Knife And Outdoors Magazine
Here’s where you’ll find helpful articles on all things KNIFE!
Introduction In the world of knife steel, there is a multitude of opinions on just about every aspect of each metal. Some claim one is easier to sharpen in the field, another says one keeps an edge better, while another swears by the toughness. For everyone to agree on one certain steel is very rare,…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]hrowing knives are cool, right? Specifically weighted and designed to be accurately and effectively thrown, they are a distinct and separate category from regular knives. Knife throwing is a great activity that develops hand/eye coordination and accuracy. And let’s just admit it, as a kid you likely thought about throwing a knife at a target or…
Well, that’s a bit of a sensational title, so maybe I’ll clarify it a bit! They’re more like weird, scary and mysterious cutting implements that you don’t hear too much about! That’s a bit more like it. Here at Knife Up, we’re always looking for a unique twist on knives and related tools that give…
Only a few other companies in the world can create such high-quality knives like the ones that ESEE has, and among the models that they currently have, the seems to stand apart from the rest. If you are looking for a reliable knife that you can take with you on your camping or hiking trips,…
The is a person’s best friend when that person is out on a camping trip or has gone fishing. This knife would cleanly cut one’s freshly-caught fish on a fishing trip and this knife would cut through the bone (with precision) of any game the person on a hunting trip would have caught. In general,…
A real Spetsnaz knife is not a ballistic knife. A ballistic knife is a knife whose blade is propelled from the handle by a spring, gas, explosion, or some other mechanism. Spetsnaz knives are issued to the Russian special forces for field and garrison use. Like many other Russian and Soviet-era weapons, these knives are very…
Did you know that the largest knife in the world is smaller than the largest spoon in the world? Who would’ve ever known? There are three world records for large knives: the largest utility knife, the largest pocket knife (it doesn’t fit in your pocket just as a little FYI) and the largest Bowie knife.
Introduction Crucible Industries CPM S90V Knife is tough stuff. This steel is well known for for its wear-resistance. According to Crucible, S90V is used in plastic feedscrews, valve components, nozzles, slitters, cutters, gear pumps, pelletizing equipment, bearings, and other hard use parts. In the knifemaking world, S90V is legendary for its near perfect edge-retention. It…
Introduction With the vast amount of “boutique steel” on the market today, the knifemaker and consumer have an unprecedented ability to be choosy about the type of steel they want in their knives. Online forums are awash in back and forth banter on what steel to use for what purpose, how to heat treat and…
Bohler M390 Steel Introduction Bohler M390 stainless steel is one of the recent wave of “super steels” heralded by knife makers all over the world. It has characteristics of high hardness and excellent corrosion resistance. This means you’re going to get a very fine edge that retains its sharpness even through hard use, with little…