Why are Drop Point Knives so popular?

[@MelissaBackwoods]

This is NOT a spear point as the tip is not centered (though it is close). Also, if you want to get technical… a spearpoint is a drop Point varient 😬 anyhoo, The Drop Bear is on fast track to becoming my favorite crossbar lock knife. This model in particular (along with other Drop Bears).

[@blondhairblackstrat]

For all of those reasons--probably the most overall useful blade shape.

[@deeacosta2734]

Team Wharncliffe but you are so beautiful Melliser.

[@joenicotera2991]

A) Did you think how many more youtube hits you would get were you to ask? B) It can't be a spear point or a lance because "double edged" knives are illegal in Texas and manufactures do't feel like hiring a lawyer every time somebody else breaks the law. C) I've found a chisel point or "Tanto" style to be amazingly practical in bush crafting applications because I usually do need a chisel.

[@Baconicious]

Drop point

[@vandamnn3564]

I love you. I need a knife girl on my life. What's your thoughts on wharncliffes and the Spyderco Yohimbo/yojumbo?

[@sloanharrison4819]

Melissa makes me love knife talk. She’s 🔥

[@FienxFlames]

Very cool. I think more gals are gonna get into knives watching your version of cool factor. Keep it up, when you cut the box in one stroke it sent a chill up my spine. This video was fun to watch ❤

[@MelissaBackwoods]

Thanks 😂 it took two film attempts to time it properly with my narration lol

[@FienxFlames]

@@MelissaBackwoods I find the synchronizing portion of editing to be the most time consuming and at the same time the most rewarding. You can feel the energy in a room full of viewers. Keep it up.

[@Leftyotism]

@@MelissaBackwoods The things we do for the camera! 😅🤭 (i.e. for other people to see) I appreciate the effort! 🥰

[@user-vt5fm7lh7w]

Hi american melissa ❤🖐🇬🇪👍

[@sebastiandias9985]

I keep PRAYING FOR THAT.........PROTECTION BUILDS CONFIDENCE 😊

[@kz11377]

I like that Melissa explains the blade and knife mechanics, I wish she did that more often. Showcase videos of cool looking knives are good, but explaining the rationale and practicality behind them is even better.

[@user-hk9du6px9x]

I'm waiting for her calendar.

[@nateo1880]

​@@user-hk9du6px9xthere's always somebody that can't keep it in their pants huh😂 just go watch some porn and shut up lol

[@Kshthymyla]

100% agreed. This was informative!

[@MilkT0ast]

Some of the info is incorrect. She mentions the curve of the belly of the knife makes it easier to slice. Yet the things she shows slicing , she's slicing with the heel of the blade.

[@user-hk9du6px9x]

@@MilkT0ast watch carefully! She doesn't make contact with the rope until the beginning of the belly!

[@justindoyle5972]

Your hair looks good

[@michaelsmith2733]

I was wondering why a good looking women has such an enjoyment of different blades? I couldn't reply on my add comment area so I just dropped the question anywhere.

[@DarwinAllen]

​@@michaelsmith2733that's an odd question. Do you have to be ugly to like knives or something? 😂

[@michaelsmith2733]

@@DarwinAllen I was not being ugly, it was a question. Nothing more or less. Maybe you are ugly, or lack understanding.

[@ronaldroberts8515]

Really cool knife as I just picked up the variant with micarta. Luv seeing the ladies getting into knives. Take care and thanx for sharing.

[@matthawkins3584]

My personal favorite blade shape for edc is a warncliffe blade. Not the best for survival or heavy work but for general daily use and ease of sharpening I really love a warncliffe. I carry a fixed blade and a folding one.

[@uckBayNguyen]

Drop point knives are more practical than others for daily use, in my opinion. I carry a dragonfly for work and the Spyderco techno 2 for bling bling

[@justinjones4199]

This is a great blade with the adjustable bar tension. Lc200n is some tuff stuff

[@andyzavala8550]

It’s nice yes but I had accidentally dropped mine and it chipped a little it’s been annoying trying to re sharpen it till the chips are gone

[@justinjones4199]

@@andyzavala8550 totally understand cus being tuff stuff makes it hard to sharpen in general so i dont envy that lol sorry it went that way for you.

[@robertellison4909]

Not really

[@jwolfe1630]

@@justinjones4199 its usually high edge retention that makes a knife harder to sharpen, which lc200n doesn't have. I've found it pretty quick to sharpen.

[@justinjones4199]

@@jwolfe1630 cool :)

[@MauiRedMan]

Love your hair it's beautiful 😻

[@Garzinz]

Imho kizer has been knocking it out of the park in the last year or so. QA has skyrocketed, their steel selection broadened, working with new upcoming designers and some legendary ones and they're never afraid of putting out something new. I used to side eye them but now I'm catching up with my collection, very happy for their growth

[@conradobillan]

Beautyfull blade!!

