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Screw vs. Pin Construction

Screw vs. Pin Construction

In a previous post, we touched on the difference between pin and screw construction, but I want to elaborate on the differences between the two of them. The type of construction in balisongs is simply how the blade is connected to the handles. There are two types of construction: pin and screw. It’s easy enough...
Serration Philosophies: Why Knife Manufacturers Use Different Serration Patterns

Serration Philosophies: Why Knife Manufacturers Use Different Serration Patterns

It was pointed out to me recently that quite a few manufacturers use serration patterns that are unique to their companies. In all honesty, I hadn’t given serrations that much thought before then. We got to wondering what each serration pattern has to offer and why it was selected in the first place, so I...