Italian Switchblades

Italian switchblades are automatic knives commonly known as stilettos that are made in Italy. It was in Toledo Spain that the first market for self-defense lever-locked knives developed in 1920s. Its first conception was prior to the Second World War with knives marked as Campobasso or Frosolone which were also called flat guards. The 1950’s Italian switchblades evolved from these designs and so are the picklocks. In the 1960’s the picklocks became obsolete which ended growing handcrafting business of the Italian switchblades. The tilting bolster model replaced the picklocks. Unlike the picklocks, these were made so that one may not break a finger nail to try to close the blades. These knives close as the front top bolster is rotated. Switchblades with a mechanism called open button/close button appeared in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Of interest among collectors are the Italian switchblades known as “Transitionals” which were made with modern parts and old style.

Presently there are a lot of variations of the Italian switchblades and some make their way as a memorable gift or giveaways. What distinguishes the Italian switchblades from the typical automatic knives is their classic and contemporary style. Some of the available designs have levers rather than the convenience of buttons. Blades also come in different sizes and styles. Some are sleek and pointed. Customized switchblades also exist to suit the preference of both sexes. They look more like collectors’ items which makes them ideal as presents for any occasion and a possible heirloom.

KaBar Knife

The KaBar knife got its name from its manufacturer the Ka-Bar. The trademark came from a testimonial of a man who was satisfied with the company’s product whose writing was only read as “k a bar.”

The knife is a fighting and utility knife used by the US Marine Corps in the Second World War and continues to be so at present. The Army and other US military divisions also adopted it as their choice of knife. These knives are depended on their function to perform many tasks such as a knife for hunting, boating, camping, trapping not to mention as a self-defense tool. A classic Ka-Bar knife is a 7” clip point blade. The fighting knife is 1095 carbon steel with features such as a leather-washer or a synthetic handle of Kraton.

The famous knives include the United States ARMY VE-VJ Day Commemorative, the US Marine Corps Vietnam Commemorative KA-BAR knife and the 100^th Anniversary KA-BAR.

More distinctly, what makes a Ka-Bar knife famous other than its wartime significance is its high quality. Each knife goes through specific manufacturing processes that ensure corrosion resistance, its strength, grip and razor sharp cutting edge.

New models of Ka-Bar knives include the Last Ditch knife, which has a similar size of that of a credit card. It is a sharp weapon that can be concealed anywhere. The “Precision Hunter Game Hook is a compact hunting knife which allows control over every cut and the Full-size Black Ka-Bar with a straight edge.

Choosing your kitchen knife

Put yourself in this situation: you finally had your own place, no parents, no siblings, and just your independent self. Then you decide to shop for your home supplies. You walk around the mall and head to the kitchen supplies section, then you realize that shopping for your utensils is not as simple as A-B-C. You want to have the best kitchen knives, so here are some tips you kneed to know when shopping for those best kitchen knives.

·         Do some research - Read a couple of cooking magazines so you know a thing or two about the best kitchen knives. Doing your research will give you an idea on what to do next or what to expect when you visit the store.

·         Don’t be overwhelmed by those gimmicks - There are ways that sellers do to sell their goods. There is no such thing as a knife that doesn’t require sharpening. All knives need to be sharpened.

·         Don’t be overwhelmed by those brand names - Brand names are brand names. Always remember that. When shopping for your best kitchen knives, check the stability of the handle and the blade. There are different handles that are used for knives.