Finger Choil: Some knives feature a choil that is more pronounced, with a semi-circular or rectangular cutout. This finger choil allows users to place their index finger comfortably for added control and precision during intricate tasks.
The small choil between guard and the edge, sometimes placed directly on the plunge lines, is called a sharpening choil. It helps by keeping only the edge on the sharpening surface, like stone or belt, while keeping away the plunge lines which indicate the transition between edge and the unsharpened part of the knife.
Sometimes it's also called a drip notch or a sharpening choil. If it's big enough to fit an index finger and allow different grips on the knife, we call it a finger choil. The true purpose of any troil is to make it easier to sharpen the entire length of the edge.
The Ricasso is the unsharpened section of a blade, closest to the guard/handle. Some blades may have a Choil. A choil is an unsharpened indent on a blade where it meets the handle or at the plunge line. The size of a choil dictates its purpose, if it's large then it can be used as a forward finger grip.
Jimping on the spine of a knife creates a secure grip for your thumb during thrusting or stabbing motions. This improved control can be crucial in self-defense situations. Aesthetics: Beyond functionality, jimping can also add a touch of visual appeal to your knife.
A ricasso is an unsharpened length of blade just above the guard or handle on a knife, dagger, sword, or bayonet. Blades designed this way appear at many periods in history in many parts of the world and date back to at least the Bronze Age—essentially, as long as humans have shaped cutting tools from metals.
Jimping is the process of cutting small notches or filings into the back of a knife blade or on the unsharpened area between the blade and the hilt of the knife. In some cases, they are applied to the base of the handle rather than on the back of the blade, and may even be found on the lower part of the handle.
FULL BOLSTER
A full-Bolster is integral, meaning it is forged from the same piece of steel that the knife is made of. Its design drops from the handle to the heel, creating a finger guard.
The Urban Dictionary suggests its origin as a verb meaning stabbed as prison slang. Shanked, shank. shanked: to be stabbed with a homemade knife. made out of scrap of metal found anywhere and sharpend like a knife.
The rings act as a handle and provide extra grip so your fingers can't slip. And as for being degloved, that's only possible if the knife is extremely sharp and you're using a lot of force - which is not recommended with any knife. So overall, rings are there for your safety.
Marlin spike: The marlin spike is a pointed metal tool often included in sailor's knives. It has a tapered shape and is used for tasks such as splicing ropes, untying knots, or loosening tight knots. The marlin spike aids in working with and manipulating ropes and lines efficiently.
The karambit is held with the blade pointing downward from the bottom of the fist, usually curving forwards. While it is primarily used in a slashing or hooking motion, karambit with a finger ring are also used in a punching motion hitting the opponent with the finger ring.
Snap-off knives are a common option for do-it-yourselfers because they work well for tasks like cutting foam board forms, removing wallpaper, and cutting plastic sheets for model construction. There are also special quality blades that are designed for more demanding cutting tasks.
A bolster is the thick piece of metal that separates the blade from the handle in a knife. Knives with bolsters tend to offer more balance and control, as the bolster creates a natural stop that allows for better grip and hand placement when cutting.
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A full tang knife is a blade that extends the entire handle length, creating a solid, continuous piece of metal from the blade's tip to the end. This design ensures optimal strength and stability, making full-tang knives highly reliable in demanding tasks.
In general, honing should be done every two to three times a knife is used. Though honing can be done repeatedly without damaging your blade, a knife does not need to be honed every time you use it. For most at-home chefs, once or twice a week is enough.
This knife also has a rear hook, or persuader. These protrusions of the rear bolster or butt of the knife are used in tactical knives to "persuade" an enemy or opponent along after capture, and as it is not sharpened, will not usually cause an open wound.
Gullet size: The gullet is the space in front of each tooth, and its size and depth determine how much wood can be removed during cutting. In general, the fewer teeth a saw blade has, the faster its feed rate and the larger its gullet size.
A fuller is often used to widen a blade during smithing or forging. Fullers are sometimes inaccurately called blood grooves or blood gutters. Channelling blood is not the purpose of a fuller.
A 'Blade Tip' refers to the outermost end of a turbine blade, which plays a crucial role in determining the aerodynamic performance of the blade. AI generated definition based on: Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences, 2023.
A kusarigama (Japanese: 鎖鎌, lit. "chain-sickle") is a traditional Japanese weapon that consists of a kama (the Japanese equivalent of a sickle or billhook) on a kusari-fundo – a type of metal chain (kusari) with a heavy iron weight (fundo) at the end.