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

Any type of tip that screams, "I AM A STABBY THING!" is popular.

[@Leftyotism]

Hmm so that's why cold steel is so popular. 🤔 I pretty much never have seen a Cold Steel knife that's not also a weapon, or at least effective as a weapon in a pinch; I think.

[@cyborg3032]

Good work Miss Backwoods, very informative. That Drop bear is nice. I've been warning tourists here in Australia about drop bears for decades, now someone has named a product after these violent, predatory koalas, and this product can lacerate just like a real drop bear,(which isn't really real and we only talk about drop bears in earshot of tourists). Lol

[@edwardfletcher7790]

My fave Drop Bear video is the one of the Scottish journalist meeting one on Kangaroo Island here in South Australia 👍🤣

[@atticstattic]

Someone who's been hanging out in the woods has her own quantity of piercing strength...

[@Leftyotism]

You could always use a pointy stick yeap.

[@stevengators]

Hello Ms. Melissa 😊, you are extremely educated I thought I pretty much knew all pocket spring assisted stilettos switchblades but you have taught me a lot more than I thought I really knew. This drop point the way you explained it is something I've seen but I never knew the reasoning why? Thanks to you and your collection I know so much more, but as you well know it's not good to brag about something like this or anything really but you don't want to give away what you got! These days people that I thought were casual friends have turned on me things are different, these new poison drugs out there are making people really F' up. Be happy but be safe first, we wuv you! 🌹

[@ruebenthomas6496]

Gimli = "Can I have just one strand of your golden hair?"

[@lakehurley3066]

I have long braids. 8yrs.. this girl got me crushin' 😍

[@cp2u1949]

Personally I prefer Warncliffe & Persian blades the thickness of the spine carries to the point too. And a Persian &/or Bowie has a narrow piont that allows use in tight restricted places that drop point ir spear shape can't touch. Love ya anyway Melissa

[@kylereno5383]

More vids like this please. Very informative. And I just have to say, you have the most beautiful hair Ive ever seen. Just gorgous. 😯

[@markmoorhead1442]

I have always liked drop points for some reason, that one looks like a good everyday carry option.

[@Lordkai385]

I so want to spend time with your knife collection i would be like a kid in a candy store! Keep up the videos.

[@Leftyotism]

Just received my Böker Atlas with a brass handle. I love how none-threatening it looks, especially due to its classic looking drop point. Also just a great mix between a spine tip and an edge tip blade shape. You know what I mean. 🥰 An all purpose looking, none-specific blade shape weirdly make it look less "dangerous" / suspicious to me and others. Which makes that blade shape perfect for low key edc! 🤘

[@jamesslough6465]

Thanks for posting. Enjoyed watching. Best wishes.

[@MelissaBackwoods]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@Leftyotism]

I liked both of your comments, so they don't appear unliked for any longer! 🫡

[@Leftyotism]

Finally another person that pays close attention to blade shape specifications! 🥰

[@Ohizindahouse]

Looks like handle has a 2 or 3 tone color holding it in different angles Love the handle

[@FloridaManMatty]

The Drop Bear!! Hahaha!! Someone’s spent some time around some Australian n’er do wells!

[@matthuck378]

I love drop points, specifically symmetrical (spear-like) ones like the Drop Bear. It's the most useful overall blade shape, IMO. Having the tip centered also means you can drill, like for a lot of bushcrafting tasks.

[@iceman1678]

I love my drop bear so much... almost as much as the sheepdog. Awesome knives

[@-WolFeRiNe-]

I'm going to "like" in a single motion...🤠🤠🤠

[@magnumpunch]

I love your eyebrows ❤

[@andrexxxuk]

I agree it is a drop point-but it is a spare point

[@user-vv1wl5ox5k]

Lovely knieves 🎉🎉 & miss..

[@jfssparky]

I like that, she is so good at this explanation of her knives it works. Very good job. But I thought you was going to slice some hair that time.😊

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

Drop point is the best point although I do like a nice sheeps foot too.

[@tomfoolery2082]

Because they're cool , thts why .

[@Hellcat-ml7sz]

My preference is the clip point. I appreciate the more pointed blade tip like a Bowie knife. I edc a Recon 1 and Espada xl clip point

[@jayceecombs6887]

You... I am sure have paid your dues... yet you have certainly seem to becoming even more popular gurl! Keep it coming! Enjoy your popularity! I do! J

[@ferventlypassionatebelieve3146]

Oh my Goodness! I think that I may Love her Voice.😮I listened to this KZbin commercial about 20 times.😅She could have been talking about literally "anything" and I'm here for it. Well, almost Anything!😂

[@spydiho]

Beware she doesn’t take compliments very well!!!

