Pocket knife Purchase guide part 5

Handmade DamascusPocket Knives handle material

 A high quality blade handle is important because it ensures the grip stays tight on the pocket knife. Each material has its own advantages in terms of performance and comfort, but it can also be a matter of aesthetics and personal preferences that dictate what you decide on. Here is a brief breakdown of the most common type of Handle Materials and their characteristics.
 

Aluminum

  
 Lightweight and often coated with a protective film, aluminum is often used in newer knives. It provides excellent grip and is especially suitable for knives that will be used in adverse weather conditions.
 

Celluloid

  
 This synthetic plastic is made of cellulose nitrate and is known for its ability to transform into any color of the rainbow. Celluloid can also be manufactured to resemble more natural materials, such as ivory, horn, deer, pearl, amber, agate, shell and wood.

Thorn

  
 Another popular type of pocket knife handle, bone comes in a number of varieties, such as giraffe bone, reformulated bone (often called deer), scored bone and soft white marrow.
 

Firewood

  
 Wooden handles come in many forms. Stabilized woods are soft woods, such as horse chestnut and burl, which must undergo a stabilization process to be hard enough to function as knife knives. Other woods that are commonly used for knife handles are Blackwood, box, elder, bubinga, curly maple, koa, rosewood, snake wood and thuyas.

G-10

  
 A very durable material, G10 is made of fiberglass, which is dipped in resin and compressed before being baked. G10 is strong, but also light. It is resistant to water and it handles well the inclemencies of the time. For this reason, the G10 is often used for tactical and survival knives. It is more commonly black, but may have other shades as well.
Micarta

Micarta is also known for its hardness, although it is not as hard as the G-10. A composite material constructed from cloth or paper and phenolic resin, Micarta is especially popular in the plastics industry. Micarta canvas is frequently used in knife handles. It occurs in yellow or brown, although after the time passes it turns red / brown.
 

Titanium

  
 Titanium handles are resistant, highly resistant and light corrosion. These are found mainly in the newer pocket knives, and despite their strength and performance, the titanium handles are sometimes perceived as cold and impersonal.
 

Zytel

  
 Zytel is essentially unbreakable. Developed by the company Du Pont, Zytel is thermoplastic that is resistant to impact and abrasion. Its low cost and durability has made Zytel a popular handle material. Although it has some very light texture, Zytel is often augmented by manufacturers to create a better grip.

Stainless steel

  
 The blade does not have to be the only thing on your steel knife. The stainless steel handles have some of the benefits such as stainless steel blades. The material is resistant to corrosion and very durable. It can be a bit heavier and has a lower threshold to withstand stress than other metals such as titanium. Despite unifying the look of a knife, some people find the cold look.
 

Delrin

  
 Delrin is another Du Pont thermoplastic. The material feels like a heavy, dense plastic, which is very soft. Its softer than some of the other materials, so it sometimes get scratches and chafing, but it is very durable.
 Single

  
 deer handles, which are made of deer antlers that have fallen naturally out, have a rough texture that allows a stronger grip. One of the main disadvantages of deer is its cost, which can be exorbitant.

Rubber

  
 The prevalence of rubber in many other products gives rubber handles in knives a familiar feeling instantly and texture. Similar to Kraton, the material is usually used as an inlay to other materials, but it can also be wrapped around the frame for a complete rubber handle. Although it has a good grip, rubber is not as durable as other synthetic materials.
 

Kraton

  
 As in Zytel, Kraton is a thermoplastic, but it is soft and flexible. This is why Kraton is often used as an inlay of other materials or wrapped around the tang of a knife. The material is very good grip and gives a great sense of security when holding the knife.
 

Mother of pearl

  
 Mother of pearl is a composite material made by mollusks. Basically, it is what constitutes the outer layer of the pearls and is occasionally used in top quality knives. It has an iridescent white appearance and is known as a long-lasting material.



