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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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What is the identical meaning of heshe is the sharpest knife in the drawer?
He/she is a very astute or clever person. The smartest in their cohort.
What are the parts of a knife?
There are many different parts of a knife. The main ones are here:
Back spacer-the material that holds the two sections of the handle together in a folder.
Belly-edge curve or arc. The greater the belly, the better you can make sweeping cuts necessary for skinning. In a combat knife, it changes the angle of attack from a chopping cut to a slashing movement.
Choil-the unsharpened part of the blade where it meets the handle; many knives have a choil designed to accept the index finger so you can choke down on the blade and have better control. Some makers assert that choils are to avoid ragged indentations at the grind termination when resharpening. Either way, it's for your benefit.
Fuller-more commonly known as a blood groove, this hollowed out strip reduces weight without removing strength from the blade.
Jimping-notched sections on any part of the knife used for enhancing grip.
Quillon-pronounced "key own" (it's French), these are the extensions from the handle that protect your hands from moving down on the blade.
Recurve-a sweeping blade edge in an S shape, used for extending the length of the cutting edge, improve slicing, or just for visual effect. This is more difficult to sharpen in the field since you need rods.
Scales-the handle sections attached to the tang of a full-tang knife or to the back spacer of a folder.
Skeletonized-some pieces of the handle material are taken out to make the knife lighter.
Spine-the back of the blade.
Swage/swedge-often called a false edge, this taper or bevel on the spine near the blade tip reduces weight and thickness of the blade and if sharpened, produces an extra cutting edge for enhanced penetration. Often seen on fighting knives.
Tang-how far the knife blade extends into the handle; the two types are partial or full. Full tang is generally stronger.
Thumb rise-also called a ramp or rest, this area at the place where the handle and blade meet allows the user to apply thumb pressure and exert greater control over the knife.
What are some different names for knives?
A good Chef will have a range of knives to help prepare different foods, here is a common selection, Chefs Knife, Boning knife, fish filleting knives, paring knife, peeling knife, butchers knife, Bread knife, carving knife and meat clever.
Japanese kitchen knives tend to be a lot more specialized and diverse. The list of over 100 knife types in the attached link.
How do you make your Swiss army knife move better?
Oil it.
- Wash off any dirt in clean soapy water, especially anything that has got in the mechanism.
- Dry it on a paper towel.
- Apply a little light machine oil, move the blades back and forth a few times.
- Then remove the excess oil with a paper towel.
Cutco knives are extremely good. I have a whole set of them. They are the most precise knives I have ever used. You won't be disappointed if you purchase some.
Can you use a knife to cut a portion of the egg shell out?
NOTE: This works better if the egg is cold.
The second way is to tap the knife at one end of the egg to make a hole.
Are gravity knives illegal in Maryland?
No, gravity knives are not illegal in Maryland.
Knives are regulated under two statutes of the state's Criminal Law article, Title 4-101 and 4-105.
4-105 is a ban on the sale of switchblades and ballistic knives within the state, and gravity knives do notmeet the state's definition of either because they don't have any form of spring or mechanical device that propels the blade.
4-101 prohibits the carry of certain weapons concealed (open carry is always legal unless banned by local city ordinance). Some knives are mentioned, but "penknives" are exempt from this prohibition. The statute itself does not define "penknife," but a binding court decision in 1979 ruled it means any knife with a blade that folds into the handle, no matter how large. The statute states penknives with switchblade mechanisms are still illegal to conceal, but all other penknives are legal. This makes both gravity knives and butterfly knives legal to carry in Maryland unless prohibited by local ordinance.
To head off a potential criticism of this answer, there are those who might point to a ruling back in the 1964 that stated gravity knives were considered dangerous weapons. However, this ruling is now invalidated due to both changes in the law since then and by the later ruling in 1979.
an automatic knife is a folding knife that opens with a spring by pushing a button
Can you carry a knife on bourbon street?
as long as the blade is not longer than 4 inches it's not a problem.
but wearing it say on your belt, in a holder is not recommended as the policemen/bouncers may ask you to leave it at home or in your car.
so carry it if you want but keep it in your pocket or out of sight.
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.
Do people scrape their skin with a knife?
Yes.They would normally scrape their skin with penknife leaving scars on their hands when they felt stressful.
What is the name of the law that says you can't bring knives to school?
In the U.S., it's basically called the Knife Law, USC Title 15 Chapter 29 and USC Title 18 Part I Chapter 44. It is defined differently in each state, more specific in some than others.
How did John Nelson Cooper make his knives?
It's all explained in the Cooper knife book. Authored by William Martin and Paul Basch.
John Nelson Cooper used the stock removal method to make his knives. He used 01 carbon steel and cartage brass for his guards and butt caps. His handles were made from micarta, he also held two pattens for the way he attached his guard to the blade. The book that was written by Martin and Basch is the only book written and only 500 books were printed, so good luck on finding one. If any one needs more information about Mr. Cooper email me at davidboone@hotmail.com
When did the Swiss army knife come To be?
It came to be in 1891
Swiss Army knives were originally created in 1891 for use by the Swiss Army.
Swiss Army Knives are made by two manufacturers: Victorinox and Wenger.
Victorinox is located in Ibach, canton Schwyz; and Wenger is located in Delémont, canton Jura.
These two companies have been manufacturing knives for the Swiss Army, and for retail sale, since 1891. The model currently supplied to the Swiss Army is called "Soldatenmesser 08".
What is the cost of a Swiss army knife?
The smallest keyring type knives cost 12-13 Swiss Franks.
The standard size knives cost 30-50 Franks. The one actually used by the Swiss Army, the "Soldatenmesser 08" costs 44 Franks. Bigger knives can cost 100 Franks.
Swiss Army Knives are made by two manufacturers: Victorinox and Wenger.
Victorinox is located in Ibach, canton Schwyz; and Wenger is located in Delémont, canton Jura.
These two companies have been manufacturing knives for the Swiss Army, and for retail sale, for over a century.