[@ferventlypassionatebelieve3146]

@@spydiho Thank you Kindly, and noted.🙏🤣

[@jessicahamby6373]

Melissa, you must be living the dream by now, eh? I'm so incredibly proud of you for making it this far. 😊 You got this girl! I am here to support you through the entire process. Braids N' Blades!!❤ -Jessica

[@anthonyaiello4343]

I LOVE my Drop Bear! Great great knife

[@BigStevesGlassBoxes]

She literally owns 9000 knives, just to open Amazon packages.😂😂😂

[@rhettevans4592]

This girl should be a character in the next Kickass movie!

[@wesb123]

Drop point and Sheepsclaw are my favs 🐑

[@michaelmartino5100]

RW Loveless, that's why!

[@redbullbundy]

Dropbear is amazing. The kizer clutch lock is the gold standard of crossbar locks.

[@frankthetank3342]

Fiance probably thinking "everything in our house and yard either have slices or stab marks!" 😂

[@davidmercer5561]

I picked up the sheepdog. I'm really impressed with quality of Kaiser knives for the price. These guys are doing good things. The sheepdog is awesome.

[@abc456f]

Kizer has been killing it for several years now. They're well made and fairly priced.

[@Timberdam]

Love it ! Very Pretty !

[@Frank-uw5xq]

I love that knife I've wanted one for awhile..I like the black one,& the blue one exclusive to Knife Center I believe

[@robertdavison5930]

How did you get into knives? I truly enjoy all the different knives you show, amazing stuff. 🙋‍♂️👍🙏

[@BenCase88]

I have the artic storm fat carbon scales with Elmax steel version and it has become one of my favorites. It has the most smooth axis lock of all the companies in my opinion.

[@user-ul8ny2xl4m]

She was interesting on the survival show.

[@s0ulr3aper90]

Knives are life and all the best know it

[@johnruiz6743]

I like drop points! Have quite a few in my extensive knife collection...🤣

[@Lothric.Knight]

You don't have a collection, you have a whole museum

[@flannigan7956]

I did kinda want that Drop Bear for the neat handle

[@julianuga]

The most anti-rust steel of all time (probably not of all time but whatever)!!! Love it❤

[@christopher_martin]

i like drop points and tanto's because the tip is harder to break off than on a clip point....but i still love the look of a big bowie

[@kerrykitterman4602]

Love the drop bear. Those titanium scales are heavy 😮😢 .the other models are an once Lighter 😮😊.

[@daveduncan8004]

Hey Miss backwoods probably in the future you’re gonna have a another house for your knife collection or Build A Nother room on your existing home for your knife collection you do a great job and we appreciate you. I’m just joking with you you keep up the good work young lady I noticed that braid almost got in the way of your demonstration. Be careful don’t get that Purdy hair off.

[@arthurdirindinjr1792]

If you're a hunter like that skins and debones game to pack it out nothing beats a drop point knife

[@benb50001]

I'm partial to Axis Locks, so this looks like a great knife!

[@TheMNBlackBear]

My fav drop point is the Dexter Russell Green River Works Dadley! I don't leave home without one!

[@dustinoutlaw9453]

She could fidget with anything she wanted to

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Because they are the most aesthetic haha!

[@DylanDraper1]

Drop point master race rise up

[@ShaneFruits]

Great info sis❤

[@MelissaBackwoods]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikemuenze5390]

She's knife smart and good looking. 👍

[@Hobby-time99]

Your long hair,awesome❤👍

[@adrianorellana7721]

She dont need show her body, is so beauty ❤, i am addict watching your angelical smile 😍, greetings from chile, southern of america, a dream of women.

[@dionysusNME]

...she's wearing normal clothing, even conservative? You want her to wear a ball gown and a sack on her head haha? It's a bloody knife channel!!

[@chethompson1187]

Best knife I've owned since 2022 💪😊

[@michaeldbhawker3556]

Benchmade barrage drop point is the most perfect blade shape ever made for self defense utility

[@dougeisenhard6816]

I prefer the drop point over any other blade shape with its utilitarian use.

[@James-oo9um]

Shout-out from Texas,love your channel, like collecting knives, but prices some companies are asking are insane,we know the ones, personally I'm boycotting them!But to each their own.Keep up the great vids.

[@jamessikes5369]

Love your hair

[@israel8258]

beautiful ❤❤❤❤ the knife is very nice too 😅

[@drakoontag]

Everything what you just said, applies to almost every knife!

