Though most people are familiar with mass produced knives, did you know there are craftsmen who spend many hours making a single knife? Every detail is carefully considered to create a knife worthy of a showcase. Custom knives made by expert craftsmen use use only the highest quality materials to produce a blade that far […]

Today, more and more people are sharpening their knives themselves to save money and avoid the hassle of sending the blades out for sharpening. If you have recently started sharpening knives and other household blades, you need to know about sharpening angles. Too many people ignore the angle they are creating on the blade, believing […]

Keeping your woodworking tools sharp is a necessary step, as it is difficult to enjoy working with wood when you’re using dull tools. In fact, using dull handplanes can waste time and materials, not to mention being frustrating to work with. Though it’s a time consuming activity, sharpening hand plane blades must be done no […]

Buck knives are among the most popular knife brands for both hunting and kitchen cutlery. Buck knives are known for their distinctive shape. The edge of each knife is carefully researched and designed, and is made of high-quality materials that allow it to hold a super-sharp edge. The Buck knife brand was founded by Hoyt […]

Though knives are an essential part of any kitchen, they are also very popular collectibles. In fact, some of the same companies producing high-quality knives for the kitchen, or pocketknives for hunting or other outdoor uses, also produce knives designed to be collectibles. When purchasing collectible knives, unlike kitchen or pocket knives, your eye will […]

There is a surprising variety of survival and hunting knife types on the market today. Each is designed for a specific purpose. If you are an outdoor enthusiast it is especially important to own a hunting or survival knife; they are also popular among knife collectors. Whether you are a knife enthusiast or collector, or […]

Not only have swords played an integral role in warfare, defense, and the military for thousands of years, but they have also played a very important role in many popular movies and books as well as mythology. Throughout history, important battles and wars have spawned myths about the swords used. Attila the Hun claimed that […]

In recent years, Japanese knives have become very popular for kitchen use. Japanese chef’s knives may be seen in popular cooking shows, and are found at many cutlery stores. Unlike other knives, such as German knives, Japanese knives are designed to be very lightweight, with a fine edge. Their steel blade is brittle and sharp, […]

Kershaw Knives was founded in 1974 in Portland, Oregon, by a knife salesman named Pete Kershaw. He previously worked with the well-known Gerber Precision Knives company, where he had begun to come up with his own knife designs. The Kershaw Knives company was Pete Kershaw’s opportunity to produce and market his own knives. Today, Kershaw […]

Spyderco is known for high performance folding knives and sharpening tools designed for use with a wide range of knife styles. Spyderco is committed to manufacturing the highest level of reliable and utilitarian knives and knife accessories. Founded in 1978 by Sal Glesser, Spyderco is based in Golden, Colorado. In recognition of Glesser’s influences on […]