As a knife person, you know a thing or two about micarta, but did you know that it is also used in the making of propeller blades, auto parts, guitar fingerboards, pool cues, and much more? Micarta is a popular material amongst manufacturers and can be used in many capacities. It takes many forms and...
In its most basic form, steel is just iron and carbon, but people have been studying, experimenting with, and perfecting steel with other elements for specific applications for millennia. The study of steel is now so complex and nuanced that one can acquire a graduate degree in the subject and still learn new things every day...
With so many knife options, how do you begin to consider which knife will best suit you? When buying a knife, the blade and the handle are two factors in question. While the blade is what makes a knife, the handle is equally as crucial, as that’s what you are in contact with the most...
For good reason, the most common blade steels found on knives are stainless. Most knives spend most of their lives in a pocket, sheath, or block, just waiting to be pulled out and used. Nobody likes rust on their knives, so stainless became the standard, but don’t discount the carbon steels! Yes, they do corrode...
With all the different types of knives today, it can be easy to get lost in the seemingly endless information. Lucky for you, this knife type guide will walk you through the basics!...
Anatomy of the Different Types of Knives We got together and decided that we wanted to make a comprehensive knife infographic. Rather than making you search for separate and specific infographics one at a time, we’re putting them all in the same place for your convenience. While we will introduce them one at a time,...