When purchasing a seemingly too good to be true knife with a great price, ask the seller if there is "China" anywhere etched on the knife! They are cheap copies that won't hold their own! I made a horrible...
There are two main factors that determine the quality of a knife blade: the amount of carbon in the steel and the heat treatment. Hardly any knives retailing for less than $100 are heat treated today...
Avoid UniqueBlade at all costs, I needed the item by Christmas, I sent the money prioirty mail and it arrived the 14th. The seller did not bother checking his PO Box until the 19th and did not bother to cash...
A heads up to anybody buying a Microtech on Ebay. Commonly faked models include: UTX-70 / UTX 70 Scarab Halo III or Halo 3 LCC DA SOCOM (much rarer) Some sellers will call these 'clones'. They are not clones....
Knives are either a luxury or a necessity, it depends on who you are and what you do with one. Knives range in quality from very lousy to exceptional. And of course knives range in price from a darn good...
A friend approached me the other day and wanted the REAL story on the M9 Bayonet. He was interested in starting a Military Knife Collection and thought the M9 Bayonet might be a good starting place. He had...
A Good Knife is defined in several ways, One may be a knife that comes from the factory or maker very sharp, another may be a knife that costs very little and holds an edge well, still another might be a knife...
Revised Jan 1 2008 with updates Carlson's Raiders Knife Never a V-44 nor a Bowie Knife but a Machete The weapon commonly identified as a V-44 Carlsons Raiders Bowie knife was never a V-44 nor a Bowie, nor a...
Laguiole Laguiole knives have come to be known throughout the world for their quality and craftsmanship. Today, Laguiole knives are still entirely handmade, from start to...
How to purchase a good beaded Knife Sheath The best knife sheath is one you can display and use. A good beaded knife sheath will be the length of your knife blade, and an inch or two of your knife handle. This...