Archive for December, 2009

Bowie Knife Sharpening Techniques

December 31, 2009

A Bowie knife presents two principal challenges where sharpening the blade is concerned. First, the blade on these knives is anywhere from 6 to 12 inches long. At the longer extreme, this makes the blade almost as difficult to sharpen as is a short sword. The blade also has a significant curve at the...
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Victorinox Cutlery10-Inch Chef’s Knife, Black Fibrox Handle

December 31, 2009
Victorinox Cutlery10-Inch Chef’s Knife, Black Fibrox Handle

A powerful tool for slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, and dicing; light weight and long blade make it great for cooks with larger hands and frequent big chopping jobs High carbon stainless-steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; conical ground through length and depth for a wider break point; ice tempered to sustain sharpness longer Blade...
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Buck Knives, History of Hoyt H Buck

December 31, 2009

One of the most trusted names in pocket knives, hunting knives, and survival knives is Buck knives. Buck knives is the biggest  name of Quality in the world of knives. Buck knives where created by Hoyt H Buck. Hoyt Buck started making hunting knives as a apprentice in Kansas over 100 years ago. He...
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Does anyone know from first-hand experience if ceramic kitchen knives are really better…?

December 31, 2009

I’ve been thinking about buying myself one and have no idea if its a good investment or which brand is better…any help? Thanks
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Pocketknife Care Made Easy

December 31, 2009

There are literally thousands of articles on the web that outline various methods of caring for your knives.  In this article, I will break it down to the simplest terms – using the KISS principle “Keep It Simple Stupid” to describe how to ensure your favorite knife lasts you many years.  The information in...
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What material does Wusthof use for their knives?

December 31, 2009

i have Wusthof Grand Prix II chef and paring knife and i also have a classic santoku. what type of metal does wusthof use to make these knives?
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Knives Have Many Different Functions

December 31, 2009

Knives have many different functions. They can be used in just about every outdoor sport you can think of.  There are also many different sorts of knives and many different maker of these knives.  All have different functions.  From kitchen cutlery to search and rescue, scuba diving and rock climbing, there are  also survival...
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Can I Use My Bowie Knife as a Screwdriver?

December 31, 2009

Bowie knives are renowned for their versatility as general purpose knives. You’ll find that the blade can be used for a wide range of things, from skinning and cleaning game and fish to cleaning branches and much more. However, you will find a lot of uses that bowie knives are not suited for. These...
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What Qualifies a Knife to Be a Bowie Knife?

December 31, 2009

Bowie knives are some of the most sought after and prized knives in the world. Their rugged good looks, impressive size and incredible durability and usability make them ideal for numerous situations, from clearing brush to personal protection. However, what actually qualifies as a Bowie knife? To answer this question, you’ll have to understand...
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Benchmade Knife Company is a Very Good Knife Company

December 31, 2009

Benchmade knife Company is a very good knife company. Located out of  Oregon City Oregon. It is Run by Roberta and Les De Asis.  Benchmade makes many different styles of knives, Products that are good for the military, law-enforcement, search and rescue, as well as most of your outdoor sports such as hunting ,...
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