Knife Information & Tips

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• Buying the Right Knife - 4 Steps to Buying the Right Knife
• Fixed Blade vs. Folding Blade Knives - explains the difference between fixed and folding blade knives
• Types of Knives - a summary of the different styles and functions of knives
• How To Buy A Diving Knife - With so many choices for dive knives on the market, how do you decide which one is right for you?
• Knife Care and Maintenance - To keep your knife in the best possible working condition, follow the points outlined in this article
• How to Buy and Use Knife Sharpeners - Learn the key to a long-lasting blade--and your own safety
• Types of Kitchen Knives - A glossary of kitchen knives to help you get started
• Cutting Board Basics - Welcome to the world of cutting boards.
• Knife Steel Facts - Attributes and Best Applications of Stainless Steels used in Knife Manufacturing
• Tips to Make You a Better Knife Thrower - The following tips are designed to introduce the beginning thrower to the basics of knife throwing.
• Anatomy of a Knife - describes the makeup of a knife as well as different types of blades
• Sharpening Your Knives - information about different types of knife sharpeners and how to use them
• Knife Legal Considerations - brief summary of legal considerations when dealing with knives
• Blade Geometry FAQ - provides a working knowledge of blade shapes and grinds
• Serrated vs. Plain Edge Knives - There's been a jump in recent years in the popularity of serrated edges, and there's often confusion as to when a serrated edge is advantageous, versus when a plain edge is advantageous
• About the Bowie Knife - A Bowie knife is commonly used in modern times to refer to any large sheath knife. The term also applies to a specific style of knife designed by Colonel James "Jim" Bowie and originally created by James Black.
• History of the Bowie Knife - The first knife Bowie became famous with was allegedly designed by his brother Rezin in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana and smithed by blacksmith Jesse Cleft out of an old file.