Clip point

[1][2] Traditionally, the spine or unsharpened edge of the knife begins at the hilt and continues to a point between one third to one fourth of the blade length.

[1] The clip point blade design dates back to at least Macedonian times, where examples of knapped flint clip point knives from the Eneolytic period have been unearthed at the estuary of Drim.

The drop point has a slightly slower insertion due to its thicker spine near the tip.

The drop point knife allows for more control when cutting,[5] has a slower withdrawal time, and better negotiates "drawn out" (carving like) operations.

[citation needed] The clip point lends itself to a quicker "stabbing" advantage with less drag during insertion and faster withdrawal.