15 Common Blade Shapes – The Knife Junkie Podcast Episode 229
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 229), Bob “The Knife Junkie” DeMarco takes a look at 15 common blade shapes. What do you think? Did he miss any? What’s your favorite blade shape? Leave a comment — your feedback is welcome!
Bob starts the show with his “pocket checks” — the Emerson Super CQC7 and a Ron Steele Design Prime — and also covers Rick Hinderer’s tribute to KA-BAR’s classic USMC Knife in Knife Life News. And in his “state of the collection,” Bob looks several knives, including Mike Emler’s new Kiridashi.
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Knives, News and Other Stuff Mentioned in the Podcast
Pocket Check
- Emerson Super CQC7
- Ron Steele Design Prime
State of the Collection
- Mike Emler Kiridashi
- Spyderco Ronin
- MW Steelworks Merlin (on loan from maker)
15 Common Blade Shapes
- Bowie / Clip Point
- Tanta (American & Traditional)
- Reverse Tanto
- Sheepsfoot
- Wharncliffe
- Drop Point
- Recurve
- Spear Point
- Dagger
- Leaf
- Cleaver
- Kris
- Persian
- Hawkbill
- Fruit Knife/Pikal
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