The talon blade resembles the sharp talons of raptors and other birds, which it is called such. The sharpened edge is a concave beveled surface, and its spine is convexed towards the sharpened edge. Imagine a reversed trailing edge blade but with the blade almost always shorter. Some talon blades have sharpened edges on both sides, making the blade spineless. Talon blades are the most sought-after combat blades, topping the capabilities of the tanto blade.