Recent questions tagged knives

Description : Why are knives and glass shards sharper when wet?

Last Answer : Because the water acts like a lubricant to glide across and through the skin easier and faster.

Description : Do you carry a knife or multi-tool with you?

Last Answer : Today I used the Juice to cut a vitamin pill in half, pull off the spark plug wire for my snow blower, bend a piece of coat hanger wire to hold some extension cord wires in place. I’m sure I use a carry knife at least once a day.

Description : You wake up in combat, which scenario of combat would you prefer to wake up in?

Last Answer : Having had to face this very enemy many times over in the recent past of hungry young men who were invited to a sleep over by my son….I am extremely confident I can take on any sized army armed just with Costco sized boxes of frozen waffles.

Description : What are some habits you started during some life-changing event, that you've retained still, long after that event has passed?

Last Answer : For years I was a credit card junkie and in serious debt. Seven years ago, after paying it all off, which took three hard years, I vowed to use my debit rather than credit cards whenever possible, but ... for a mortgage and auto loan, have zero balances. It's a great feeling, let me tell you.

Description : Usable Katanas?

Last Answer : There seem to be a number of places on line. Or look on eBay.

Description : Where can I find adaptive kitchen knives for small people?

Last Answer : It looks like this is a fairly common problem. I typed in “kitchen knives for small hands” and got these results on Google. Good luck!

Description : Is it legal for me to carry my Bowie knife on my belt?

Last Answer : answer:It doesn't look like it: It is unlawful, within the unincorporated area of Clark County, for any person to carry upon his person a concealed weapon of any description, including a knife with ... from the sheriff. (Ord. 242 §18, 1965) I would contact the sheriff's office for clarification.

Description : I need some help with "tactical" or defense knives?

Last Answer : answer:Turns out they do make retractable trench spikes…. http://brassknucklescompany.com/CRE/product_info.php?cPath=0_43&products_id=544 Any advice on good/bad ones anyone?

Description : Is it common in other towns for a man to drive around ringing a bell (like an ice cream truck) offering knife-sharpening services? or any other similar services?

Last Answer : I used a mobile knife sharpener who drove a truck and rang a bell in New York City for 20 years. I have moved, but when I visit I still see him on the street once in a while. Itinerant knife-sharpening is an old American tradition.

Description : Do the blades on Swiss Army Knives lock when open?

Last Answer : So-called Swiss Officer’s Knives are made by lots of different manufacturers. One which used to actually supply the Swiss Army was Victorinox. I’m pretty sure all Victorinox blades lock. I would look on Amazon.

Description : How do you know if it is a good blade?

Last Answer : well if you can bend it, it is rubbish. The blade should also have an imprint indicating the hardness of the steel in rockwell. the higher the better. A good blade is usually in a good ... the hand holding the knife touching the blade. the metal also should go all the way through the handle.

Description : Flip knives?

Last Answer : are you talkin about a butterfly knife? I’m pretty sure they’re illegal.

Description : How to Throw Knives

Last Answer : How to Throw Knives Don't you just envy movies where the lead star throws a knife expertly to beat his opponents? Knife throwing is a very old art form used as a survival skill, but with a ... is easy if you always practice. Follow these steps and you'll master this impressive skill soon enough.