Pros and Cons of Knife Metal Types

Tue Dec 31, 2019 by Travis R in  metal, knife knowledge

We’ve covered the various blade shapes that knives can have (Knife Blade Types), but that’s not the whole picture when it comes to choosing a knife. The metal the blade is made of has a large impact on how a knife will perform. Here we go over what each metal consists of and the pros and cons of using a knife blade made of that metal. 420 Stainless Steel 420 stainless steel knife blades are the most basic of modern knives. Read more →

Knife Blade Types

Tue Jan 1, 2019 by Travis R in  knife knowledge

1. Drop-Point Blade The first knife blade type is a very common one for general use or everyday carry knives: the drop-point blade. This blade features a slope along the spine (top of the blade) that goes downward as you approach the tip of the blade. The drop-point, as opposed to the normal blade, helps avoid unintended punctures with the tip of the blade since it is placed at a less severe angle. Read more →