Knife Laws by Country: A Global Guide to Carry Rules
Knife laws vary enormously from country to country. Some nations regulate by blade length, others by locking mechanism, and many by the purpose of carry. Two concepts explain most of the differenc...
Best EDC Knife for Women: Compact Folding Knives That Fit
Ask ten people for the best EDC knife for women and you will get ten different answers — because the real answer is personal. Hand size, grip strength, pocket style, and daily tasks all change whi...
VG-10 Steel Explained: Properties, Sharpening, and Best Uses
VG-10 is a cutlery-grade stainless steel produced in Japan. The name stands for V Gold 10 — gold meaning quality — and it is also written as V-Kin-10 in Japanese. Developed by Takefu Special Steel...
What Is a Butterfly Knife? Balisong Anatomy and Safety Basics
A butterfly knife — also called a balisong — is a type of folding pocketknife that originated in the Philippines. Its defining feature is two handles that counter-rotate around the tang of the bla...
Dagger Knife for Self-Defense: What It Can and Can't Do
A dagger knife is one of the oldest blade designs in human history — a fighting knife with a very sharp point and usually one or two sharp edges, designed or capable of being used as a cutting or ...
S90V vs M390: Which Super Steel Is Better for EDC Knives?
Two names keep coming up when premium folding knives are discussed: CPM S90V and Bohler M390. Both are powder metallurgy stainless steels with serious edge retention, and both appear across the Art...