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The world’s biggest knife show! More than 700 exhibitors and thousands of knife collectors from around the world will come to the BLADE Show for a three-day frenzy of buying, selling and learning more about knives. See more than 108,000 square feet of knife exhibits!

National groups, including the American Bladesmith Society and Knifemaker Guild, choose the BLADE Show as their meeting place. Local groups will also be on hand.

Events such as BLADE Magazine’s 2010 Knives of the Year® and Custom Knife Awards celebrate the year’s best designs and honor one influential industry member with induction into the BLADE Hall of Fame.

The BLADE Show is THE place to see the latest in the world of knives all under one roof. Whether you are already a knife enthusiast or just getting started, a visit to the BLADE Show should be part of your plans.

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Unless you are an avid collector of Oriental swords, all the different types may remain a bit confusing.  Let’s take a look at the different types of Oriental swords so you can make your best decision on what to purchase for yourself or as a treasured gift for a loved one.

Samurai Swords

The Samurai Sword is the oldest recorded sword in Japan dating back as far as 795 A.D.  It’s considered priceless as it is one and the same with the warrior class that has defined the ultimate Masters of Feudal Japan. 

The Samurai Sword Era styles are classified as:

• Jokoto (“ancient swords”) – Jokota Samurai Swords date back to 795 A.D.
• Kkoto (“old swords”) – Kkoto Samurai Swords date back to 795 through 1596.
• Shinto (“new swords”) – Shinto Samurai Swords date back to 1596 through 1624
• Shinshinto (“new new swords”) Shinshinto Samurai Swords date back to 1624 through 1876
• Gendaito (“contemporary swords”) Gendaito Samurai Swords date back to 1876 through 1953
• Shinshakuto (“modern swords”) Shinshakuto Samurai Swords Date from 1953 through the present.

The three main types of Samurai Swords are:

• Katana Sword -  This is the longest of the samurai swords, generally over 24 inches and used for outdoor combat.  This is considered to be the most beautiful of all swords.  It has a slender, single edged blade, with an upward curve.  The guard is typically squared and it has a long grip handle for two handed use.  The are renouned for the razor sharp edge.
• Wakizashi Sword -   This is a shorter version of the Katana, and as a secondary knife for additional use options, such as close quarter combat, or inside combat.  It is used for stabbing instead of slashing.
• Tanto Short Sword or Tanto Knife -   This is the smallest version of the Katana and is an extremely short sword or even a knife that was used in place of the Wakizashi.

Most samurai carried a Katana and either a Wakizashi or Tanto.  This is so they would be prepared for indoor or outdoor combat, or double hand combat.  The most authentic style Samurai Swords are made of an ingenious combination of hard carbon steel and low carbon steel.   This is to optimize the benefits of strength, flexibility and edge retention.

Ninja Swords

Another popular Japanese Sword is the Ninja Sword.  This is the Japanese Sword that is carried by Ninja warriors and their proper names are Ninjato, Ninjaken or Shinobigatana.  Although the Ninja Sword is the most common reference to these masterful swords.  Ninja Swords are very similar to Katana Swords, although they are shorter in length and typically have a bit less of a curve, or no curve at all.  It is known for having the same razor sharp edge.

Whichever Oriental Sword you ultimately choose for your own enjoyment or for a gift, you are assured of a lasting treasure impregnated with history and honor.  Whether you display them on the wall, or keep them safe in their scabbard, packed away, your sword will become a great conversation piece and family heirloom.

A word of caution. Be careful when buying an oriental sword for sale as not all swords are “practical” for use and are meant for display purposes only. It’s safe to say that any sword priced under $75 is not meant for use. If you’re looking for a sword you can actually use, make sure it has a carbon steel blade.

If you’re looking for the real deal without the thousand dollar price tag, check out:

• Paul Chen
• Valiant Armoury
• Cold Steel

If you’re looking for display only swords, my first stop would be United Cutlery.

A good machete is the ultimate outdoor companion.  It’s uses range from clearing land and chopping down trees to killing both fish and game, it is the perfect tool for gutting, filleting, scaling, quartering and butchering too.  As a tactical weapon, it’s extremely useful for self protection and preservation.  No other knife can serve as many purposes as a machete can.

With so many different machetes for sale it can be confusing to know which machete style is best for what job.  Knowing how to choose the best machete for your intended use will make machete control, and you work much more effective. 

