If you only want to keep one knife in your kit, Spyderco is your go-to brand. Their blades are versatile, well-made, and durable. It’s doubtful that you’ll need another knife if you pack a Para 2 or Para 3 in your kit. But which of them should you choose? The Para 3 is supposedly a …
Knives & Tools
The market of pocket knives has a wide range of options to consider from reputable brands. One of the most popular names in the industry is Kershaw, which has a popular line of onion-named blades, including the Chive and the Scallion. If you’re confused between the two and don’t know which one to pick, you’re …
If you’re in the market for knives or blades, you’ll have likely stumbled upon 9Cr18MoV steel at least once or twice. It’s one of the best knife steels in the world, quickly gaining popularity in the American market because of its hardness and affordability. This article discusses everything you need to know about 9Cr18MoV steel, …
There are numerous grades of steel available for a variety of applications. The American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI) has organized steel grades in different classes based on specific physical properties. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) also works hand in hand with AISI to come up with accurate naming structures that outline the mechanical …
About 4000 years ago, humans attempted to make the first type of steel. The Chinese managed to produce the first carbon steel in the first century AD by melting wrought iron and cast iron together. These attempts were later followed by the efforts of Henry Bessemer, who came up with the first technique to mass-produce …
Knife laws in Massachusetts can be rather confusing, mainly because most of what the law has to say about owning, carrying, manufacturing, and selling knives is crammed up into one paragraph-long sentence. As such, it can be difficult to follow. Today’s article is a simple guide to understanding Massachusetts knife laws. We’ll start by looking …
North Carolina knife laws are straight-up a confusing mess. Not only are they wordy and vague, but the heavy legal language makes them pretty difficult for anyone to fully understand without a legal background. What’s more, the guidelines regarding a lot of situations and behaviors are more unclear than other states, with stiffer penalties following …
Georgia has always been one of the moderately lenient states when it comes to the carrying of knives. But before the Georgia Knife Law Reform Bill in 2017, there were no statewide preemption laws, which put both residents and visitors at the risk of having their pocket knife be legal in their hometown, illegal two …
Whether you’re carrying them for aesthetics, protection, or like collecting them as a hobby, you need to follow specific laws and rules while carrying knives. These laws protect you and others and govern the use of knives in various situations. Compared to other states, Michigan is fairly permissible for knife owners. Still, there are some …
Are you wondering about the legalities of carrying a knife in Illinois? Then this is the article for you. If you live in Illinois and plan to purchase a self-defense knife, there are several factors to keep in mind first. This post will discuss the basics of Illinois knife laws. What’s legal and what’s not? …