 

Pocket knife Purchase guide part 4

Leaf legs

 
 If you're clumsy with a knife, do yourself a favor and get a goat kick sheet. Although ideal for cutting and slicing due to its flat cutting edge, a goatfoot blade has a dull point that makes it difficult, although not impossible-to injure yourself.
 Ideal use: Leg knives are very popular among emergency services, as they allow them to cut away at the seat belts and other restrictions and without stabbing the victim by accident. They were originally made to trim the foot of a sheep, which also makes them good for carving.
 

Drag point

 
 A points trailing blade has a back that curves upwards to make a perfect deep belly to cut into slices. This design is quite light, but the point is very weak.
 Ideal use: The large cutting area makes an ideal place for the later application of aspects and slicing.

leaf feather

 
 This small blade is often found on Swiss knives. The boring and sharp parts of the blade tilt to the same degree, which seems similar to a spearhead.
 Ideal use: These knives were previously used for sharpening a pen in order to make the writing instruments. Although not exceptionally sharp, a pen sheet is a great tool to have in your pocket and is perfect for small tasks.

Leaf Wharncliffe

 

 
 The Wharncliffe is almost identical to the kickstand except for a few minor differences. First, the back of the blade begins to curve closer to the handle for a gradual curve. These leaves are also significantly thicker than what is normally seen on a leaf of this size.
 Ideal use: Perfect for things like wood carving and cutting ability, the Wharncliffe is a great all-around blade.

Spey-tip of the leaf

 
 The leaf spey points owes its name to having the dubious honor of being used once Spey won. The blade has a mostly straight edge that curves upward and a backward edge with a short flat edge that extends to the tip.
 Ideal use: Spey blades dots are often found on knives with multiple blades and are ideal for skinning fur animals.
 

hawkbill blade

 
 The hawkbill is a very characteristic type of leaf that resembles the curved shape of a hawk's bill. It has a concave edge and the spine of the leaf is typically boring.
 Ideal use: The shape of the sheet is limiting so it is not ideal to carry every day, but excels in the jobs it is good, such as in opening boxes, stripping the wires, cutting the cord and more.

Other profiles of the blades

 The profiles of the previous blades are the most common you will see, but there is also a great variety of modified versions and original designs that are completely in only a few knives. For example, Spyderco has several unique forms, such as the leaf-shaped sheet that is not found in this guide. By using the scheme of the above forms, you can find out what would be the ideal use of any type of blade.



 

The choice of a Handmade Damascus steel folding pocket blade knife

 Steel blade is one of the most important aspects of a knife, but it is also a complicated subject full of jargon.
 The next section just scratches the surface of choosing a steel blade from a pocket knifeTherefore, we divide it into five very general aspects to consider when selecting a steel sheet.
 

•      Use: As with choosing any aspect of a pocket knife, you should have a general idea of ​​how you will use the knife. For example, if you are cutting abrasive materials such as rope or cardboard, you may want to consider an alloy that is more resistant to wear.

•      Sheet geometry: The most important aspect of the geometry of the blade is thickness. thin sheets sacrifice some strength, but you can do that in the type of steel the blade is made from.

•      Edge Geometry: This refers to edge configurations such as V routine or chisel grinding. Certain alloys work better at certain angles.

•      Corrosion resistance: If neglected, almost all stainless steels can oxidize, but stain resistant steels can be a good option if you expect wet or aggressive environments for your knife.

     Carbon and tool steels: If you're not worried about corrosion resistance, there are a lot of great alloys to choose from. 

Even though the steel blade is very important, it is even more important to keep it. A sharp blade of low quality steel will overcome the best steel that is not properly maintained.

