Extac Knife Blade Shape Guide
Standard BladeDescription: The standard blade is defined by its neutral and symmetrical appearance with no alteration to the shape of the blade. Uses: The standard blade shape is used for all cutting applications. |
Drop Point BladeDescription: The drop point blades spine lightly curves or "drops" towards the tip of the blade. Uses: The drop point is often used for hunting and butchering tasks offering a slightly stronger tip than other alternatives. |
Clipped Point BladeDescription: The tip of the blade has the appearance of being "clipped" off. Uses: The clipped point is easier to insert due to its pointier tip thus, it's often used for hunting. |
Tanto BladeDescription: The tanto blade features an aggressive obtuse-angled cutting surface creating a double-edged blade. Uses: The tanto has traditionally been used for self-defence and tactical applications due to more blade material towards the tip creating a stronger blade for push cutting. |
Spear BladeDescription: The spear blade imitates the traditional spear shape. Uses: The spear blade has the least resistance of all blade shapes and is often used with daggers and throwing knives for pearcing tasks. |
Wharncliffe BladeDescription: The Wharncliffe blade is similar to a cleaver but maintains a blade tip allowing for huge versatility. Uses: The Wharncliffe blade is used for all cutting applications. |
Hawkbill BladeDescription: The hawkbill blade has a forward curvature that imitates the bill of a hawk, as well as fangs and other claws often seen in nature as the name implies. Uses: The hawkbill is often used for cutting rope and nets, removing carpet, and pruning trees. |
Reverse Tanto BladeDescription: The reverse tanto has the opposite profile of the standard tanto as the name suggests. Uses: The reverse tanto is an evolution of the traditional tanto and is often used for self-defence and tactical applications. |
Trailing Point BladeDescription: The tip of the trailing blade extends past the knives spine profile "trailing" upwards. Uses: The Trailing blade has a larger belly often used for all slicing and skinning. |
Kukri BladeDescription: The Kukri blade angles towards the front of the knife creating a forward heavy design. Uses: The Kukri blade is a multi-purpose blade design often used for clearing, chopping firewood, digging, slaughtering animals for food, skinning animals. |