General Information
- Knife Buyer's Guide
- Blade Steel Types
- Steel Type Properties
- Handle Materials
- Blade shape
- Edge types
- Finish and coating
- Blade size considerations
- Technologies
Fixed & Folding Knives
- Opening Mechanisms
- Locking Mechanisms
- Blade Opening Features
- Fixed Blade Features
- Fixed Blade Sheath Types
- Heat Treatment
Multi-tools
- General Information
- Replacing components
- Compound Leverage
- Pouches
- Finishes
- Opening Mechanisms
- Weight
- Multi-Tool Components Chart
Sheath information
Edge Types
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Straight
Straight Edge blades are the standard for general knives and cutlery. The ideal choice for hunting, the Straight Edge provides an edge that cuts cleanly and sharpens quickly and easily.
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Fully Serrated
Fully Serrated blades remarkably outperform straight edges when cutting fibrous material, like rope. It is an aggressive edge and often leaves a ragged cut. Serrations typically will stay sharp longer than a straight edge but once dull, are much more difficult to sharpen. However, there are many systems today that make sharpening serrations easier.
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Serrated
Partially Serrated blades offer the advantages of both straight and serrated edges in one knife blade. A partially serrated edge is a good compromise when the blade will be used for general purposes.
