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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.
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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.
What superstition is there when Giving a knife as a present?
Knives are said to be a dangerous gift... It is believed one must purchase a knife to safely use it. When giving a knife as a gift, ask the recipient to give you a penny and they will be safe.
What is the superstitions on giving a knife for a gift?
It is believed that by giving a knife as a gift the relationship between the giver and recipient may be severed. To prevent this, the recipient should give the person who gave them the knife payment in return. Sometimes a penny or other coin will be presented along with the knife and returned back to the person giving the gift.
Where can you get pocket knives?
There various store locations where you can find pocket knives. In the United States, Cabelas or Sportsmans Warehouse both have a wide selection of knives including pocket knives. However, I would recommend going online because you will get better pricing for your knives.
There are many places where you can get pocket knives online.
How old do you have to be to have a pocket knife?
There are no age limits on pocket knives, however common sense must be exercised.
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Who was the first knife company?
Probably black smiths, hundreds of years ago. Long before companies existed, knives were being sold. I doubt any particular company is on record as the first to sell knives.
Is there a knife that doesn't cut skin?
Yes, a very, very dull one. Of course, it won't cut anything else either.
The sharpest knife which isn't for everyday use is made out of diamond and has a blade width that is just 1 atom thick. It's used to cut super thin slices of the samples for the electron microscope in the labs.
From the knives used in common knife works sharpest knives are the the single grind or chisel edge knives. As usual those have thinner edges, thus being sharper compared to their double grind counterparts (see attached link for the edge grind explanation diagram).
Japanese fugubiki type knife is perhaps one of the sharpest conventional knives, single ground edge, thin knife, with low angle edge designed to cut delicate flesh of blowfish.
Usuba type knives are also single ground and with very low edge angles. Typically less than 10 degree angle total.
Military combat knives and other hard use knives have much thicker edges, typically 40 degree angle included or even more.
Where are cold steel knives made?
Their own web site states, "Our products are manufactured world wide. Most items are made in Japan, Taiwan, or China."
Can you sharpen a knife on a piece of marble?
No-all that will happen is that you either will:
Scratch up the knife or
Chip the edge beyond repair
What does the x on case knives mean?
One of the blades will have a series of round dots and X's. A year ending in 0 will have 5 x's and 5 dots. Each year after that will lose one dot or x. Other markings indicate the proper decade to determine the production year.
The bowie knife is created by Jim Bowie. It is a fixed blade knife which is easily available on both online as well as offline stores at decent prices.
Knives don't have hilts-it is a term associated with swords which is composed of the crossguard or tsuba, the handle and the pommel. Knife handles are composed of the handle piece or handle scales and/or bolsters.
In leominster how old do you have to be to buy a pocket knife?
In Leominster, Massachusetts, there is no specific age requirement for purchasing a pocket knife. However, state laws generally allow minors to possess knives, but they may face restrictions on carrying them in public. Retailers may have their own policies regarding the sale of knives to minors, so it's advisable to check with individual stores. Always ensure compliance with local laws and regulations when purchasing or carrying knives.
What is the meaning of the sharpest knife in the drawer?
smart, weird, geek, odd, garuntied for failure, unintillegent, woody, witty, zany, insane, crucial to mankind, and insult to people
Why don't Chinese people use spoons forks or knives?
the Chinese used forks way before the chopsticks, search it on wikapedia, they also used spoons
What do you think about spyderco brand knives?
Every Spyderco knife I have ever owned has been great. Absolutely no complaints here.
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