Knife blades are commonly made of high speed/tool steel along with carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, or even ceramic, depending on application. Knife blades are generally affixed to a type ...

The tinyBlade is raising crazy amounts of money on Kickstarter while also raising the question: How tiny is too tiny?

houses that super-sharp steel in a flip-open stainless steel case. When closed, the knife measures just 40 x 18 mm (about 1.6 ...

Hikers want a light, reliable, versatile pocket knife on the trail. These nine knives will keep hikers happy mile after mile.

THE steel used in hacksaw blades is well adapted for making knives, as it can be ground to a good keen edge that stands up well under usage. The knife shown in the illustration was made from a ...

The knives are full-tang, which means the metal of the blade extends through the handle to promote better weight balance. “A full-tang construction promotes a stronger knife and extends the ...

Look, it’s no secret what the hottest blade steel of the moment is ... a veteran Illinois-based knife maker who specializes in crisp-flipping frame lock and liner lock folding knives. Deployed via a ...

But even a premium chef's knife will dull over time, and $150 (let alone higher-priced options) can feel like a waste when your blade cuts as well as a $10 generic knife after only a few months.

from blade length to blade shape and the ergonomic handles. You can get by with a chef's knife for more than a couple of years if you maintain it well and sharpen it periodically. Of course ...

After putting eight carving knife and fork sets to the test by breaking ... Materials: Stainless steel blades were a must, and we favored handle materials like POM (a durable, food-safe resin ...

Pro: Ambidextrous. Con: Can wear out, causing the blade to wiggle when deployed. Crossbar: A steel bar passes through the knife handle and slots into a notch in the tang. It’s significantly ...