Today we’re taking a break from the razor-sharp knives and taking a look at a more artistic knife. Today, we’re taking a look at palette knives. Palette knives are thin flat knives used for painting. They’re not sharp, not used for cutting, and are certainly not deadly. Instead, these knives are used for mixing colors […]
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We all know a thing or two about sharpening knives… …but have you ever tried sharpening a broadhead? Broadheads are the best arrow tip to have when hunting big game. They’re strong, accurate, and deadly. But here’s the thing… Broadheads are only good if they’re sharp. Imagine how ugly things will get if you shoot
The Butterfly or Balisong is an unusual knife gaining in popularity due to the rotating handles that hide the blade allowing for concealment. Due to the unique nature, users can engage in a multitude of masterful hand movements or trickery with the piece as depicted with martial arts. There are debates pertaining to historical origins
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So you want a katana. Great choice! There are few swords that are as legendary and mystical as these. However, not every katana can live up to its name. Dozens of cheapos that’ll break on impact fill the market. For a great katana, you need one with T10 steel. What’s T10 steel? I’m glad you
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There are few brands that are as legendary as Case Knives. One thing that makes them so desirable is their tang stamps. Sadly, a lot of people buy Case knives without knowing what these are. All they see is a bunch of numbers and think that this is probably some manufacturing code. It’s not. If
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Have you ever tried cleaning up a carcass, only to accidentally puncture the guts? Doing so will not only unleash a horrible smell, but it could also ruin your kill. That’s why you need to learn the proper gutting technique. Or, you could use a gut hook. Gut hooks make dressing game so much faster
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Picture this: You’re lost in the woods. You have no food, no water, and no shelter – all you have is a knife. This is all you have for hunting, building camp, and fending off predators. It’s the ultimate survival situation, isn’t it? All alone in the woods, with nothing but your trusty knife. My
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Historically, there is probably no type of steel fabled more than Damascus steel. From the ancient times, steel forgeries from Near East and the Indian subcontinent produced Damascus steel blades that were known for their sturdiness, sharpness, and unique look. Damascus steel was made from a combination of Wootz steel and particular forging techniques that
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When you’re in the field, there are few tools as handy as Leatherman knives. However, like every knife, these are only as good as how sharp their edge is. If your Leatherman is dull, it won’t be able to do much. So just sharpen it… right? Unfortunately, this is trickier than you may think. You
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If you’re into leatherwork, or if you’re thinking of getting into it, you need the best tools. One tool that you should have around is a skiving knife. Skiving knives are special knives made specifically for leatherwork. They look like joint knives that painters use, except their blade is narrower, and their sides are straight.
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