The leaf blade is a signature blade design of a prominent knife manufacturer. As the name suggests, these blades liken their shape to a leaf, which is typically broad near the base and pointed at the tip. The broad part of the blade close to the handle features a large hole that can fit a user’s thumb for single-handed operation. Leaf blades have a pronounced thumb ramp on the blade’s spine which gradually tapers down towards the knifepoint. Depending on the sharpened side’s design, it could have a belly or a straight edge that slopes toward the point. Manufacturers of leaf-bladed knives intend for these products to have general applications same as most pocket knives.