An OTF knife means “Out-The-Front,” which is a perfect description of what exactly these knives are. There is also another type called ‘Folding-Half,’ where the blades are foldable and fit … Read more
There are plenty of high-priced bushcraft knives out on the market today, but that doesn’t mean you have to empty your wallet to get a dependable bushcraft knife in your … Read more
What is a reverse tanto blade and what is it good for? If you’ve found yourself asking that question after seeing one of these blades, you’re certainly not alone and … Read more
Karambits seem to be everywhere in the media and Hollywood due to their eye-catching sinister look. But if you’re on this page you’re probably wondering how practical something like a … Read more
The tanto blade shape is without a doubt one of the most unique and misunderstood blade shapes. It’s also one of our favorites here at Marine Approved, and by the … Read more
The drop point blade shape at first can look very simple and intuitive, but that’s probably because you’ve used them before and have seen them often. Disregarding our previous experiences … Read more
We have covered a lot of the basics when it comes to knives here on Marine Approved but we haven’t quite touched on the part of a knife that you … Read more
The shape of your blade is one of the main contributors to how your knife will behave as you use it. As you read through our guide, you’ll notice that … Read more