Tanto and Sheepsfoot Points

                There are many different types of points on knives. One of the points is a tanto point. The tanto point is an angled straight edge that is designed to be strong. These were originally from Japan and designed to pierce armor. A tanto is actually a style of Japanese dagger where the point comes from. Over the years, it has evolved into the Americanized tanto which has more bevels, and a steeper angle on the point. Tanto points are good for utility because of their strength.

                The sheepsfoot point is rounded. When I got my first sheepsfoot knife, I wondered why anyone would want a knife with no point. I learned, however, that the sheepsfoot point is designed for rescue teams. This way, the knife can cut through rope or a seatbelt without the risk of stabbing the person being rescued with the point.