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Knives
Knives are one of the most versatile tools of all times. They are used everyday in the kitchen for chopping up chicken and for fine detailing small fruits. Campers use them to cut rope and clean fish. Most soldiers and rescue personnel would not be caught without one. Some knives are kept just for the collector's value.
1,247 Questions
What were jack knives used for?
Many years ago, almost all men carried a small pocket knife. A jack knife is normally a small folding knife that fits in pockets. "Jack knife" doesn't have a specific kind of blade.
What did Lewis and Clark use knives for?
They were explorers. They probably needed them for defense, or other use.
Wooden folding knife with le defenseur on the blade looking for history on knife?
The wooden folding knife inscribed with "Le Défenseur" likely refers to a specific model or brand associated with the French term for "The Defender." Such knives often feature craftsmanship that reflects a blend of utility and artistry, common in both traditional and modern knife-making. While specific history may vary, knives like these are often linked to outdoor activities, survival, or even as collectibles. If you can provide more details or images, further identification may be possible.
Which is safer a sharp knife or a blunt knife?
depends on what you are doing with it. if you are actively using it for cutting purposes ad sharp knife is far safer for many reasons. first, it provides a cleaner cut to the item, resulting in less chance of the blade slipping and hitting you. second, if it does hit you it will cut clean. A deap cut is bad, but its far worse if it is a deap jagged cut. a clean cut will heal much faster and is easier to bandage, a dull bladed cut tends to tear more then slice and leaves bad scaring. if you are using the knife to spread things (butter, jam, frosting) dull is always better
Knife with lighter on top of handle?
Sure , http://www.swordsswords.com/classy-looking-knife-lighter.aspx
What are the two most important type of kichen knife?
The 3 most common kitchen knives are:
1. chefs knife - this is the knife with the most versatility. It can be used for almost any application and it comes in varying lengths from 10" to 8" to 6".
2. paring knife - this knife is used for small jobs like slicing fruit or small vegetables. it is also effective for peeling. this knife tends to be between 3" - 5" long.
3. serrated knife - this knife is used for things like crusty bread and stiff vegetables like acorn squash and even large fruit like watermelon and cantelope.
Can Children be shocked by knife in toaster?
metal is a conductor of electricity meaning it the electricity can pass through the outlet to the toaster then through the knife to the child's hand shocking them so in short yes
What are some good knife companies?
good knives are generally made by the top brands Gerber makes good knives such as the lmf 2, cold steel makes some excellent knives. smith and Wesson is also good and so is Sheffield. if you are looking for a good fixed blade i recommend the gerber lmf 2 if you have about $100 if not a ka-bar is good. if you are looking for a good folding knife gerber and Sheffield make good knives for a modest price
Like everything else we might encounter, a knife can be potentially dangerous.
As a sharp instrument designed for cutting or piercing, a knife can be particularly dangerous if it is misused or simply mishandled.
Use commonsense when handling all sharp implements and other potentially dangerous items.
Yes, if used carelessly, and particularly not when dull [not maintained correctly].
Is a sharp tool safer to use than a dull one?
cause a dull tool hurts more if it stabs you and a sharp tool is fast and slick going threw you.
Do you possibly mean a knife that is attached to the front of a rifle? If so, that is a bayonet.
It depends on the size or material that the knife is. usually anywhere between a few ounces to maybe a pound.
What is a dealer in knives called?
A dealer in knives is simply known as a knives dealer. A person who makes knives is known as a knife maker or forger.
What is a sentence for knives?
There are different types of knives that you can use for different things.
Vanity, meaning trying to be like God. Being like God, the ability to give and take life. The Vainest Knife, being the one someone would use to take their own life.
About 75% of all diamonds mined are employed by industry, because diamonds are the hardest known mineral.
Cutting tools with diamond tips and edges are often developed with industrial diamonds. Knives, in the sense of eating, hunting or other common utility, are not edged with diamonds.
However, there are scientific uses of diamond knives, and you can read more about them, below. Be aware that these diamonds are gem-quality diamonds, and the knives are priced accordingly.
It appears that they are not, as there is a SOG Factory in Lynnwood, Washington USA however country of origin indicates "assembled in USA" or many other countries their knifes are made. Assembled in USA is not the same as "Made in USA" according to the US FTC federal guidelines. See http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus03-complying-made-usa-standard
If you will go to their website and review each knife - you will see COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, "Made in USA" means that "all or virtually all" the product has been made in America. That is, all significant parts, processing, and labor that go into the product must be of U.S. origin.
What does sharpen the saw mean?
Self-Improvement or Self-Growth
Seek better ways to improve your physical, mental and spiritual ways.
Stephen R. Covey talks about it on his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Covey uses the common analogy of a woodcutter who is sawing for several days straight and is becoming less and less productive. The process of cutting dulls the blade. So the solution is to periodically sharpen the saw.