Note: this is part 4 in part 5 series  

Pocket knife Purchase guide part 3

Medium blades (2.75-4 inches)

 
 Advantages: When we put together our best pocket knives guide, each knife fell in this range of blade length. Blades between 2.75 and 4 inches have the advantage of being small enough to be mobile, but large enough to handle a wider range of tasks. The blades in this length also have various locking mechanisms that allow you to push during strenuous tasks.
 Disadvantages: There are not too many drawbacks of medium-sized blades, but some local laws may prohibit knives larger than 2.75 inches, which is important to be on top of the laws in your area.
 Recommended uses: This is the sweet spot of knife lengths for pocket knives. Medium blades are ideal for almost any task, from small things to high resistance.

large leaves (more than 4 inches)

 
 Advantages: Pocket knife with blades over 4 inches have many of the advantages of larger fixed blade knives, but they are much easier to carry with discretion.
 Disadvantages: Large shovels tend to be heavier, so they are more burdensome. The blades also make the knife more voluminous and less discreet. In some places, these knives may not meet certain requirements of the law.
 Recommended uses: A large blade is not always practical in a transport head every day. These are often seen as novelty knives for viewing purposes, but they can also be used for self defense. It is important to consider local laws when carrying a knife with a blade over 4 inches.

Leaf types and Ideal Uses

 All the sheets are not the same, especially when it comes to pocket knives. Whether you are buying a single-blade knife or a multi-blade model, it is important that you know the blade types on the knife and what their uses are optimal. Here is a quick and easy guide.
Clip Point

 
 The point of the clip is one of the most popular blades in circulation today. The (without tip) trailing edge of a point of the clip has a concave shape, designed to make the tip sharper. This creates a "cut" area that can be straight or curved.
 Ideal Use: Knit Clip blades are great for daily needs, but can also be used for hunting. Since clip points have a narrow point, which is better for piercing and belly depth makes it optimal for slicing.

Drop point

 
 The drip point is another large multipurpose sheet. The deaf section of the drop tip blade runs directly from the handle, eventually tilted down gently to meet the sharp edge and forming the point.
 Drop-point blades are usually found in hunting or survival knives, but can also be found in some larger models of Swiss army knives.
 Ideal Use: Drop points are ideal for peeling and penetrating, because they have a large belly and a controllable point that makes it easier to avoid cuts on internal organs.
 

Straight backing sheet

 
 The straight backing sheet is also known as a normal blade, since it is a very traditional form of the blade. The front of the blade has a curved edge, while the back has a straight, dull back that allows for extra pressure.
 Ideal Use: The normal blade is a large multipurpose knife for cutting and slicing, which is why it is a design often found in kitchen knives.

Needle point

 
 A needle-tipped blade is symmetrical and sharply tapers at a point. The fine point is ideal for sharp objects, but it is very vulnerable and can break easily. Needle point blades that have two sharp edges, but the lack of belly makes it difficult to use to cut into slices. Needle tips are much less common in folding knives, but can be found in certain knives such as stilettos.
 Ideal use: The specialty of the tip of the needle is piercing, which is not good for much, but can be a great asset for self-defense.
 

point of the spear

 
 On a spear point blade, both edges rise and fall equally to create a point that lines up perfectly with the center of the blade. Spear point blades have an extremely sharp point that is good for drilling, although only if both edges are sharpened.Spearhead blades can be simple or double-edged. They have a small belly, but they are not as well adapted to cut as point drop or clip point knives.
 Ideal use: The spear point is better with the piercing, but unlike the tip of the needle, which has a belly that allows a bit of cutting.
 

Both Point

 
 The point of so much, which is also sometimes called the chisel point, due to its resemblance to a chisel, is a much loved point because of its unique appearance and strength. One of both has a high point with a flat grind, but without a belly.
 Ideal use: The point of both is not an all-purpose sheet but its design does not make it very good for pushing cuts and punching more resistant materials.
Note this is part 3 in part 5 series.


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Pocket knife Purchase guide part 2

Handmade DamascusPocket Knives  Edges: Fully saw, partially or serrated Plain

You can not buy a pocket knife and without pondering the great debate vs. jagged smooth edge. What makes this decision even more difficult is that most models come with the option of friction paddles, partially jagged and even sometimes completely jagged. To help you analyze through the information and find out which edge suits your needs, we have established the pros and cons of each.

