, it's a profoundly unsuited tip for most everyday activities whether in the city , on the farm, or camping in the outdoors. It's marketed as the toughest tip out there, and Lynn made a HUGE name for himself by stabbing steel doors and hoods with it (never been attacked by a hood, though.) However, it's the reinforcement that gives strength, not the shape. The SRK or better yet, the AK-47 Field Knife by CS is a MUCH better choice with no loss of strength. In fact, if you go with the CPM-3V SRK or the AK, you'll have a considerably stronger tip than either Tanto-type.
Great question Jeremy Fox!
CLIP stands for Cut (C), Slice (LI), Puncture (P), C + LI + P = CLIP and speaks to the blade design's intended uses. A Sheeps Foot Blade is one from history that was traditionally used on ships to cut rope, which explains its design. Wharncliffe (named after the man who created it) was an adaptation to facilitate wood carving, having the straight edge of the coping blade and a fine tough point with the girth of a thick spine behind it to do fine detail carvings on tough wood. I read these historical facts in an old book or article many years ago. Shape and thickness play a role in the knife's intended use, so one shape is not necessarily better, but one blade compared to another may be a better choice for the task at hand.
Cool story bro
Lol no. Clip means it's clipped off.
Great video with just one exception. Santa is obviously Canadian.
You've got my dream job. I'd give anything to be able to review knives for a living.
Harpoon tip is fire 🔥🔥
Waiting patiently for the description of the recurved modified reverse drop sheepcliffe blade shape.
It's called a Kukri !
that sounds like a dive with a high degree of difficulty
Love your videos. Can you tell me why do so many knives have a sharpening choil that's big but way too small to fit a finger. Why not just make a sharpening choil no bigger than say a quarter inch diameter? This is especially annoying when it's a small blade that would benefit from a bit more cutting edge.
Hi DCA, thank you for your explanation!
I have a question for you. I am a auto technician and use my pocket knives daily at work for everything from cutting open boxes to prying plastic panels. i am also lazy when it comes to knife maintenance lol. what blade steel or better yet budget knives (preferably under $150) would you recommend for hard use high edge retention. Thanks!
Look up the Kizer critical in 3v or the Sheepdog in 4v would by my honest recommendation
I’m interested in a folding modified/ mini cleaver ~3-4”. The kicker is I’m left handed and despise liner and frame lock blades. Axis locks are my favorite.
What would you recommend for chopping large chunks of frozen chicken and fish into smaller pieces to use for crab bait?
Thanks this is exactly what I wanted. 👍👍
i would say the best example of an Original Japanese Tanto is the new CIVIV Trezoula fixedblade! That is a really traditional Japanese tanto!
Hey DCA, question I’ve been wanting to know for awhile. Mostly for if your at work or bored at home, what would be some good fidget knives in your opinion?
I really need a good fixed blade for fishing next season, This past year i tried out and sog seal strike and a gerber prodigy, both had nice grips but the gerber surprisingly held up better. The knife must be fixed blade and have at least partial serrations. i need to be able to cut slippery stiff gills and strong braided line.
Check out the Morakniv Floating knife - super light carry, float if you drop em in water, and good tough stainless steel.
@@MitchBollig not big enough, and no serrations. i need at least a 6 inch blade, a little more would be better. we catch 60lb fish from shore
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. More please.
Almost all my pocket knives are Western Tanto, working with floor tile, that chisel style point sure comes in handy.
Well done David C. Anderson!!