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Terminology
BladeEdgeGrindSingleBevelHollowConvexChiselTangThe tang is a continuation of the blade, the metal part of the knife that extends into the handle. It can be thought of as the part of the knife that connects the handle to the blade. Full tang means a tang that runs the length and width of the knife - it's a strong design but adds weight to the knife. Stick tangs do what it says on the label they are spikes which thin from the blade back to the end of the handle. Stick tangs are lighter, maybe a little bit weaker but make handle replacement a doddle if the scales are broken. Handle
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Folding BladeCare and MaintainenceSharpeningSee Sharpening a blade for details. Choosing a KnifeClick the section title for information on choosing a knife for a variety of purposes. |
