Theclip-pointblade is formed when you take a normal blade and 'clip' the back which results in a thinner tip. This thin tip can be used to cut in hard to reach places and provides some additional control. A Bowie knife is a classic example of a knife with a clip-point blade. Usuall...
This type of knife has a lot of dimples on the side of the blade to prevent piece of salmon from being adhered. Wave knife (Bread Slicer) The Bread Slicer is often called "Wave knife" that has of course a lot of wave patterns at the edge of the blade. It is suitable for cutting ...
is one of the most popular types of locking systems. When the knife blade is opened, a vertical metal lockbar is angled from the side of the interior toward the center where it butts against the tang of the blade. The pressure of the lockbar, also called a leaf spring, prevents the b...
Never open or use knives irresponsibly or in inappropriate places. Spring-assisted knives, switchblades, and balisongs can be especially dangerous. Always maintain a firm grip on the knife and ensure nothing is in the blade’s opening path. Check out this article for moreswitchblade safety tips...
440 Steel- There are three different types of 440 steel, the hardest part of telling them apart is that often steel makers mark 440 on the tang of the blade and not the letter grade. This is especially true when it is one of the lower grades. This has led certain knife manufacturers ...
The blade—long enough to cover ground on a big piece of meat— is slightly flexible, with a sharp tip to handle the curves around bones. I call this the November knife because it is perfect for carving holiday roasts. There are also slicers with a rounded tip, for boneless meats. ...
So, more accurate translation would be Cow Blade. Hakata Bocho ( 博多包丁) - A regional variation of the Bunka Bocho or home cooking knife with a triangular nose and curved spine. Hakata is located on the southern island of Kyushu, where this knife style was once part of any good home ...
Paring knives are proof that you should never judge a knife by its size. This little piece of cutlery has a very thin blade that’s super sharp. It expertly peels, chops, slices, minces, and removes seeds. It’s my go-to for slicing fruit or cutting uphot peppers. ...
Discover the resilience of the 8Cr13Mov steel blade with this tactical, multipurpose knife, featuring a durable nylon fiber handle and a stone washed finish for enhanced grip in any outdoor scenario.
metal, knife knowledge We’ve covered the various blade shapes that knives can have (Knife Blade Types), but that’s not the whole picture when it comes to choosing a knife. The metal the blade is made of has a large impact on how a knife will perform. Here we go over what each ...