The Best Knife
Here, you can find articles containing information about the best parts of a knife such as the best handles, the best blade steels, the best blade styles, the best knife types, and so on. Find which knife is best for your needs!
The Best Knife Blade Steels
When looking for a long lasting knife, you will want to make sure you are picking one with reliable blade steel. Because there are hundreds of different blade steel compositions out there, we are here to help decide which is the best one for your needs. Steel is an alloy containing iron and carbon as…
The SOG Story
SOG originally stood for Studies and Observation Group, an elite joint services military group designed for covert operations in the Vietnam War. Sanctioned to develop and purchase their own equipment, SOG created a knife for use in one of the harshest environments in the world. It is in the spirit of this elite group that…
The History of the ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS Brand
What exists today as the most exclusive, best performing brand in the kitchen, the company’s roots are steeped in 275 years of tradition. The history of the ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS brand begins on June 13, 1731 (under the Gemini star sign). It was on that day that knife-maker Peter Henckels from Solingen registered the “TWIN”…
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The history of Heinr. Böker Baumwerk GmbH
Click here to see all Boker Knives offered by DiscountCutlery.net! A giant chestnut tree, shading the small Boeker tool factory in Remscheid in the 17th century, is the oldest traceable symbol connected with the Boeker name. Apparently, Boeker tools were very successful, since they were among the leading products in Germany and neighboring countries 100…
Schrade, Smith and Wesson – Taylor Brands, LLC
Taylor Brands, LLC is the official manufacturer and wholesale distributor of Smith & Wesson and Schrade Knives. Founded by Stewart Taylor in 1975, Taylor Brands has been manufacturing, designing and distributing high-quality stainless steel knives and accessories since its inception. Our new 163,000 square foot Distribution Center is located directly off Interstate 26 in…
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Parts of a Pocket Knife
Knife Blade Types
Knife Steel Types
154CM Steel – The American equivalent of the ATS-34 premium grade stainless steel made exclusively in Japan, owned by Hitachi Steels. SHOP 154CM Knives 420J2 Steel – An ideal knife blade that will be subject to high temperatures, humidity and corrosives such as salt. Does not require much care or maintenance. SHOP 420 Steel Knives…
Knife and Blade Definitions
Ballistic Cloth – A very durable, heavy nylon type material used for sheaths. Blade Spine – The blade spine typically refers to the thickest and fullest portion of the blade. On a single-edge flat-ground knife, blade spine always refers to the outermost back of the blade. On a classic dagger, the spine refers to the…
