Doug Irish

Whew! Several years ago I was using a 1/4" chisel and it dropped out of my hand toward the floor. Instinctively I grabbed down hoping to keep the sharp end from hitting the concrete. Naturally, it hit handle first and the tip of the chisel went all the way through my hand. Fortunately it went between finger/joints and did no nerve joint or bone damage.

This discussion reminds me of the sharpening fetishes that seem to abound.
If you like dovetails, make 'em, any way you want.
If you like pinned rabbets, make 'em, any way you want.
Sort of like asking what time it is, and people getting off on telling you how to make a clock.