Clip point

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A clip point is a style of knife blade. The back of the blade curves concavely or in a straight line down from the highest point.

Variants include the California clip point (a very long clipped portion) and the Turkish clip point (an extreme clipped portion, possibly starting at the handle, and a curved edge).

The Clip Point style allows a quicker, and thus deeper, puncture upon insertion (Clip Point knives are thinner at the spine). The Drop Point has a slightly slower insertion due to its convexity (the drop point knife being thicker at the spine). Thus, some say the Drop Point knife allows for more control when cutting, has a slower withdrawal time, and better negotiates "drawn out" (carving like) operations. The Clip Point lends itself to a quicker "slashing" advantage with less drag during insertion and faster withdraw.