Machetes have a dual history, considered tools and, sometimes, powerful weapons of murder and violence. The Rwandan genocide is a testament to the dark potential purposes of this agricultural tool/weapon. Yet you may ask, what exactly is a machete? A machete is a knife, not a sword for several reasons. Machetes are made from different […]
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When it comes to the difference between a knife and sword, height is perhaps the best indicator. A knife is typically considered to be six inches or less. A sword is going to be afoot, if not longer. However, there is no universal answer to this question. In other words, what we have are a
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Both bladed weapons knives, and daggers have been used since time immemorial. These weapons may sound the same but have certain differences in terms of design, usage, history, etc. In terms of design, the knife’s blade is sharpened only on one side. However, for daggers, both sides of the blade are sharpened. In terms of
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For civilizations, humans have used swords and knives for protection, battles, and self-defense. These weapons may look the same and yet, they are not, owing to their material, usage, sharpness, and many other factors. So, in the short, and quick answer we can say that the major differences lie in components like Blade sharpness, Material Use,
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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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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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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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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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