Pointy thingies!

[mcgyver]

So far I've only found two uses for serrated knives, and in these two cases they do excel.

1. Cutting hemp type rope.
2. During field dressing, separating ribs from a breastbone on a deer.

For these two reasons I carry a fully serrated folder. I don't use it for anything else because it's a PITA to sharpen.

Saws are for wood.

When it comes to pointy knives, I like a point on my folder. Handy for a lot of detail work.
I do prefer more "belly" on my larger knives and would sacrifice the point for a rounder tip. Most of the time, I find you are working with either the belly of the edge or the first 2-3" of the blade, so that point is hanging out there for you to keep track of.
If we are talking tactical use knives, that would be a whole 'nother discussion. I'm a slicer, not a poker.

[your_comforting_company]

I've had a few store bought knives with serrations... always seem to give them away around christmas to someone else. I dont care for them.
Points are good when doing some detail work, but only with smaller knives, like my old timer skinner or my triple blade Kabar bull neuter-er (my grandad worked for a cattle farm for a while)
I prefer drop point myself. less pointy and still works great for skinning.
just my 2 cents.

[Ole WV Coot]

I'll make it..if you wanna post a pic of one of yours or I will look up Nessmuk?

Got a couple posted "Knives made for Grandson" by me. Don't know how to move those pics over here. See if you can get there using search. Sorry, I can't drive this computer any better.

[rwc1969]

I like a point and thin blade for filetting fish. I use my pointy knives to pry, screw, drill, etc. and they all end up being non-pointy knives. Snap!

I hate serrated knives!

[crashdive123]

[QUOTE=Ole WV Coot;165078]

I'll make it..if you wanna post a pic of one of yours or I will look up Nessmuk?

Got a couple posted "Knives made for Grandson" by me. Don't know how to move those pics over here. See if you can get there using search. Sorry, I can't drive this computer any better.

Here ya go. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ead.php?t=3434

[panch0]

This was my third or fourth knife. It was a nessie of sorts. A buddy of mine still uses it. He says he loves the shape and that it is very handy. Not as nice as coot's but still works.

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[Ole WV Coot]

Thanks Rick & Crash. I need all the help I can get and appreciate it. CS hope that gives you the shape I like.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Yeah it did help Coot! Looks like a good one for me to cut my teeth on....I think I'll give hammering it out on the forge a go....all this grinding and filing is getting old... I'll post it when I get started!

[crashdive123]

Cowboy - we've been going about it all wrong. Look at what the proper tools can do for you. Check out the two demonstration videos. http://www.beaumontmetalworks.com/grinder.html

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Cowboy - we've been going about it all wrong. Look at what the proper tools can do for you. Check out the two demonstration videos. http://www.beaumontmetalworks.com/grinder.html

Now that is real nice. I "steel" want to make one with the hammer and of course you still have some stock removal either way. Looked like I could build a setup like that if I could find the time...

[WoodSmoke]

There is actually something to be said for a dull point knife. When dressing a deer you need a good edge, but you never really use the point other than on the anus, to start the cut. A sharp pointed knife is a liability there... it could puncture an organ... and yes I know it won't if you're good, but still. I use a dull (filed down) pointed mora to dress deer, it's just easier that way.

That knife is dedicated to the task though, if I had to take one blade for everything I wouldn't take it.