Knife Knowledge, How-To's & History Articles

Knife Knowledge

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How-To's

• Collectible Knives For Beginners

• How To Buy Outdoor Knives and Tools

• How To Sharpen a Blade

• Knife Care & Maintenance Tips

• Kitchen Knife Care Tips

• Plain vs. Serrated Blades

• How To Clean a Fish

• How To Dress a Deer

• Survival by Knife

Knowledge

• Blade Shapes

• Exotic Wood Handle Types

• Knife Terms, Helpful Glossary of

• Knife Laws

• Knife Safety

• Steel, All About

Chart
A helpful chart of different steel material and a breakdown of alloys included.
Damascus, About
Get answers to questions like: What is Damascus, where did it originate, what is the process of creating it.
Hardness Scale (Mohs)
Both old and new scales are listed.
Production and Properties
A brief overview of steel treatment and properties.

• Tactical Knives, A Look At

• Venison Recipes

History

• Butterfly Knives History

• Jim Bowie, The Legend of

• Knife History

• Bayonets, History of

• Civil War, Edged Weapons From the

• Knife Lore of the Anglo Saxons

• Most Intimidating Blade Ever?

• Scrimshaw, What is?

• Swiss Army Knives, About