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When I was a Cub Scout, I was very excited to earn my Whittling Chit card. Basically, I had to whittle a block of wood with a knife without cutting myself. It was a success and so I earned the right to carry a knife on Cub Scout campouts. When …

A machete is a long fixed blade knife that looks like a meat cleaver with a large blade that ranges between 13 to 20 inches long and approximately 0.10 to 0.30 inches thick. The name “Machete” comes from the Spanish word macho; its meaning resembles a sledgehammer. Among the Caribbean, …

Art in its purest form is taking something raw and ugly, and turning it into a beautiful expression of human emotion. Anyone can attempt to create art, but few can produce work at the highest level of mastery. Making sushi is one example. When ordinary people make sushi, they put …

One of my earliest memories of Boy Scouts is going to summer camp for the first time. I was filled with excitement to learn new skills and spend time with my friends, but nervous about being away from my parents for the first time. There was one day everyone was …

Many people have used knives throughout their life. For many, it is an essential tool that can be used in different settings such as the kitchen, the outdoors, etc. Specifically, in the kitchen, it can be frustrating as someone who cooks to have a knife that just does not do …

The right blade at the right time can be a lifesaver. With the yearly disaster tally increasing every year, it’s more essential than ever to find a good fixed blade knife or a pocket knife that’s right for you. The first step for choosing a blade, for any reason, is …

A tang is one of the most integral characteristics of a fixed blade knife. Also known as a sheath knife these blades don’t fold down as a edc knife or folding knife does. I’m going to skip the obligatory popular 1960’s orange powdered drink joke here and get straight to …

A fixed blade is a solid, unfoldable, piece of metal that extends into a handle made of wood, metal, bone, or any other composite material. Nowadays, all the best fixed blade knives are made from different grades of steel. Those materials require regular care and maintenance to ensure the blade …

When purchasing a knife, whether, for recreation, self-defense, or as a survival tool, it is crucial that you choose the right type of knife for your specific purpose. If you have ever been caught trying to use a knife that is clearly not made for the task at hand, you …

Pocket knives are one of the most essential tools that can provide an extra layer of convenience to our daily lifestyle because they fit to serve many functions. Not only can they help us overcome small challenges more easily, but also the situation may be safer to evaluate with pocket …