Introduction

 For centuries, there was only one type of edge: smooth singing. It was not until relatively recently that jagged edges began to grow in popularity. To really understand the basic difference between the two, we first have to look at the types of cuts a knife can make. The first is a push cut. This is done when you press a knife through something, such as shaving or peeling an apple. The second is the traction cut. These are cuts that require you to pull the knife through something in order to cut it, such as cutting the rope or cutting a piece of bread.

smooth ridge

 
 Advantages: The general consensus is that having a pocket knife with a smooth edge is better in performing push cuts. In the same line, the sharp edge only allows you to have better control, greater precision and cleaner cuts. A separate advantage is that smooth edges are significantly easier to sharpen and do not require that they be sent back to the factory for sharpening.
 Disadvantages: One of its main disadvantages is its inability to saw and perform extraction cuts. Similar to the way you can not cut a slice of bread with a knife with a smooth edge, you can not cut objects that require sawing movements very efficiently.
 Recommended uses: If you find yourself performing thrust cuts throughout the day, a smooth edge suits you well. Although it does not work well in wood or rope, they excel in things like shaving and skinning animals.

Edge completely serrated

 
 Advantages: The disadvantages of the smooth edge are the advantages of the completely serrated edge. A better job is done with the cutting of hard materials. The reason for this is that the additional force comes from the highest pressure per area due to stretch marks. Stretch marks also tend to be thinner, which allows them to cut better than knives with a smooth edge.
 Disadvantages: the knives of saw, although better in the cut of hard materials, are much more awkward than the flat leaves. You could, for example, not want a doctor to perform the surgery with a saw blade unless you want punctive cuts serrated in your vital organs. Stretch marks are also significantly harder to sharpen. In most cases, if you keep the original sheet, you would have to send it back to the factory for sharpening.Recommended uses: When taking stock of your daily tasks and note that there is a lot of cutting and sawing strength, a serrated edge is your best bet. Although it has some limitations, a saw blade is totally useful in specific situations.
 

Partially serrated edge (Combo Edge)

 
 Advantages: A partially serrated edge is a mixture of both edge types and has exceeded the fully jagged edge in popularity. The combined edge is more popular, since it allows the use of part of the blade for the thrust cuts and the other part for the rigorous cutting.
 Disadvantages: The combined edge has some of the same disadvantages of a serrated edge, such as sharpening difficulties. However, other aspects, such as their clumsiness, are fixed by the flat part of the knife. Another aspect to consider is the placement of the teeth in the blade, since they are not always useful for certain tasks.Recommended uses: If you are looking for the best of both worlds, a partially serrated edge is the way to go. It combats some of the negative aspects of jagged edges, but allows you to maintain the capacity of sawing on your knife.



 

The choice of the sheet Wide

 When navigating through pocket knives, you will see a wide range of blade lengths-from the huge 7.5-inch blade in the cold steel Sword XL to small 2-inch blades found in many multi-tools. Although there can only be a difference of a few inches, the size of the blade can make a big difference.

 
 Like all the other considerations involved in buying a pocket knife, this is usually a matter of preference. Still, break down some of the pros and cons of the different blade lengths below.

small leaves (less than 2.75 inches)

 
 Advantages: It may seem more advantageous to get a larger pocket knife, but knives with 2.75-inch blades and shorter has a number of benefits. The first, and many times more important, is that pocketknife assets with small leaves are usually legal everywhere. Many game laws of knives of arbitrarily acceptable length below 2.75 inches, so having one of these smaller knives will ensure that you are compatible with almost all knife laws.
 Smaller shovels also have the advantage of being, too, small. Its size allows an easy to carry that is not as burdensome as large knives.
 Disadvantages: The obvious disadvantage of small blades is that they are not as strong or versatile as larger blades. Due to their size, they are often slip joint sheets, which means they do not fit in place and are prone to fail during extreme use.Recommended uses: These are good to carry light every day when only the knife is used for basic tasks around the house, such as cutting rope or opening small boxes.
Note: This is part 2 in part 5 series.