Drop Points

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erron · #1 Post by **erron** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 9:51 pm

Okay, newbie confession: I've never skun anything bigger than a fox! And that was a few years back!

So, a question for the experienced: I keep hearing how important the drop point on a knife is for larger game. Just how important is it, in your opinion?

cheers,

Erron

Bullwinkle · #2 Post by **Bullwinkle** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 7:58 pm

I have done a fair bit of skinning things over the years and for me it helps a hell of a lot. I simply use the full working curve when tight against the inner skin. AI have used Puma's, Shrades, Gerbers to name a few but most of these weren't drop points so they felt a little clumsy to me. One of my hunting partners can handle the smallest Shrade (I think it is called deer skiner) anyway non drop point with absolute authority, the knife just suits him. I am no expert either by the way.

gundy · #3 Post by **gundy** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 2:08 am

wait till you see what Peter faxed me tonight!

Hmmmm, drop points....

seriously, they are really worth their weight in gold when it comes to skinning. Although for camp chores etc, I prefer a clip point...

erron · #4 Post by **erron** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 10:19 am

wait till you see what Peter faxed me tonight!

wanna see, wanna see!

ya' tease!

Erron

JensenEliteBlades · #5 Post by **JensenEliteBlades** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 2:23 am

Well Gundy......... since you let it "slip".... you might as well post the pic now.

gundy · #6 Post by **gundy** » Wed Oct 08, 2003 9:34 pm

well, I would if I could but I cant so I wont...

you see, my 2.56 yr old found them on the desk before I had a chance to 'hide' them and he tore them apart!

Now, Peter could always refax them to me...

Griffo · #7 Post by **Griffo** » Wed Oct 08, 2003 9:42 pm

At the risk of sounding ignorant (which I am in this case

) what is a drop point and a clip point?

Please explain?

Griffo

JensenEliteBlades · #8 Post by **JensenEliteBlades** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 12:18 am

Sorry Griffo, i thought someone would jump on this one......
Basically a drop point is a "spear" shaped point to the blade, while a clip point is the "bowie " style point (the clip can be straight or curved)

Ill post a pic showing the differences asap

JensenEliteBlades · #9 Post by **JensenEliteBlades** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 12:21 am

Gundy.... the pics have been resent

..... just a design ive been kicking around.

erron · #10 Post by **erron** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 7:42 pm

I like that a lot, Peter!

That is a stag handle, is it?

Erron

JensenEliteBlades · #11 Post by **JensenEliteBlades** » Sat Oct 18, 2003 7:58 pm

Erron,
yeah....thats going to be stag for the handle, with copper bolster and pins.
Blade will be D2 tool steel (either 1/8" or 3/16" stock).... the flats will be left rough (giving a rustic look)... while the grinds will be hand-rubbed satin finish.
Leather 3/4 length pouch for the sheath
im planning to make a couple of variations ...... including using various woods instead of the stag

.....Ive just finished profiling one in 1/8" stock