Straight edge/sheepsfoot/coping/wharncliffe blades are superior for shop use as chip / coping knives. I typically carry a whittler or stockman that has one of these blades; perfect for notching, cutting coupons, opening envelopes, etc.
He's fickle like that.Blades with a shape like that go back even to the Viking Seax.
Also, sometimes people just like the way they look. I know I do. Id buy one, but I am busy saving money for another CZ that Ill probably not shoot nearly as much as I should but will fill a hole in my life that was left when I found out Chdamn doesn't really love me the way he should.