Question: what are different knife blades for?
Answer: Drop Point Blade Shape. Drop Point blades are: durable, versatile, and effective at stabbing strikes. ... 
Clip Point Blade Shape. ... 
Tanto Blade Shape. ... 
Spear Point Blade Shape (AKA Dagger Point) ... 
Wharncliffe Blade Shape. ... 
Sheepsfoot Blade Shape. ... 
Standard Blade Shape (AKA Straight Back) ... 
Hawkbill Blade Shape.