What is a Swiss Army Knife? (Origins, Uses, Features & More)

What is a Swiss Army Knife? (Origins, Uses, Features & More)

The swiss army knives that we see around today could have easily come to be known by another name, only if the American soldiers who were resisting German troops back then could have pronounced the real names. Dubbed “Schweizer Offiziersmesser” (or “Sackmesser,” depending on who you ask), you can also see why they had to…

Swiss Army Knife vs Pocket Knife Showdown: 10 Basis for Comparison
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Swiss Army Knife vs Pocket Knife Showdown: 10 Basis for Comparison

If you love different kinds of knives as much as I do, there comes a time when you have to choose between the swiss army knife and standard pocket knife/ folding knives. There is no rule against having them all. But what if you were only able to choose just one of these knives? That…

What Are the Uses of a Butcher’s Knife? (5 Uses Besides Cutting Meat)
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What Are the Uses of a Butcher’s Knife? (5 Uses Besides Cutting Meat)

Of the various kinds of kitchen knives out there, the butcher’s knife does not get a lot of representation. Agreed, you won’t find this in every kitchen. Sometimes, I believe that it is not only for the mere size that is deemed not appropriate for the standard kitchen but for the fact that many cooks…

How to Dull a Knife by Yourself: 6 Tried and Tested Methods

How to Dull a Knife by Yourself: 6 Tried and Tested Methods

Things are surely taking a bit of an interesting turn today. For a guy who did a complete guide on how to sharpen your knife with a whetstone and even threw in some unconventional tips to sharpen your knife without a sharpening tool, this one sounds strange. Well, maybe not to you since you are…

Here’s the Best Wood for Knife Handles (+ 5 Alternatives)

Here’s the Best Wood for Knife Handles (+ 5 Alternatives)

Wood is one of the best handle materials that can come with your knife. I would know – having used knives with wood, plastic, and stainless steel handles in the past. There is just something about the allure of these wooden handles that make them stand out from the bunch. That said, there is the…

What is a Bowie Knife? – History, Usage, Legality, and More

What is a Bowie Knife? – History, Usage, Legality, and More

Like most impressive things, the Bowie knife was inspired by a moment in history and has continued to make its mark when it features. There is a high chance that you don’t see a lot of these knives around, and for good reason. When you do see them, though, they pique your curiosity enough to…

What is a Ballistic Knife? – 5 Reasons Why They Are Illegal in the US

What is a Ballistic Knife? – 5 Reasons Why They Are Illegal in the US

So, what is a ballistic knife? After all, that is why we are here today. If the name of this knife was a bit confusing to you at first, welcome to the party. I’ve always known that the term ‘ballistics’ is used to refer to guns and bullets so seeing the same thing on a…