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[7 Key Facts] How to Harden and Temper a Knife? (Knife Knowledge)

It is difficult to tell if a knife has been properly heat-treated by simply looking at it. The contrast between the knife’s surface and heat treatment can be determined by using it continuously. Heat treatment is essential for a knife to be able to perform at its best at the task at hand. You should […]

[2 Key Facts] Everything You Should Know About Stock Removal for Knives (Knife Knowledge)

I have covered how to create blades using the traditional method but there is another method you can use to create a knife without having to forge your blade. This method of creating knives is called the stock removal method. The difference between the stock removal method and the traditional way of making a knife […]

How Do You Maintain a Knife? (Knife Knowledge)

It is essential to protect your blade, especially if you are in a survival situation since your knife will keep you alive. One of the things you should avoid doing is stabbing your knife into the soil when you are in the field. Dirt can still be abrasive to your blade, similar to stabbing a […]

[3 Key Facts] Is It Hard to Make Your Own Knife? (Knife Knowledge)

A knife is simply a blade that attaches to a handle. There are many types of knives available, each designed for a specific task. Consider what you want your knife’s purpose to do in the long -term before you decide on which knife you will make. It’s always a good idea to test out different […]

[4 Key Facts] What Is the Best Way to Sharpen Knives? (Knife Knowledge)

Sharpening your blade is the last step of knife making. Each knifemaker will have their preferred method for sharpening blades. The knifemaker can choose which method is best for them, but it’s what really matters. Any method that works well for your knife will work. There are many sharpeners on the market. It can be […]

[5 Key Facts] What You Should Know About Cryogenic Knife Treatment (Knife Knowledge)

You’ve probably seen the term thrown around forums and knife product descriptions. Cryogenic treating, or processing, or refining, or whatever a knife manufacturer decides to call it, sounds suspiciously like marketing nonsense. Blade Mag covered this topic pretty well by interviewing some high profile knife makers like Paul Bos and Bob Bealy. The process is explained […]

[4 Key Facts] What Are the Different Knife Steels? List of Knife Steels (Knife Knowledge)

Almost all knives will be made out of variations of two different steels: carbon and stainless. The crazy sequences of numbers and letters you sometimes see pinned to a knife are the steel grade, which vary depending on the mix of elements in the steel and the heat treatment. Most knife manufacturers are more than […]

[4 Key Facts] What Is the History of Knives? (Knife Knowledge)

1. Man has a special bond with hunting tools especially the knife. Even during pre-historic times, the knife was man’s special tool used not only for hunting but also for survival. Later on, knives became essential for construction and food preparation. Knives started out as sharpened tools and slowly evolved into the modern knife we […]

[4 Key Facts] A Glossary of Terms of Knives (Knife Knowledge)

Most people think knives are cool, but not everyone knows what tang is, or the difference between AUS8 carbon steel and 420HC stainless steel, or even what the difference between carbon and stainless is. That’s the realm of knife makers and enthusiasts with gun cases dangerously packed to the gills with their blade collection. There are […]

[31 Key Facts] What Are the Basic Knife Cuts? (Knife Knowledge)

1. The Four Basic Knife Cutting Techniques These four basic knife cuts are often done wrong. Watch Chef Blake’s video to learn the proper methods of dicing, mincing, julienne, and chiffonade. Dicing: Dicing is making a cut into a cubeshape. There are three sizes: small, medium, and large. Julienne. The julienne cut is extremely common […]

[26 Key Facts] Are Plastic Putty Knives Any Good? (Knife Knowledge)

1. Because they are made from plastic rather than carbon or stainless steel, these putty knives won’t last as long, but they are still durable and a great value because you get three different types of knives in one set. This includes a 1.5inch putty knife, a 3inch spreader, and a 6inch taping knife. Plastic […]

[32 Key Facts] Are Plastic Putty Knives Any Good? (Knife Knowledge)

[48 Key Facts] What Is a 1918 Trench Knife Worth? (Knife Knowledge)

1. 1918 WWI Trench Knife $46.99 : Brass Knuckles Company The original trench knife used in World War I was made by French manufacturer Au Lion. This was followed by a onemillionpiece order manufactured by the U.S. company Landers, Frary & Clark (L.F. &C.). 2. California imposes a strict ban on all kinds of brass […]