Types of Machetes:

Double Edge Machete

This machete has two cutting edges.  Many people will cut one edge to a razor sharp finish for finer cutting and slicing options, and keep the other one more dull for chopping.  Or, sharpen both sides and just flip the machete over when for being able to do more work without having to stop and sharpen.  Double edge machetes can cut from any angle with just a flip of your wrist, which also make an excellent tactical machete as well as outdoor survival machete or even just for yard work.

Bolo

The Bolo machete is the favorite in Asia and the Pacific Rim.  This machete has a widened point that shifts its weight forward.  It chops and slashes with ease and is an excellent survival machete or outdoor sports machete.  

Heavy Machetes

Heavy machetes are made widening out towards the tip for maximum cutting and chopping power.  If you have heavier trees and wood to chop, this is the choice for you.

Kukri

The Kukri machete is like the Cadillac of all machetes.  They are typically more expensive than other machetes, but nothing can out-cut or out-chop a good Kukri style machete.  They feature a distinctive balance with the weight-forward towards the tips.  The edge is at an angle to have a unique deep bite with every stroke.  The Kukri is designed for when you need a hard working machete for big jobs.

Panga

The Panga machete comes in a selection of different styles and are a favorite in the African continent.  They are heavy duty workhorses that will chop through thick brush and cut down small trees and saplings.  This heavy machete will also make a fantastic general farm tool as well.

Sawback

A sawback machete is an excellent choice for an outdoor survival machete or a farming machete as it has a sawback to be able to saw through thicker terrain.  Government issue machetes and black machetes typically feature the sawback for army machetes and other government issued machetes.

Two Handed Machete

For jobs that need two hands, the two handed machete is the best machete choice.  Being able to use two hands give you better leverage for cutting down trees, tangled vines and thick terrain.  This machete makes a great jungle machete.

Some of eBladeStore.com’s most popular brand name machetes for sale are Cold Steel machetes, the Cold Steel Kukri machete and the Tramontina machete. 

Cold steel machetes comes in a large variety of options and are made of 1055 Carbon Steel with a tough spring temper.  They are then surfaced with a black, baked-on anti-rust finish. Each Cold Steel machete comes with a good utility edge which, with just a little work, can be made hair shaving sharp. The tough, Polypropylene handles of Cold Steel machetes are designed to provide a comfortable secure grip, and they are rugged enough to resist chipping, cracking or breaking, so they last practically forever.

The tramontina machete is extremely affordable and is a great general purpose machete.  It is made with durable carbon steel and comes with your choice of a wood handle or a black rubber handle.

When it comes to knowing how to choose the best machete, a full tang machete is going to be stronger and outlast any other machete.  This is one solid piece of metal that has a handle attached around it.  You may also want to make sure you have a machete sheath to help carry and protect your machete from the environment. 

A machete with sheath makes a great gift for any outdoorsmen whether they are using it for extreme sports, hunting, camping, or fishing.  Don’t forget the land owners or military friends.  A good tactical machete could quite possibly save a life.

Pocket knives hold a most alluring appeal to children.  They seem to be a most important rite of passage for both boys and girls.  The look on the face of your child when he or she is bestowed with their first real pocket knife is a look that you will remember forever.  It’s a mixture of joy, pride, and seriousness as they know this is putting them to a new level of being just a bit more grown up.  I know as I am a mother of four and have seen this with both my sons and my daughter.

There is also a lot of controversy surrounding children and knives.  I would say get over how knives promote violence.  Anything at all promotes violence and putting that attachment to a knife, as your child watches you cut, chop, slice, and do everything else you do with a knife will leave you looking like a hypocrite.  Knives are about having the most historical and well used tool in the history of being human, and your child inherently senses that.

Chances are your child will seem very interested in your own pocket knife, or wanting to cut things all by themselves, just like they see older kids and adults doing.  Then they begin to notice that other people, maybe even some of their friends, have their own pocket knives and they will want to have one of their own.  The popular question at this point is how do you determine what is the most appropriate age for a first pocket knife?

The first and most important pieces to look at when deciding if your child is old enough for their own pocket knife, is their maturity and responsibility level.  Does your child follow directions?  Does he/she have the responsibility and respect level that is required to handle a pocket knife?  Making sure your child understands the importance of this can help set some great goals for you to work on together.

