Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Spyderco Tasman Salt Rust Free Plain Edge, Yellow

!±8± Spyderco Tasman Salt Rust Free Plain Edge, Yellow


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Spyderco's Tasman Salt folder combines our exclusive H-1 steel with a Hawkbill blade design to yield an exceptional mariner's knife. H1 is an extraordinary Japanese steel that uses nitrogen instead of carbon to create its steel matrix. The result is an austenitic steel that does not require heat treatment, gets harder and tougher with use and is completely impervious to rust! The distinctive curved shape of a hawkbill blade gathers and holds the material being cut, making it perfect for cutting materials like rope, line and netting. cutting against the sharpened edge keeping it from slipping off the tip. The hollow-ground H-1 blade of the Tasman is mated to a black molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle with a Volcano Grip texture pattern for a positive grip in all conditions. A titanium pocket clip positions the folder tip-up in the pocket and is reversible for left or right-side carry. The clip attachment screw is also hollow, providing a handy lanyard hole for attachment of a thong or cord when using the knife around water.

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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Choosing the Best Knife Blade Shape

!±8± Choosing the Best Knife Blade Shape

Today, there are hundreds of blades shapes available to do a variety of tasks. Each one is a compromise combining differing degrees of efficiency and utility. Let's discuss some of the most common blade shapes.

One of the most common blade shapes is the drop point blade. Drop point blades do most everything well. The tip of the blade is narrow and has some curvature for fine slicing when doing chores such as cleaning game. The drop point also works well in gardening or in the kitchen.

Another popular blade style is the clip point. The clip point is also popularly known as the bowie-style blade. Clip point knives have a fine tip that is less ideal for fine cutting but penetrates well for poking holes in tough materials such as heavy nylon or leather. The clip point blade usually also has less curvature at the edge which makes it less useful for many everyday cutting tasks.

A less common blade shape is the sheepsfoot. The sheepsfoot blade has a blunt tip so is suited only for cutting. It is popular with botanists and gardeners for grafting because it makes a clean, straight cut. Sheepsfoot blades are usually only used in smaller sized knives.

A blade style that has gained in popularity during the last couple decades is the hawkbill. As the name implies, the blade is shaped like a hawk's bill or talon. Many times these blades are serrated for use in maritime environments for cutting ropes or other lines. There use is otherwise very limited.

The tanto is also a common blade shape. It is identified by the geometric shape of its' tip. Tanto blades are known for being able to take abuse due to maintaining their full blade thickness near the tip. That translate into a blade that can take heavy prying and stabbing without sustaining serious damage.

That covers the most popular blade shapes but there are a myriad of them. It is best to identify what activity the blade will be used for and then choose the shape that best meets your need.


Choosing the Best Knife Blade Shape

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