Cool Knives

A pocket knife is a folding knife with a blade that is small enough to fit in the pocket. Pocket knives are typically characterized by their convenience, ease of opening with one hand, and sturdy construction.  These knives are tools that have been around since the early days of humanity. They range from kitchenware to utility knives and can come in many different sizes and shapes. But military pocket knives are a specific type of knife, designed with certain specifications for military use. Military Knives, What You Need To Know:  1) Military pocket knives come in different types:  one-hand opening, two-handed opening and two-handed locking blades. The locking blade is most popular with the armed forces because it locks shut with the pressure from your thumb at any point. This makes it easier to cut materials like rope, wire and other hard materials. 2) The blade shape is usually a modified combat knife type. This means the blade is either thick at the front...

A butterfly knife sometimes referred to as a folding knife, is a type of knife that has its blade hinged so it can be opened with one hand. Many have multiple blades that are deployed from the handle during use.  They may also have serrations on the inside of the blade's edge for cutting ropes or other textiles. Because they are mostly used by military and police units around the world, butterfly knives are illegal in some countries. Evolution of Butterfly Knives Butterfly knives are an unusual type of knife that have two handles on opposite sides of the blade, with one or more blades pivoting around a fixed pivot point. The handle is like wings on a butterfly, hence the name. These knives and butterfly knife trainers are most common in America and Canada, with origins unknown. They're also popular with teenagers in Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong. Some believe it is based on a Japanese Mantis knife from the Meiji Era from 1868-1912, which some belief was derived fro...

A spring assisted knife is a pocket knife that has a spring mechanism attached to the blade. They are designed for easy one-handed opening, quick deployment of the blade, and quieter operation during use.  These knives remain compact when closed because each of their blades forms into an arc that becomes smaller with each degree. They are commonly seen in various military units, law enforcement agencies, and businesses typically dealing with food preparation tasks.  Types Of Spring Assisted Knives Spring assisted knives can be categorized into several types: automatic, lock back, toggle switch and gravity.  Automatic knives make use of an internal mechanism that is triggered when pressure from the user's hand is applied against the blade. To release the pressure on the blade and retract it back to its original position, a spring mechanism is used.  In contrast to automatic knives, lock-back knives do not have an internal me...

A number of reasons make Damascus knives popular among knife enthusiasts. Having such variety reflects Damascus' inherent versatility, which other blades lack. Furthermore, Damascus steel's history adds to the intrigue, as it builds upon a long tradition and offers a sense of mystery. Damascus steel knives are typically regarded by fans as being aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. These knives have special and stylish patterns. Every knife is unique. All of the knives are one of a kind and valuable as works of art. PROCESS OF MAKING KNIVES WITH DAMASCUS STEEL For the last few years, Damascus steel has been revered as a standard in professional knife making. This method was famously used to create swords in the Middle East but was not widely adopted until recently because of its complexity and expense. Today, it is the method most often used in modern knife making. The Damascus steel knives are made by fusing two different types of metals together to cr...