Start with Knife Safety Education

Teaching your child knife safety should come before allowing your child to handle anything sharp, whether it’s knives or scissors.  How to hold them, carry them, and hand them back to you are the first skills that you can practice with them.  One idea is to start with a butter knife, or some other item that could represent a knife and practice safe handling skills.

Safe Knife Handling:

• Always hold knives by the handle and pointed away from your body.
• Always carry knives pointed outward and point down.  (If I have to tell you “don’t run with sharp pointy things, you probably shouldn’t have children, but you do want to make sure your child is very clear on that.)
• Hand a knife over handle first with the blade pointed down away from both your bodies.

Don’t just do these safe knife handling rules once and assume your child “gets it”.  Practice it repeatedly until you are quite sure they have formed some good habits.

Pick Your Child’s First Pocket Knife

Once your child has mastered the skills involved in handling a pocket knife, pick an appropriate pocket knife for them.  Victorinox has a most excellent line of first time pocket knives for young ones.  They have rounded tips and are sharp, but not razor sharp.  They are specifically engineered for a child of six or seven in mind.

Victorinox Sentry

Classic Red

Classic Red with Nail File

Classic Purple

Classic Pink Translucent

Supervise All Activities with Your Child’s Pocket Knife

When you first give your child their pocket knife, make sure that you allow them to use it, hold it, perhaps carry if for just a little bit, with you watching them of course.  Then, they need to give it back to you until the next opportunity that you can spend time with them and their pocket knife.  This will assure that your child doesn’t “accidentally” take it to school or have an issue with it by allowing friends to handle it.

After a time, you will feel your child is old enough to have their pocket knife to keep in their room or around the house as they see fit, but make sure you feel 100% comfortable with this first.  In the meantime, there will be plenty of opportunity for you and your child to enjoy quality time together while teaching them a skill they will use their entire life.  You can teach them how to care for and even how to sharpen their knife when they are fully skilled in the basics.

My children still get excited today when they receive a gift of a new knife.  Of course, they are much older now.  We’ll soon be looking into kitchen knives and other utility knives for their first new homes/apartments as they set out on their own.  But I’ll always remember their very own first pocket knife, and hearing from my children so will they.

Aqua Salt’s H-1 blade is thick for hearty use with a weight reducing swedge grind on the spine. It is available fully PlainEdged or SpyderEdged and has a thin, hollow-ground cutting surface. For enhanced visibility the fiberglass reinforced nylon handle is available in cornea searing Marine Yellow or subdued black and comes aggressively textured keeping the knife in your hand even if wet, cold or slippery. Injection molded Fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) sheath with multi-position FRN G-Clip.

Specifications

• Handle Material: FRN
• Blade Material: H-1
• Blade Length: 4.69″
• Overall Length: 9.25″
• Includes: Injection molded Fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) sheath with multi-position FRN G-Clip
• Origin: Japan
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.

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The SHOT Show attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 75 countries. The SHOT Show is owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions.

Download your copy of the 2010 SHOT Show Tracker: Your pre-show guide to everything happening at the show. Get information on seminars, exhibitors, show hours, show policies and much more.

2010 Show Hours

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Each Cape Cod™ Ceramic Dream Tool™ features an ergonomically correct handle constructed of the super strong copolymer ABS and TRP top coat. TRP, an engineering elastomer is the “softer” top layer of the handle. The TRP coating provides the pleasant feel of soft rubber.

3.5-Inch Paring Knife

5-Inch Chef Utility Knife

6-Inch Santoku Knife

7-Inch Chefs Knife

8-Piece Gourmet Knife Set

This Type of Tool has been used for Centuries and has proven to be one of the most useful for Bushcraft. The Golok is Light and Compact and is easy fo carry for a large knife. It Excels at Trail Clearing, Chopping, Shelter Building, Notching and Spliting Firewood.

The large knife will take Batoning without a Complaint and it great for use as a Draw Knife for Stripping Bark or Creating a Flat Area of a log. We feel it is one of the Best Bushcraft Tools avalible on Today’s Market.

Specifications

Blade Material: 1080-C
Blade Length: 11.10″
Overall Length: 16.78″
Includes: Leather Sheath
Origin: USA
Weight: 1.10 lbs.

Golok Natural Canvas Micarta

Golok Blaze Orange G-10

Golok Black Canvas Micarta

Golok Green Canvas Micarta

Golok Antique Ivory Micarta

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