If you're going camping, always carry your knife. It has been one of man's most important tool in ages. Currently, knives are made of iron or steel. Before they were only made of flint, then developed into copper, then bronze. The oldest known knife believed to be over 2.6 million years can be seen in the dry riverbed of the Afar Region of Ethiopia. Knives fashioned from volcanic rock birthed the evolution into the tool it is today. Generally, knives were considered a survival tool. These were used to build shelters, hunt and prepare food. The earliest sharp bladed tools were made using a method called knapping, the percussion flaking of rock. Obsidian, an extrusive igneous rock, were used to make some of the oldest knives.
For attacking, hunting and eating were among the knife's uses. People started using the knife as an eating utensil in the 15th century. Since they were not permitted to carry firearms, they brought it with them, concealed, on their waists. A set of knives were made composed of a large hunting knife and two small paring knives. These were all stored in the same case. The use of knives as a hunting tool, diminished as they progressed more as an eating device besides the spoon and fork.
Knives were created out of wood, bone, stone, flint or shell up until 100 centuries have gone by. By this time, copper was found and was used as the main material in making knives. In the past 5 millenniums, steel took the place of copper. Today, with advancing technology, knives are made from ceramic, carbon fiber, or titanium.
The business for collecting knives has grown enormously, with collectors seeking to find the exceptional ones. These knives are specially sorted according to their uses such as hunting, military, camping, multi-function, sports, fishing and pocket tools. Joining auctions are a great way for finding the unusual and bizarre knife pieces.
To keep your knives in the best possible working condition, store separately in leather sheaths to prevent rusting, keep clean and free of debris, and an occasional drop of oil on the joints of a folding knife will keep the action smooth in opening and closing. The old timers had a saying about a knife that clicked and closed smoothly, saying it "Walks and Talks well." Secure your knife away from reach of children. When sharpening the blade, do not use an electric grinding wheel. When you carry it with you, avoid putting it in the same pocket with the coins, as this may damage the handle and bolsters.
My friend is a knife collector. His collection contains every sort you can imagine. However, the one that tops it all is the knife he customized with turquoise and coral. All the knives he collected are not only for display, he uses them too especially when he goes to camp. However, the turquoise and coral knife remains behind the glass.
For attacking, hunting and eating were among the knife's uses. People started using the knife as an eating utensil in the 15th century. Since they were not permitted to carry firearms, they brought it with them, concealed, on their waists. A set of knives were made composed of a large hunting knife and two small paring knives. These were all stored in the same case. The use of knives as a hunting tool, diminished as they progressed more as an eating device besides the spoon and fork.
Knives were created out of wood, bone, stone, flint or shell up until 100 centuries have gone by. By this time, copper was found and was used as the main material in making knives. In the past 5 millenniums, steel took the place of copper. Today, with advancing technology, knives are made from ceramic, carbon fiber, or titanium.
The business for collecting knives has grown enormously, with collectors seeking to find the exceptional ones. These knives are specially sorted according to their uses such as hunting, military, camping, multi-function, sports, fishing and pocket tools. Joining auctions are a great way for finding the unusual and bizarre knife pieces.
To keep your knives in the best possible working condition, store separately in leather sheaths to prevent rusting, keep clean and free of debris, and an occasional drop of oil on the joints of a folding knife will keep the action smooth in opening and closing. The old timers had a saying about a knife that clicked and closed smoothly, saying it "Walks and Talks well." Secure your knife away from reach of children. When sharpening the blade, do not use an electric grinding wheel. When you carry it with you, avoid putting it in the same pocket with the coins, as this may damage the handle and bolsters.
My friend is a knife collector. His collection contains every sort you can imagine. However, the one that tops it all is the knife he customized with turquoise and coral. All the knives he collected are not only for display, he uses them too especially when he goes to camp. However, the turquoise and coral knife remains behind the glass.