{"id":73,"date":"2023-03-08T21:51:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T21:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=73"},"modified":"2023-03-08T21:51:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T21:51:05","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-knife-blade-types-for-edc-self-defense-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=73","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Knife Blade Types for EDC, Self-Defense, and more!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aside from being very useful kitchen tools, knives are also handy outdoors. They\u2019re great for hunting, EDC, and self-defense<\/a> tools, especially for close combat<\/a>. But, there are so many blade types it\u2019s hard to know which to go with. So, we\u2019re breaking down the pros and cons of the popular knife blade types to help you decide on your next blade.<\/p>\n

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Knife Blade Types<\/h2>\n

Normal Blade\/Straight Back Blade<\/h3>\n

A normal blade or straight back blade has a curved edge and a dull, flat spine. This kind of knife is great for chopping or slicing because you can apply pressure to the spine for more leverage.<\/p>\n

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Drop-Point Blade<\/h3>\n

A drop-point knife is usually used for hunting. A drop-point blade<\/a> slopes on the spine from the handle to the tip with the curve on the top in a convex style. The spine is also stronger and thicker to continue forward to the tip of the blade. This way the point is also aligned with the center axis of the knife, eliminating any pitch momentum when stabbing.<\/p>\n

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This is a good all-purpose shape that excels at stabbing and can still cut and skin well also.<\/p>\n

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Clip-Point Blade<\/h3>\n

A clip-point blade has its front part \u201cclipped\u201d off. The clipped part can be straight or concave. A clip-point blade can usually be found on knives used for tasks that require precision but not on tactical knives.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Needle-Point Blade<\/h3>\n

A needle-point blade or a dagger blade has a weak point that can break on tough targets and has no cutting edge for slicing. It has an extremely thin and sharp point that pierces soft targets effectively.<\/p>\n

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Spear-Point Blade<\/h3>\n

A spear-point blade is almost similar to a needle-point blade but with a more defined and sharper edge that\u2019s great for slicing. Both edges of the blade are symmetrical and can both be sharpened. Spear-point blades<\/a> are often found on throwing knives.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tanto Blade<\/h3>\n

The tanto blade is designed based on the sword used by samurais during Japan\u2019s feudal period. The word \u201ctanto\u201d is a Japanese sword that means \u201cshort sword.\u201d A tanto blade has a flat grind and a sharp, reinforced point, resulting in excellent penetrating power. These features make the tanto good for stabbing and therefore effective in combat.<\/p>\n

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