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Knives

26 Knife Blade Types in 2022 (with Chart and Shape Explanations)

Knife Blade Shapes Featured Image

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

27 Best Special Forces Knives in 2022

Some Knives Used by Special Forces

A lot of people wonder what knives Special Forces units like Navy SEALs carry, and if you look at online forums people are constantly arguing about it, but the truth … Read more

13 Types of Knife Locking Mechanisms Explained (with Pictures)

Knife Locking Mechanisms Close Up View

When it comes to locking mechanisms found on pocket knives, there are a bunch of choices with new options being developed often and to someone new in the industry, it … Read more

Types of Knife Grinds Explained (with Videos and Examples)

Knife Blade Grind Types Chart Infographic

The grind of a blade on a new knife is an extremely important, albeit often overlooked, characteristic among many other characteristics that, simply put, if you don’t understand, you are … Read more

Best Knife Steels and How to Choose the Right Type (with Comparison Charts)

Knife Steels Guide Featured Image

If you’ve ever owned a knife before then I’m sure you’ve seen that little stamp on your blade with a string of letters and numbers. Those little numbers and letters … Read more

18 Best Throwing Knives in 2022 (Reviews and Buying Guide)

Some Throwing Knives I Tested

Stabbing is great and all, but wouldn’t it be nice to extend the range of your lethality? Ninjas have been doing it for years and now it’s time to get … Read more

34 Best Fixed Blade Knives in 2022 (Reviews and Buying Guide)

Even if you’ve amassed an arsenal of sharp pointy objects over the years, you’ll need a solid blade that can do it all. One blade to rule them all, no … Read more

30 Best Self Defense Knives in 2022 (Fixed Blade and Folding)

Self Defense Knife Buying Guide

The saying “don’t bring a knife to a gunfight” has a lot of truth to it, but thankfully most fights don’t involve a gun. In most self defense scenarios, having … Read more

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