Blade shapes
Blade shape

Spear Point blades

Symmetrical or near-symmetrical about the centreline, so the point sits in the middle of the blade. Strong tip, even penetration, less belly than a drop point.

Knives
5
Blade range
1.25″–4.25
Weight range
0.747.24 oz
The shape across the size range
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  • Victorinox Classic SD · Spear Point
    1.25″ blade · 0.74 oz · ~0.28″ tall (derived)
  • Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5 · Spear Point
    3.5″ blade · 0.165″ spine · 5.6 oz · ~0.79″ tall (derived)
  • LT Wright Genesis · Spear Point
    4.25″ blade · 0.12″ spine · 7.24 oz · ~1.06″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.165
0.12
Length and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.
Victorinox

Victorinox Classic SD

Blade
1.25
Weight
0.74 oz
Spear Point1.4110 Stainless
Traditional PocketBudget
Kershaw

Kershaw Iridium

Blade
3.4
Weight
3.3 oz
Spear PointD2
EDC FolderMid
Hinderer

Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5

Blade
3.5
Weight
5.6 oz
Spear PointCPM-20CV
EDC FolderHigh-End
Cold Steel

Cold Steel Recon 1 Spear Point

Blade
4
Weight
5.3 oz
Spear PointCPM-S35VN
EDC FolderPremium
LT Wright

LT Wright Genesis

Blade
4.25
Weight
7.24 oz
Spear PointA2 Tool Steel
Bushcraft & CampPremium