The fastest knife to use and easiest to sharpen, shorter, straighter blade for more precise frog trimming, comfortable combo grip handles: closed hand or thumb bracing, thin blade taper for quick sharpening and smooth shaving, smaller hook for clearing frog grooves and sulcus, bolt-mounted blade for long term stability, full blade taper from spine to blade thinnest, sharpest edges, cutting edge of blade extends back near the handle for maximum leverage, tough stainless steel no rust, durable, contoured hardwood handles, specialized for bar and frog trimming, not for “scooping” heavy sole.
