Sharpened Clip Option for SSISharpening the clip gives a more aggressive appearance and improves penetration for the tip of the knife. The clip edge is ground at an obtuse angle for strength, while the thickness behind the edge is greater, for strength (this is a survival knife, not a combat knife). It will not feel as sharp as the primary edge, it is not designed to slice or cut on it's own. This is to protect the tip from removing too much metal, but still aids in beginning