There is not a doubt that your knife is your most basic necessity when going to camp. 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. And in the fine-grained sediment of a dry riverbed, in the Afar Region of Ethiopia, left long ago by an ancient people, lay the oldest relic of a knife ever discovered - dated to be 2.6 million years old. Styled from volcanic rocks, knives have developed into the tool it is today. Generally, knives were considered a survival tool. These were used to build shelters, hunt and prepare food. The oldest knives were formed by means of knapping, the propagation of force separating the sharp flakes of the rock. Obsidian, an extrusive igneous rock, were used to make some of the oldest knives.
A knife served as a weapon, eating utensil, and hunting. During the 15th century, those who were not permitted to carry firearms, store their knives in a scabbard on their belts. They used their knives for eating. They were prepared in sets of three, one large hunting knife and two little ones similar to a kitchen paring knife. All were kept in one casing. Then later as the blade developed into more of an eating utensil along with the fork and the spoon, the need for hunting sets disappeared.
Almost 10,000 years have gone by, that knives were formed out of wood, bone, stone, flint or shell. It was about that time that copper was discovered and became the main material used to make blades. In the past 5 millenniums, steel took the place of copper. Knives today have evolved into ceramic, carbon fiber or titanium as a result of advancing technology.
Knife collecting is a huge business with collectors seeking the rare, unusual or unique design. These knives are specially sorted according to their uses such as hunting, military, camping, multi-function, sports, fishing and pocket tools. For finding most of the extraordinary pieces, auction sites are the place to be.
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." Keep knives away from children. Store it properly. Do not use an electric grinder to sharpen the blade. Avoid putting the knife in your pockets with loose change because this might damage the knife's handle and bolsters.
My friend has a collection of knives. His collection contains every sort you can imagine. However, the one that tops it all is the knife he customized with turquoise and coral. He still uses his knives and he never forgets to bring one when he goes camping. However not all, the knife with the turquoise and coral pattern is "for your eyes only"!
A knife served as a weapon, eating utensil, and hunting. During the 15th century, those who were not permitted to carry firearms, store their knives in a scabbard on their belts. They used their knives for eating. They were prepared in sets of three, one large hunting knife and two little ones similar to a kitchen paring knife. All were kept in one casing. Then later as the blade developed into more of an eating utensil along with the fork and the spoon, the need for hunting sets disappeared.
Almost 10,000 years have gone by, that knives were formed out of wood, bone, stone, flint or shell. It was about that time that copper was discovered and became the main material used to make blades. In the past 5 millenniums, steel took the place of copper. Knives today have evolved into ceramic, carbon fiber or titanium as a result of advancing technology.
Knife collecting is a huge business with collectors seeking the rare, unusual or unique design. These knives are specially sorted according to their uses such as hunting, military, camping, multi-function, sports, fishing and pocket tools. For finding most of the extraordinary pieces, auction sites are the place to be.
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." Keep knives away from children. Store it properly. Do not use an electric grinder to sharpen the blade. Avoid putting the knife in your pockets with loose change because this might damage the knife's handle and bolsters.
My friend has a collection of knives. His collection contains every sort you can imagine. However, the one that tops it all is the knife he customized with turquoise and coral. He still uses his knives and he never forgets to bring one when he goes camping. However not all, the knife with the turquoise and coral pattern is "for your eyes only"!
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