Category: Technology
Created by: Manadono
Number of Blossarys: 4
The secondary bevel is the bevel from which the cutting edge is formed. It is usually a very small bevel that joins the endpoints of the primary bevel on both sides to a point. A secondary bevel is ...
The primary bevel, sometimes referred to as a grind, of a knife is the bevel on the cutting side of the blade. It can be a partial or full grind, extending to a point on the flat of the knife or the ...
A flip knife is a type of folding knife, designed to be flipped or flicked into its usable position. Most flip knives have either a thumb-stud or an extended finger guard that acts as a lever, ...
Although similar to jimping, filework denotes a more decorative and, in some cases, less practical nature. Filework is the application of grooves or serrations in pattern accross areas of the knife. ...
Automatic is a designation of knives that have spring-loaded blades and a button-release locking mechanisms to retain the knife blade. The engagement of the knife is therefore second only to a fixed ...
A wave is a groove cut into the spine of a folding knife, pointing towards the handle in the open position, which allows the deployment of the blade from folded to engaged when drawing the knife from ...
A partial grind, like a full grind, is a descripive term that indicates that the bevel of the knife does not extend all the way to the spine. Most parial bevel blades' bevels stop at about half the ...