Posted on 9th Dec 2017
Many knives do not lend themselves to a true full tang. However, good handmade knives have a tang that goes back at least 2/3 of the length of the blade. Most factory made knives can not achieve this.
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We all have faced the dilemma of trying to find that perfect gift for that special guy. Guess what turns out to be just the right gift ? A custom handmade knife. Knifes have a special place in guys hearts. A custom knife is cool to look at, admire, show friends, keep on your desk..and [...]
History[edit]The ancestor of the laguiole is most likely the Arabo-Hispanic clasp knife of Andalusian Spain, the navaja.[1][2][3] Migrations of men, particularly shepherds and cattle herders, between Catalan Spain and southern France in summer and winter introduced the navaja to Aveyron.[2] The Arabo-Hispanic design of the navaja was merged with that of local folding knives represented [...]
Damascus steel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFor Damascus Twist barrels, see Skelp. For the album of the same name, see Damascus Steel (album).Close-up of an 18th-century Iranian forged Damascus steel swordDamascus steel was a type of steel used in Middle Eastern swordmaking. Damascus steel was made from wootz steel, a steel developed in India around 300 [...]