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Knife Care & Maintenance Good knives can be a major investment, and if properly cared for they can last a lifetime.

How To Buy and Use Knife Sharpeners Creating a good edge and maintaining a good edge, such are the two stages of knife sharpening, electric knive sharpeners, ceramic knife sharpening, stone knife sharpeners

Blade Care Knives are unique. So unique, in fact, they are sometimes tools, sometimes investments and always both. Either way, they certainly are worth taking care of.

Buying the Right Knife There are many different types of knives that range from relatively inexpensive to very expensive. Before buying a knife, it is important that you consider the knife's use, features, materials, and warranty.

Legal Considerations The knife laws of different countries vary, but are generally strict in Western countries. Knife laws in U.S. cities vary tremendously.

Types of Knives Knives can be categorized based on either form or function....

Blade Geometry FAQ Provide a working knowledge of blade shapes and grinds to determine what knife you need to do the job...

Learn about Survival Knives A good survival knife is the most important item of your survival gear. The best survival knives need to be versatile in the number of things they can be called upon to do.

Q. How do I know which knife is right for me?

Q. How do I sharpen my knife?

Q. My knife is getting rusty spots. How do I fix them?

Q. How do I know which knife is right for me? (back to top)
A. Knives are tools. So it only makes sense that if you are considering the purchase of a knife, you should first consider how you would use it. Are you going to cut, slice, shave, poke, pick, pierce, or just how will you be using the blade the largest percentage of time. The various blade styles offer their own specific application strengths and advantages just by their individual shape alone. With a little thought you can determine this by looking at each one and visualizing how it could be used. Knife size comes down to personal comfort level and how much blade you need to accomplish your tasks. Size can also play a factor in whether you choose a fixed blade or folder, as does the preferred method of carry. Beyond that, consider what type of locking mechanism or blade accessing system works best for you. There are a variety of types available, so take some time to review several especially if you are new to knives. Ideally it is best if you can open and close the knife with a single hand and if it can be done ambidextrous that's even better. Lastly, look at the quality of the knife. Is it something that will hold up to your expectations? Do the blade and the handle work together as one, without excessive "play" in the open position? Does the locking mechanism, lock the blade reliably? What is the knife made of; will it hold up to years of dependable use? In short, these are things to consider when you are trying to figure out what knife will do best for you. Find a knowledgeable dealer or person who can give you some personal experiences on what works for them as well as show the various knives available.

Q. How do I sharpen my knife? (back to top)
A. It's inevitable. Use your knife enough and it eventually gets to the point of needing some sharpening which is why it's a good idea to make a habit of touching up the edge to keep it sharp. It is much easier to maintain a sharp edge rather than to have to rebuild or re-edge a blade, which has become too dull. Now that having been said, you have options available for sharpening. First off, there are numerous sharpening products on the market today. Each is probably more than capable of putting an edge on a knife given the proper use of the product. So if you choose a do-it-yourself method, choose one that you are most confident with using. The key here is to maintain the edge angles on the blade edge. A second option may be a sharpening service in your area.

Q. My knife is getting rusty spots. How do I fix them? (back to top)
A. Unfortunately, the term "stainless steel" can be misleading . Even though a knife blade may be is classified as stainless steel, it is still susceptible to corrosion if you are not practicing proper knife care. Even coated blades will rust along the sharpened edge if not cared for. To aid in the cleaning of rust on the blades use a fine grade, semi-chrome polishing compound. Follow the instructions on the product and it should work just fine. Beyond that you should apply a corrosion inhibitor to the blade to prevent future corrosion from occurring. A product such as Tuf-Cloth™ or Militec-1® can be used to wipe down the blade for corrosion protection.