Drop-point describes a knife blade-shape where the spine of the knife is shaped so that is 'drops' to meet the upward curve of the blade, creating a more leaf shaped blade silhouette. The dipping of the spine in such a fashion allows for a straighter overall edge profile of the blade side of the knife, along with a reduction of weight due to the extra material that is removed from the point. Drop-point knives are among the most popular blade-shapes on the market today and compete with the equally popular bowie style knives.