{"title":"Trailing Point Knife","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA trailing point knife has a spine that sweeps upward, finishing in a tip that sits higher than the back of the blade. That upswept shape stretches the edge into a long curve, giving the blade one of the longest bellies among common blade shapes. For drawing cuts through hide or meat, the long belly provides a broad cutting area for smooth, sweeping strokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same curve leaves a narrow, raised tip, so the shape is built for slicing rather than piercing or prying. Handmade blades differ in how high the tip rises and how deep the curve runs, and both change how the knife behaves mid-stroke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop Trailing Point Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our collection of trailing point knives for skinning, hunting, slicing, and outdoor use. Each blade features an upswept profile with a long, curved belly, while individual designs vary in size, thickness, steel, and flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen choosing a trailing point knife, consider:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTip rise:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A moderate rise provides a more practical point, while a higher tip creates a longer upswept profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBelly length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A longer, deeper belly suits smooth slicing and skinning strokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thicker blades provide more rigidity, while thinner blades can offer greater flexibility for slicing and fillet work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compare the steel and heat treatment for edge retention, toughness, sharpening, and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse the collection to find a trailing point knife suited to your intended use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is a Trailing Point Knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA trailing point knife is any knife built on a trailing point blade, a profile whose unsharpened spine curves upward so the point finishes above the line of the spine. The edge below it sweeps up to meet that raised tip, creating a long, continuous belly. Makers also call the profile upswept.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome listings use the phrase trailing point blade knife for the same shape. Others shorten it to trailing blade knife. Both describe the upswept profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTelling It Apart from Similar Shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at where the tip finishes relative to the spine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTrailing point:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the tip finishes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the spine line.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minhasforge.com\/collections\/drop-point-knife\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the spine curves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lowering the tip and leaving more steel behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClip point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the spine is cut away near the tip in a straight or concave clip, making the point thinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA semi-skinner sits between these. Its spine rises slightly before easing toward the tip, so it has more belly than a drop point but a lower point than a true trailing point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is a Trailing Point Knife Used For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA trailing point knife is used for long slicing and skinning cuts, where the raised tip stays clear of the work while the belly does the cutting. The shape appears in four places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHunting and game processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA trailing point hunting knife suits long slicing strokes on deer, elk, and hog. The long belly can help separate hide from meat while the raised tip helps keep the point clear during controlled cuts. It can also handle slicing meat during butchering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish and fillet work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin, flexible upswept blades can follow the backbone and ribs during fillet work. Their flexibility matters more here than the trailing point profile alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen and camp slicing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe curve handles long pulls through cooked meat and soft produce. The fine tip isn't suited to board work against bone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryday carry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolding versions trade belly length for pocket size and cut cord, tape, and packaging well. See\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minhasforge.com\/collections\/edc-everyday-carry-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEDC knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere the Shape Gives Ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA delicate tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the narrow point bends or breaks under prying, twisting, or hard piercing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSlow to pierce:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e starting a puncture takes more effort than with a spear or clip point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNot for heavy work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e batoning, chopping, and digging belong to sturdier blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot the tool for every hide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e small furbearers are often skinned with a pointed pelting knife, since that work relies on pulling and short cuts rather than long sweeps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Families of Upswept Blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowing which one you're looking at prevents disappointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStiff hunting and skinning blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThicker stock, a deep belly, and usually full-tang construction, sometimes with a bolster for front weight. Blades commonly run somewhere around 3.5 to 5 inches, though handmade pieces vary. Longer upswept skinners trade some control for reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin slicing and fillet blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow, often flexible, and ground flat or hollow so the edge stays keen. They follow bone well but should never be pried or twisted, and boning against joints is a job for a stiffer blade..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading the Profile Before You Buy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip rise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA modest rise keeps the point stronger and more usable for general tasks. A dramatic rise maximizes belly but leaves the most vulnerable tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelly length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeper curves suit skinning and long slicing. Flatter curves give more control for utility cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness and flex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick stock stays rigid for game processing. Thin stock flexes around bone for fish. Spine thickness is rarely visible in photos, so check the specs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraw cuts pull the knife toward you, so look for a guard, a choil, or a pronounced swell that keeps your hand off the edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel and finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood, fish slime, and rain can increase corrosion risk, so corrosion-resistant stainless steels can reduce maintenance. Many carbon steels can take a keen edge and are straightforward to resharpen, but they require more care against corrosion. Edge retention depends on the specific steel and heat treatment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening and Handling a Long Curve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFollow the sweep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start flat near the heel, then raise the handle steadily as the stone travels into the curve, so the angle holds all the way to the raised tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEase off at the point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy final strokes round the tip over or leave a burr that folds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSheathe it at an angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slide the spine in first and roll the tip down rather than forcing it straight into the mouth of the sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDry it before it dries itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Salt, slime, and blood pit steel quickly. Rinse and towel the blade the same day, then wipe carbon and Damascus with a light oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMind the sheath material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leather is quiet on the belt but holds damp against the blade. Molded sheaths shed water, though a stiff mouth makes that roll-in motion matter more.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.minhasforge.com\/collections\/trailing-point-knife.oembed","provider":"Minhas Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}