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  ASH HC80 Damascus Steel Custom Handmade Hunting Kukri knife 15 inches The Kukri Knife: What Is It? A kukri is a curved knife with a single cutting edge that can be used for a wide variety of tasks. Symbolic of the mythical Gurkhas and the nation of Nepal, the sabre is a source of national pride. The Gurkha/Gorkha regiments of the British and Indian armies, as well as the Nepalese national army, all use this knife. The kukri is known as the Gurkha knife because it has traditionally been carried and issued to Gurkha soldiers. Gurkhas and kukris go well back in history, and the two blades share a same ancestry. Since "Gurkha Knife" refers to both components, their separation would be misleading. The Gurkhas and Gorkhas of the army all carry and utilise kukris, also known as gurkha knives. Gurkhas are provided a fixed blade, curved single edged knife with a leather sheath. The blade measures between 10 and 13 inches in length. The Kukri knife is well-known for its efficiency an...

  ASH HC89 Damascus Steel Custom Handmade Hunting knife 10 inches Blades used for hunting have been in use for eons. During the Stone Age, people chipped away at stones to create blades that could be used as weapons. These early blades were also crafted from animal bone or shell. Stone was used to hone each one to a razor's edge, just as it is today. The ancient Egyptians had a wide arsenal, including knives used for hunting and skinning. The blades and grips of their knives, axes, and swords were all made of wood. This was also the earliest known use of scabbards, a type of sheath designed to protect the user's clothing while carrying a blade. Unlike modern hunters, ancient Egyptians utilized longer spears for hunting, while knives were still employed for skinning and preparing game. By the time the ancient Greeks ruled the Mediterranean, bronze blades were commonplace in both Asia and Europe. When the Romans conquered much of the known world, steel blades began to replace the...

  ASH HC82 Damascus Steel Custom Handmade Hunting Dagger knife 15 inches History For as long as there have been warriors, they've known they need a short stabbing weapon they can keep on them at all times, one that can be used when a sword, club, or spear would be impractical. The first daggers, according to conventional wisdom, were fashioned from wood and bone. Daggers were traditionally made from the raw horns of animals. Because of the development of metalworking techniques, daggers quickly gained in popularity and availability. Copper daggers, in contrast to their wooden and bone predecessors, became more efficient and lethal. They were common to virtually all prehistoric cultures because their usefulness in warfare, ritual, and daily life made them ubiquitous. Usage Daggers, as indicated above, were commonly carried as a secondary weapon for when the primary weapon was too bulky to be practical. Daggers were commonly utilized in this manner by numerous militaries throughout h...

  ASH HC85 Damascus Steel Custom Handmade Hunting Bowie knife 13 inches For many, the image of a Bowie knife is one of the first that comes to mind when considering knives. The iconic Bowie knife is instantly recognizable for its straightforward design. But how can one make a regular knife into a Bowie? The clipped edge is unquestionably the most iconic part of the iconic Bowie knife. It's true that this is the most recognizable and well-known characteristic of a Bowie knife, but it's far from the only one. Historically, Bowie knives have been created to conflict. The knife's design incorporates a finger protection at the blade's base and other features in response to this specific requirement. A hefty blade was also included to make it easier to cut things while battling. This was included to make swift, clean cuts into flesh with a single stroke of the blade. A fixed, substantial blade, a finger guard, and a clipped edge are typically the defining characteristics of a...

  ASH HC84 Damascus Steel Custom Handmade Hunting Bowie knife 13 inches The size of a Bowie knife can vary greatly. They average about six inches in length, but can get much longer than fourteen! True Bowie knives typically range in length from 6 to 14 inches. Knives longer than that are more often than not just decorative than useful. However, they have tremendous utility across a wide range of sizes within their usual range. The blades of the iconic Bowie knife were conceived as multi-purpose implements. But keep in mind that Jim Bowie wasn't just a fighter; he also used his knife for everyday frontier tasks. Since most people won't need a fighting knife, they'll have to settle for a Bowie that provides a very dependable, utilitarian blade without the requirement for it to be threatening or lethal. Blades for Bowie knives are now selected based on how well they execute their intended tasks. The Bowie knife's clipped point makes it ideal for skinning and cleaning anima...

  Honestly, gifting is not a simple chore as we need to choose the best for the ones we love and strive to offer them something they would enjoy and keep as a memory for decades to come. However, there are several considerations involved when shopping for a gift that will last for a very, very long time. You can choose from a wide variety of presents, but nothing compares to receiving a knife as a present, especially a pocket knife, which is sure to leave a lasting impression. This practise has become something of a family heirloom; many anecdotes tell of grandfathers giving their knives to a particularly deserving grandchild, who in turn gives it to a child of his own. In conclusion, it does allow you to make memories that will endure forever, but to do so you'll need a knife that can withstand the test of time as well as the pressure and abuse of its owner. And if you are thinking such knives don't come cheap, I have made a list for you. The knives you'll find below all r...

  Consider this: in the modern world, women enjoy greater autonomy than at any time in history. The majority of women have jobs outside the home. In a day and age where our independence is supported and women's confidence is developing, it just makes sense for women to be comfortable using and carrying a knife. Now, for some of us, the word ‘knife’ seems a bit intimidating, but when the terms ‘woman’ and ‘knife’ are in the same phrase, most of our brains instinctively think self-defense, and while self-defense is an accurate and one of the main reasons woman should carry a knife, it is not the only reason. one can use a knife on a daily basis for a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to: opening packages, cutting loose strings, releasing shoelaces that were tied too tightly, popping balloons, unwrapping presents, cutting a snack in half for my kids, opening wine bottles when I forgot the corkscrew, etc. As a matter of fact, the options are limitless. As knife is a tool...

  Having a nice knife in your possession evokes a deep, almost primitive, sense of satisfaction. About 2 and a half million years ago, some faceless hunter-gatherers first began pounding rocks together. Anthropologists believe that pounding and cutting were our earliest toolmaking endeavours. A simple rock will do the job of hammering a mastodon bone until the marrow is exposed. Butchering an animal or scraping a hide requires a very specific tool: a sharp edge. Picture the first man using his paw to mould the edge of a rock. Imagine the look of sheer joy on his face as he took it in his hands and realised its potential. Assuredly, he beamed, elbowed the nearest guy, and flaunted his work of art. The unspoken message from that day forth has been: I've got myself a beautiful little cutting rock right here. The knife makes no concessions to aesthetics in favour of its practical purpose. That's what makes it so stunningly gorgeous. There is no true straight line in it, much like t...