[45 Key Facts] Does 1095 Make a Good Knife? (Knife Knowledge)

1. 1095 Steel for Knives 1095 steel, when used in knives, holds a great edge and is very easy to sharpen. However, the properties of this type of steel give it a tendency to easily rust if not oiled and deliberately cared for. 1095, though not alloyed with chromium like stainless steel, takes a great […]

[30 Key Facts] What Is the Best Knife Edge Angle? (Knife Knowledge)

1. Work Sharp Culinary tested thousands of kitchen knives to find the ideal edge for performance over durability and found 17 degrees to be our ideal edge across most knife and steel types, and 17 degrees is the goto angle for all of our sharpeners (the E5 has an optional angle kit with 15 and […]

[48 Key Facts] What Is a 1918 Trench Knife Worth? (Knife Knowledge)

1. 1918 WWI Trench Knife $46.99 : Brass Knuckles Company Mark 1 Trench Knife manufactured by Landers, Frary & Clark in 1918. Different from the triangle blade used in the 1917 model, it also has a “skull crush” pommel. 2. Trench knives, also called knuckle knives, were created to use in close quarters combat, during […]

[36 Key Facts] What Is a 1918 Trench Knife Worth? (Knife Knowledge)

1. 1918 WWI Trench Knife $46.99 : Brass Knuckles Company The US Mark 1 trench knife was one of two official issue fighting knives used by American forces during the First World War. It owed its design, which incorporated a heavy knuckleduster grip, to tests carried out on knives already in use on the Western […]

[47 Key Facts] What Is a 1918 Trench Knife Worth? (Knife Knowledge)

1. 1918 WWI Trench Knife $46.99 : Brass Knuckles Company The “knuckle duster” handguard on a trench knife is designed to protect the fingers during handtohand combat. 2. The Mark I trench knife is an American trench knife designed by officers of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) for use in World War I. It has […]

[37 Key Facts] Are Plastic Putty Knives Any Good? (Knife Knowledge)

[47 Key Facts] How Much Is a World War 1 Trench Knife? (Knife Knowledge)

1. The Mark I, developed in 1918, has a substantial spiked “brass knuckle” handle, dagger style blade, and steel scabbard. Original Mark I knives in any condition are hard to find and typically cost over $1000. This United States Army 1918 trench knife has a brass knuckle handle with individual finger loops and a doubleedged […]

[48 Key Facts] What Is a 1918 Trench Knife Worth? (Knife Knowledge)

1. 1918 WWI Trench Knife $46.99 : Brass Knuckles Company Mark 1 Trench Knife manufactured by Landers, Frary & Clark in 1918. Different from the triangle blade used in the 1917 model, it also has a “skull crush” pommel. 2. The Mark I trench knife is an American trench knife designed by officers of the […]

[48 Key Facts] What Is a 1918 Trench Knife Worth? (Knife Knowledge)

1. 1918 WWI Trench Knife $46.99 : Brass Knuckles Company Mark 1 Trench Knife manufactured by Landers, Frary & Clark in 1918. Different from the triangle blade used in the 1917 model, it also has a “skull crush” pommel. 2. The Mark I trench knife is an American trench knife designed by officers of the […]

[45 Key Facts] What Is a 1918 Trench Knife Worth? (Knife Knowledge)

1. 1918 WWI Trench Knife $46.99 : Brass Knuckles Company The M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. M3 fighting knife. The M3 Fighting Knife Used by US Military French Army Wars World War II Indochina War Korean War Algerian War Vietnam War Production […]

[46 Key Facts] What Is a 1918 Trench Knife Worth? (Knife Knowledge)

1. 1918 WWI Trench Knife $46.99 : Brass Knuckles Company Mark 1 Trench Knife manufactured by Landers, Frary & Clark in 1918. Different from the triangle blade used in the 1917 model, it also has a “skull crush” pommel. 2. The Mark I trench knife is an American trench knife designed by officers of the […]

[32 Key Facts] What Is the 21 Foot Rule and What Is a Reaction Gap? (Knife Knowledge)

1. The 21 Foot Rule is entirely concerned with the “reactionary gap.” This is the distance between the individual the CCWpacking John Q. Public or police officer and a potentially dangerous threat, wherein the individual may respond to sudden action. Lt. John Tueller The 21foot rule was developed by Lt. John Tueller, a firearms instructor […]

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