A normal or straight-edged blade has more of its curves near its tip and on the spine. It is one of the oldest blade designs for all types of pocket knives. The sharp beveled edge is almost always as straight as an arrow. Towards the tip, the sharp edge curves upwards on its belly as the spine follows a straight line, sometimes gradually sloping towards the point. The blade’s back does not have any sharp edges unless its designer made it uniquely so. As a reminder, the keyword to look for is “straight,” which means the blade’s primary sharpened side has a long, straight edge. Straight or normal blades are excellent for slicing and cutting, but their tip has a downside when used for piercing.