If you are a knife enthusiast looking for an easy to maintain, cost-effective, and durable steel at an affordable price, you will be pleasantly surprised by the performance of 8cr13mov steel. Despite...

The wakizashi is a Japanese short-sword and relative of the infamous katana. While not as well-known as the katana, the wakizashi is a blade rich in history and was only wielded alongside the katana...

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...

Japanese swords were the privilege of only the most skilled and honoured Japanese warriors. Not everyone had the chance to handle a samurai sword. Those who did were honourable personalities with...

When I first got into knives, I paid very little attention to the steel. I knew the difference between carbon steel and stainless steel. But that’s as far as my knowledge goes. To me, there were...

There are many kinds of mother of pearl knives offered in the market. Big and small, varied colors, each with its own shape and form. Whether one has a knack for collecting knives in general or is...

When I see lovers’ initials carved on a tree, I don't think it's cute. I just feel it's amazing how many people bring a knife on a date." You would be very surprised to learn how many Americans...

If you are going on camping or hiking, you may want to prepare firewood, a shelter, or strip a slice of meat for an evening meal. You probably have both of the small hand ax - the tomahawk and...

A camping knife is an essential tool for camping. These knives come in handy and perform different functions. It can be used in chopping foods, cutting rope, starting a fire, opening canned goods, or...

Learning how to close a pocket knife can be tricky for first-timers. But, pocket knives are not that hard to use, and their mechanism is quite simple to master. For those of you who are new to the...

If you’re familiar with Samurais from feudal Japan, then you probably know they wielded swords of different kinds. One of which is the Nodachi or ōdachi. The Nodachi is a Japanese long sword...