What Type of Blades Used for Cool Pocket Knives?

 

The history of cool pocket knives is a long and complicated one. They have been used in many professions, not just carpentry or cooking. These small weapons were also used by soldiers.

Some notable inventors of pocket knives are James Black, who invented the "jackknife" in 1818, and John Skelton Williams, an American inventor who invented the safety blade style of folding knife in 1902. In addition to this work with blades, Williams also became well known for a variety of gadgets including flashlights and keyless chucks for use with lathes.

Features of Cool Pocket Knives

When you're looking for a new pocket knife, there are a few features to consider before buying. The most important is the blade type. A locking blade, for example, will help keep the knife securely closed when not in use and can make it easier to take on and off of your belt or backpack. Other features include ergonomic handles, like an oval shape with contour or textured gripping surfaces. Let's explore these features in detail:

1. Blade Type

Lockback, Tanto, and Drop Point

The blade on most pocket knives has one of three basic types: a locking blade, a folding blade (open), or a drop point. A locking knife is usually used for kitchen and camp tasks as its name implies. It's built to withstand heavy use and features an integral lock that keeps the blade securely closed when not in use. 

This type was the origin of the term lockback although that term now describes a specific style of lockback folding knife. Knives with non-locking blades are typically easier to open as they have no mechanism that must be manipulated.

2. Blade Length

Pocket knife: most useful models for daily use like the Forma, are usually shorter and less versatile than knives with longer blades. The blade length of a pocket knife can range from about 4 inches for larger knives to about 3 inches for smaller knives, in order to fit into briefcases and pockets or smaller bags.

3. Blade Material

The blade material on many cool pocket knives is stainless steel, which is strong and resistant to rust. But in Canada, carbon steel is often used in industrial knives as well as ultra-sharp blades used by knife makers. 

If you're going to use your knife for fishing, hunting, or other outdoor activities, remember the blade may come in contact with salt or other substances that can cause discolouration and rust. There are also high-carbon stainless steel blades that have higher grades of carbon in them that make them stronger and wear-resistant. They are used for rugged tasks such as cutting wood.

4. Blade Style

An integral knife uses the entire length of its blade to create a handle (also called "tang") from a single piece of metal. These knives can be more durable than partially-tanged pocket knives because the tang is thicker and made from one solid piece of metal. They are also often more expensive.

A partially-tanged knife has a hole(s) drilled through the tang, which is usually made from two or more pieces of metal welded together. The cutting edge is then attached to this tang by the handle and blade being hammered together. This type of blade is often called a Liner Lock or lockback.

5. Blade Serration

Spiral Cut, Chisel and Sawtooth Edges

The spiral cut on a pocket knife can be used for slicing or prying. The sawtooth edge makes it easier to slice into sausage meat but doesn't make it much easier when using your pocket knife to cut open small packages like Christmas gifts.

Uses of Cool Pocket Knives:

There are a multitude of tools and devices that can come in handy in your everyday life as a camper, hiker, or fisherman. You’ve got Swiss Army knives for all those various tasks – from opening cans to carving wood to cutting rope. But which tool is best?

A pocket knife is a versatile piece of equipment that can be used for anything from whittling to defense. A pocket knife’s size makes it easy to carry in your pocket (hence the name), so it is always available when you need it! The blade size varies, but they can range anywhere from 1 1/2 inches long for small daily-use knives, up to 3 1/4 inches long for hunting knives.

A pocket knife has a blade that does not extend beyond the handle, meaning it is double-bladed. The blade is often made from carbon steel, which does not rust or corrode when exposed to moisture. The blades are often serrated for sawing and cutting purposes. They can also have plastic handles that are comfortable and safe for working with. Pocket knives are available in a variety of materials including aluminium, carbon steel, and stainless steel.

These Cool Pocket knives come in a great variety of styles, hues, and sizes; depending on the purpose for which they are intended, size will vary greatly as well. Small pocket knives are generally used for personal use at home.