Knife And Outdoors Magazine
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Are you looking for the best throwing knife around? Well, wait no more because we just reviewed 3 top-selling throwing knives and our findings will shock you. (Yes, you wouldn’t believe what dirt we uncovered). I know there are lots of choices out there for throwing knives and, with this guide, you’ll find your perfect…
New kinds of steel are being forged and created virtually every day and it’s tough to keep track of them. Here is just a brief overview of some of the common steels used for knife-making over the past few years (like 2010-2020) … ish! We have lots of articles on knifeup.com that break down the…
Introduction Rewind a decade and a half and ask the question, “What is the best stainless steel for knives?” An overwhelming majority would have sung the praises of 440C. Arguably the most famous folding knife in American history, the Buck 110, was made of 440C prior to 1981. On the other hand, 440C has been…
However, in our attempt to help you maximize the efficiency of your research, we’ve gone ahead and researched a VERY good alternative and our best recommendation for a CRKT Ultima alternative. Introducing the Gerber StrongArm Fixed Blade Serrated Edge tactical knife. It’s almost exactly the same size and length as the Ultima. It’s also full…
The Powder Metallurgy (PM) SG2 steel is also known as SGPS. It is manufactured by a Japanese steel manufacturer that is well known for the steels they make. The SG2 is high carbon content and a high alloy stainless steel. Powder metallurgy improves the alloy significantly. Regardless of the few comments to the contrary, one…
“I’ve been Hearing a lot about these knives, balisongs, but what the heck are they?!” I’m sure at one point or another we have all asked this question. This should help answer some of the most common questions surrounding balisongs. Balisongs A balisong is a pocket knife that has two handles that both rotate in…
The term “open carry” is commonly heard when talking about the civilian use of weaponry. We all know that this obviously means to carry a weapon openly. So what are the gritty details and from where does this term originate. I hope to answer the common questions surrounding open carry and make it…
Overview Perfect knife steels are like opinions… You were expecting a joke, right? Well, the fact is, there is no “perfect” knife steel. It all depends on what your intended use for the knife will be, where you expect to use the blade and the conditions in which you will use it. Many throw around…
If you are planning to buy knives online, it is important that you know the best place to buy them. The internet is full of various shops and it is your responsibility to find a seller that is reputable and honest. Let me start this article with all honesty and say that there are dozens…
Cutting wood is tiring and laborious. Usually, tools such as axes and hatchets give the user weight to split the wood but the swing requires work to propel the weight. Batoning is a method one can use to split wood with little effort. Batoning also gives the user more control and precision. This article teaches…