What does full-tang mean?

The tang of a knife is the part of the blade that extends into the handle. A full-tang knife has the handle pieces or scales attached to each side of the tang to form the handle of the knife. Bowie and Bushcraft knives are typically full tang to better stand up to harsh use when compared to a partial tang or folding knife. In contrast, a half-tang knife has a tang that only extends halfway into the handle. Check out our highly rated Full Tang Bowie Knives/Daggers

What is an OTF knife?

OTF is an abbreviation of “out the front”. This refers to how the knife is deployed; rather than rotating open like a traditional pocket knife, it will spring or slide out of the front of the handle. This helps the knife deploy quickly and only requires one hand to operate. You can shop our wide selection of OTF Knives here.

Where did the butterfly knife come from?

Also known as a balisong, the butterfly knife got its start in the Philippines as a self-defense and utility pocket knife. It gained popularity in the United States when soldiers returned from the Philippines after W.W.II. and has gained even more notoriety as people enjoy learning ‘tricks’ for opening and closing them. Shop our Butterfly Knives

How to sharpen knives?

Knife sharpening can be accomplished with different tools depending on how sharp you want your knife and what you are using it for. Easier sharpening systems utilize carbide and ceramic blades angled in a plastic housing to sharpen both sides of the blade at once (first you sharpen on the carbide blades and then finish on the ceramic). These work great and fast (as well as being less expensive), but to get your blade “shaving sharp” you want to use whetstones from lower to higher grit counts. The grit is the size of the particles in the stone, which affects the finish on your blade – a finer grit gives you a finer finish. You want to hold the knife at a consistent angle and make sure to sharpen both sides of the blade. A leather strop can be used to deburr the blade after the whetstones and hone it until it is razor sharp. Click here to see all of our Knife Sharpeners and Accessories. A knife will serve you well for many years if you keep it properly sharpened. Also, a blunt or dull knife requires more pressure to use, which opens the door to it slipping and causing injury.

What does “feed your blade” mean?

It means that to maintain your knife, you should coat it with a clear, non-organic oil to prevent moisture from reaching the blade when storing. Moisture on the blade can lead to corrosion and rust. A light oil-like gun oil works perfectly but it should be changed regularly by wiping the blade clean with a soft cloth until dry and applying more.

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What does full-tang mean?
The tang of a knife is the part of the blade that extends into the handle. A full-tang knife has the handle pieces or scales attached to each side of the tang to form the handle of the knife. Bowie and Bushcraft knives are typically full tang to better stand up to harsh use when compared to a partial tang or folding knife. In contrast, a half-tang knife has a tang that only extends halfway into the handle. Check out our highly rated Full Tang Bowie Knives/Daggers
What is an OTF knife?
OTF is an abbreviation of “out the front”. This refers to how the knife is deployed; rather than rotating open like a traditional pocket knife, it will spring or slide out of the front of the handle. This helps the knife deploy quickly and only requires one hand to operate. You can shop our wide selection of OTF Knives here.
Where did the butterfly knife come from?
Also known as a balisong, the butterfly knife got its start in the Philippines as a self-defense and utility pocket knife. It gained popularity in the United States when soldiers returned from the Philippines after W.W.II. and has gained even more notoriety as people enjoy learning ‘tricks’ for opening and closing them. Shop our Butterfly Knives
How to sharpen knives?
Knife sharpening can be accomplished with different tools depending on how sharp you want your knife and what you are using it for. Easier sharpening systems utilize carbide and ceramic blades angled in a plastic housing to sharpen both sides of the blade at once (first you sharpen on the carbide blades and then finish on the ceramic). These work great and fast (as well as being less expensive), but to get your blade “shaving sharp” you want to use whetstones from lower to higher grit counts. The grit is the size of the particles in the stone, which affects the finish on your blade – a finer grit gives you a finer finish. You want to hold the knife at a consistent angle and make sure to sharpen both sides of the blade. A leather strop can be used to deburr the blade after the whetstones and hone it until it is razor sharp. Click here to see all of our Knife Sharpeners and Accessories. A knife will serve you well for many years if you keep it properly sharpened. Also, a blunt or dull knife requires more pressure to use, which opens the door to it slipping and causing injury.
What does “feed your blade” mean?
It means that to maintain your knife, you should coat it with a clear, non-organic oil to prevent moisture from reaching the blade when storing. Moisture on the blade can lead to corrosion and rust. A light oil-like gun oil works perfectly but it should be changed regularly by wiping the blade clean with a soft cloth until dry and applying more.

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