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Author Archives: Jonny Bear
How To Start A Successful Knife Collection
Whether you’re a knife enthusiast or looking for a hobby that will make you money, knife collecting can be a rewarding activity. Knife collections fetch thousands of dollars on sites like Ebay, Craigslist and Knife Auction, but if you don’t know where to begin, things can quickly get complicated. Here are a few tips for [...]
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Butter knife that failed to cut throat not a deadly weapon, court rules
The California Court of Appeals recently determined that a butter knife, even when used to try to cut someone’s throat, is not a deadly weapon. This fascinating case began at a Los Angeles high school when three students attacked another student, simply identified as Deon, on the school’s campus. As two students held Deon down, [...]
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Maine legislator pushes for switchblades for those with one arm
Maine State Representative Sheryl Briggs is mounting a campaign to legalize switchblade knives for individuals with one arm. The proposal is similar to a federal law that exempts those with one arm from the prohibition of switch blades of 3 inches or less. The reasoning behind the push, quite simple: it’s hard to pry open [...]
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NOVA does documentary revealing “Secrets of the Samurai Sword.”
The samurai sword, also known as the katana, has a rich history dating back from ancient Japan. The sword, which typically exceeds 23 inches in length, is known for its curved single-edge blade and long grip. It gained popularity among waring clans in 12th century Japan and has traditionally been a sword associated with an [...]
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Sushi Knives and Sharp Blades
An article published by ABC News today reported that a Japanese sushi federation has created a certification program for aspiring sushi chefs. “We just want to make sure foreign chefs understand the basics of sushi making: how to cut, clean and prepare raw fish,” said Masayoshi Kazato, an experienced chef who was one of the [...]
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New Jersey Knife Laws Make Pocket Knives Illegal
A few weeks ago, we blogged about the efforts of the group Knife Rights to repeal many of the laws regulating knives. A recent column by Greg Bean of the New Jersey publication The Examiner gave a prime example of the confusion surrounding knife laws in many states. Bean tells the tale of a young [...]
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San Francisco Chronicle profiles life-long knife sharpener
The San Francisco Chronicle recently ran an interesting profile on life-long knife sharpener and knife expert Eric. E. Weiss. Weiss, 55, has been sharpening knives since he was five-years-old. He currently earns a living by sharpening approximately 35-40 knives per day, at $8-10 per knife. Weiss mans a booth at the Berkely Farmer’s Market three [...]
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How to pick out the right camp knife
There are a bunch of camp knives out there, often making it daunting to make a purchase. The video below, in which an old-time knife connoisseur is explaining the differences in camping knives to a knife newcomer, is a great example of the diversity of the camping knife market. The man has stretched approximately a dozen [...]
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How to Hold a Throwing Knife
So you’re interested in knife throwing? Well, before you go pro, the first thing you need to do is learn how to hold a knife. There are two primary grips used by knife throwers, both of which we’ll explain below. Hammer Grip The hammer grip is the easiest method of holding a throwing knife and [...]
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How to teach kids to use kitchen knives
Few instincts are stronger than a parent’s desire to protect their child from danger, which is why it’s important to teach your children the correct way to use kitchen knives. The most important thing to stress to young ones about kitchen knives is that they are tools, not toys. Here’s an example of something you [...]
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