[@MrCaissed]

I have one on the way! Toxic storm fat carbon, powder coated cpm 20 cv steel blade and axis lock. Came from Australia and is in U.S. customs!

[@chethompson1187]

Drop bear best knife ive owned since 2022.💪

[@daveshepherd7582]

Cool knife!

[@normanmallory2055]

I’ve carried a drop point for years and still prefer it to my clip point !

[@Monsoonpain]

I'm opposite...I prefer a clip over drop point. Maybe it's a nostalgic thing, since the Buck 110 comes in clip point, and it's my first folder , that started me on collecting knives

[@normanmallory2055]

@@Monsoonpain The Buck 110 is offered in clip point and also drop point ( I bought one ) ! In 2001 I bought my second BenchMade folder and it had Titanium scales and the grind was a modified drop point sheep’s foot , I’ve used it ever since ! I switch off too ! I found a Buck 110 from a custom run around 6-7 years ago and it had nickel silver bolsters , coco bolo scales and the melt is clip point grind but it’s D-2

[@normanmallory2055]

I have other grinds too that are well suited to different tasks and one Scandi grind that I really like which is a drop point ! One SOG fixed blade is a compound grind , I kinda like it for the main blade being a hollow grind but goes into a flat grind the the last 1”&3/4” to the tip ! That section is on a downward line from the top to the tip ! A master blade smith in Japan designed it , he has many design awards , it has to grow on you as you use it , then one day I went oh so that’s the purpose then I got it ! It’s model is Kiki !

[@Monsoonpain]

@normanmallory2055 - D2 version of a Buck 110? Wow....hadn't heard of that. I heard of D2 variants on the Buck fixed blade (119), and I own the 110 in S30V and traditional 420HC....but I bet that D2 is a great performer and a great collection piece !

[@normanmallory2055]

D-2 is a tool steel and 35 some years ago more like 40 a knife maker brought it in on a custom blade , it’s not talked about so much now as there are better melts ! 24 years ago I picked up my first ATS-34 months later 154-CM both are very close melts and have fine points ! 10 years ago the S30V 50V and 90V were coming in ! I bought a BenchMade 940 designed by Osborne and it has S30V melt , it’s really good on what an ALL ROUND STEEL SHOULD HAVE . ! One can add $100.00 plus to the same knife or more with S90V blade , depends on what a person wants ! Over time I’ve added a VG-10 melt on a folder and like it fine ( the blade is laminated) sharpens well , holds an edge well , doesn’t corrode! The 440 families of steel keeps the price down but it’s short on quality but easy to resharpen ! I have one fixed blade that has AUS8 melt which falls in the 440 family ! Knowing that as I liked the design I bought it anyway knowing I would have to sharpen it a lot ! I have 2 fixed models by Tops and they use 1095 or 1075 melts which has been used for knife making for 100 years , it has to be heat treated to get the 58-61 RH and it’s fine otherwise it’s too soft ! One by Scar Blades ( love that knife ) and it’s 1095 melt heat treated , if that same knife had S90V melt it would be pretty close to a $1,000.00 knife ! I’ve owned Buck folders all my life mostly the Hunter and Ranger problem free , fixed models the same !

[@awsmesauce]

I love the drop bear

[@CHRIS-jd7ix]

You're a really good orator, you would make a good presenter . Love your videos they are so informative and detailed. I don't even have a particular interest in knives although they are fascinating and you have brought to my attention how technical they are .

[@HelloMotherfisher]

Wow,😍😍😍 your wall is full of treasures .want some gift from my edgey baby 😅

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Looks cool. I was going to ask about spear point and noticed your commend 😂

[@eg3402]

🥰Gorgeous gorgeous girl 💞

[@grovesy333]

Beautiful and bright so is the knife 😉

[@brianstreet185]

Why are so gorgeous?

[@Dog-Man-25]

Beautifull hair....

[@baxykilafsh1313]

A knife named after Australia's most deadliest animal.

[@nelsonarcidiaco5316]

Te felicito Impecable Colección de Armas Blancas

[@user-hq-B25]

Is like to carry one for a single season of deer, elk, bear and mountain lion to see how it performs.

[@NobleSavage44]

How about some sheepsfoot love? I love drop points too though.

[@craigcornejo9190]

Nice knife..I also like the braided pig tails.

[@user-jd4uc4xm2k]

I love a drop point!

[@dannyguithues7327]

Thanks for the info ❤

[@drunk_by_noon9231]

Can you do a video on how to sharpen knives?

[@aliaskong1723]

Great hunting style, easy to get between meat and hide without damaging vitals.

[@JDPas]

Beautiful 😍

[@user-or6ke1oc9j]

I think subconsciously people look at it as a minimized sword