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.

@slywolfe

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's what I was looking for as well! Hopefully something to discuss in the future

@5T3LTH

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saving my time

@fredsanford336

Жыл бұрын

@@5T3LTH You had nothing else to do you deplorable.

@hiya2112

Жыл бұрын

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.

@MrJahvah

Жыл бұрын

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.

@rickrobinson8417

2 жыл бұрын

great idea

@Leftyotism

Жыл бұрын

🥺Yes please! Please make a part 2! 👉👈

@Leftyotism

Жыл бұрын

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! 😅👌

I genuinely look forward to this show every week.

@mattadler4710

2 жыл бұрын

best channel.

@slywolfe

2 жыл бұрын

@@pugdad1248 can't forget ol' Nick either !

Drum I'll never stop beating: "reverse tanto" is a clever rebranding of the spey blade.

@TylerHaley

2 жыл бұрын

dude u are right! i hated calling it reverse tanto i like spey blade better

@jjrossitee

2 жыл бұрын

I'll March to that drum.

@7ali7

2 жыл бұрын

"Modified"

@dougbulldog9947

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jjrossitee

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougbulldog9947 thank you for sharing that cool story.

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.

@anthonyknapp6219

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TylerSnyder305

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

And spey blades were used for speying or casterating a variety of beasts

@mohamedshwesh221

2 жыл бұрын

@@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 second Thomas, the Spydie-cliffe it is!

Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. More please.

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.

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!

@mann_idonotreadreplies

Жыл бұрын

Lol

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

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

This was an outstanding episode! Tons of great information! NOW we need an episode on the different grinds and their best uses!!

Every single knife review video I've seen from this guy is EXCELLENT. Thank you for your service sir.

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. 😎

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 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.

Excellent and very informative. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Lol who ever animated that intro is brilliant. It was even funnier because I had the video accidentally on double speed😂

Thanks for making this video. Very helpful

Hey DCA, thx much, I learn quite a bit watching your various vids, this one was great

Great explanation of blade shapes, very insightful.

I absolutely LOVE your intro. It's seriously perfect

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?

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!!!

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.

great video guys. Really informative. Cheers

Excellent video! Very informative

Excellent explanation! Love it, although some shapes are very difficult to define properly. Happy New Year 2022!

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. 😂

You've got my dream job. I'd give anything to be able to review knives for a living.

I've carried a little clip point folder for years now. Does everything I need it to. Great little blade.

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 KZreadrs knife advice over yours. You sir, are officially a legend if you didn’t yet realize it!

Very informative and amazing to me. I own heaps of knives!!! Love each and every one of them.

Great topic covering the blade categories. I knew we'd be seeing lots of weed graphics. I liked Thomas's suggestion of spydie-cliffe!

@TylerHaley

2 жыл бұрын

i was thinking spydie point

Thank you David happy holidays

Thank you for explaining blade shapes.

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.

Great presentation!

Merry Christmas Knife Center🦉

Excellent episode DCA and Thomas.

Thanks this is exactly what I wanted. 👍👍

Best show ever. Thanks.

Casströms dangler is great. Would like to see more makers of that simple product.

Love your guy's jokes in the videos! That reindeer knife is actually beautifully made, especially for the price!

Another great show guys!

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.

@mihaidragnea9785

11 ай бұрын

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.

Great question Jeremy Fox!

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.

OMG that opening animation is fantastic. :)

Great video very informative 👍

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!

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.

how very practical and interesting. must watch

Great video!!!

That was a great episode!

Woo hoo! I had my question answered! Awesome!

@BloodGrooveKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats, it’s fun to be selected!

very informative thank you

Love this one! :D

Thanks David those steak knives are absolutely perfect.

@knifecenter

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! -DCA

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.

Harpoon tip is fire 🔥🔥

Almost all my pocket knives are Western Tanto, working with floor tile, that chisel style point sure comes in handy.

DCA, you've convinced me I need a dozen knives I can't afford. When are you leaving your warehouse unlocked, unmonitored and unstaffed? PS set the timer on the coffee pot.

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

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!

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.

For a bladeshape I recommend leaf, as there are very interesting steel types for those XD

Man that sante’ fe blade works Delica is a beauty!!

I love your videos DCA! you are my very favorite KZread personality! My question is, Can you explain blade grinds (ie. what is a high flat grind)? Thank you in advance!

That sure was a great video!!

Great video. I was hoping you would tell us for which tasks the different blades are best used.

I don't know when I'll use it but I have it so it's great. Works like a knife.

Well done !

i would say the best example of an Original Japanese Tanto is the new CIVIV Trezoula fixedblade! That is a really traditional Japanese tanto!

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.

@mann_idonotreadreplies

Жыл бұрын

COOL STORY BRO

@BetterthanNothin12345

Жыл бұрын

YEAHHH cool like a -38 degree day in the summer time. Have a good day.

@BetterthanNothin12345

Жыл бұрын

Shout out to Daniel McCabe

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 !!! 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 !!!

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 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.

Such a good video

Not a dull question!😂

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!

Don't worry about venturing into the weeds DCA us knife nerds love the weeds! Keep em coming love this series!

VERY INFORMATIVE

Tantos are my favorite. I am currently carrying my favorite kershaw with a tanto

i'd like to see dca and crew pick apart movie blades. ie: rambo knives, crocodile dundee and so on. Could be interesting.

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?

@senoB

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DullPoints

2 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@senoB

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@csquared4538

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

My favorite thing about Old Hickory knives is the Amazon review of people who run them through the dishwasher. Lots of cringey laughs to be had if you're bored

Well done David C. Anderson!!

Still love the Cold Steel Tanto. I designed the knife and showed it to Thompson at one of the Shot Shows In New Orleans. I was rudely told told by him that it would never sell and he was not interested in it. Of course, in true L. Thompson style, he was manufacturing and selling it within the year. This was before manufacturers learned that they could command more money if they attached the Custom makers name to the design which is common today. This went on for years for we Knife Makers and a huge reason why I don't get too worked up when a clone comes out of a popular style or design. They did it to us for years with impunity and it never seems to bother anyone. If a knife maker said something about it, they were heavily put down on the forum's rather than it actually being taken seriously. There probably has been NO custom maker copied more than Bob Loveless for his hunters and fighters, Jimmy Lile, for his Rambo I Knifes, and of course the Old Bo Randal's. Particularly the #1 and #7. And no, I don't care what Warren called it. It is a spay blade. Knife Makers ofthe try a fancy name to get reconion to an old desigh by making it sound new again. Nothing Tanto, about it. Nothing! And an up swept bladee is called a sweep point, and a triailing point is straight on the spine. A Warencliff carries a gentle curve from the recasso to the tip. KnifeMaker

Great video with just one exception. Santa is obviously Canadian.

Maaan, quite an ejumakayshun in this here video. Thankee!

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.

@mann_idonotreadreplies

Жыл бұрын

Cool story bro

@ultimaetsolder

Жыл бұрын

Lol no. Clip means it's clipped off.

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

Thanks man👍

The Delica is a spiderfoot blade my brother! Modified! Lol

@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.

You left out my favorite - the lambsfoot.