When it comes to knives, three parts will define it: the handle, the blade, and the sheath. Yes, the sheath counts too! Many people don’t give much of a thought to sheaths – but that’s a terrible mistake. The sheath is the one thing that will let you carry your knife around with ease and, […]
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There are three possible scenarios when it comes to knife cleaning and sanitation The first and most common one is using a knife for a specific purpose. The second scenario is using a knife for more than one thing, The third scenario is an uncommon one is when multiple people use a knife. The first
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Every collector needs two things: Knives and whetstones. Knives we all know, obsess over and adore. Whetstones, on the other hand, remain a mystery to a large chunk of newcomers. Yes, they keep your knives sharp… but what’s the difference between a whetstone and a water stone? How do you read and determine the right
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You’d have to spend at least $2,000 on one. Authentic, Japanese-made, handcrafted, Tamahagane katanas aren’t going to come any cheaper. Of course, there are cheaper katanas in the market (anywhere from $10 to $1,000). But these aren’t “authentic” katanas. But here’s where things get confusing… What makes a katana authentic? Do you really have to
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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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