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We can all see clearly in our heads the image of a relative skinning an apple with a knife, without breaking the peel during the process. There is something about this method of peeling an apple that makes us feel more connected to previous generations and gives us a feeling of self-sufficiency that helps us embrace our more rugged origins.While there are various ways to peel an apple nowadays that do not require nearly as much effort, there are still people who wish to develop this skil

Even the most high-end, heavy-duty tactical knife can become damaged at some point, especially if you’re using it often. The most commonly affected area of a tactical knife is, unsurprisingly, the blade itself, which sees the most action and is put under the most pressure.If you are a serious tactical knife collector and user, then sooner or later, you’ll likely end up with a broken blade. Now, we know that it may be tempting to throw the whole thing out and buy a new one, but often, what

Question: can you make a sword out of pure titanium? Would the sword then become a stronger weapon, or a weaker one? In the film Blade, Wesley Snipes carried a sword that was indeed made of pure titanium. This movie started the question among scientific viewers as to the benefits, or negative aspects a sword of this nature would carry.That melting point for titanium is in the higher range for the purest form of this metal. However, another important feature for metal is the reactivity. This is t

Whether you're wielding a knight’s broadsword, katana, or a saber, having a dull blade simply defeats the purpose. Therefore, it's necessary that you know all the ways to spot if your sword'sblade is beginning to dull. Once you’ve identified the cause of the problem you can work toward re-sharpening your blade to the razor-sharp edge it deserves.There are many ways to tell if your sword's blade is beginning to dull, and the first way you may notice this is by monitoring its performance. Does the

A Kung Fu Dao Polypropylene Training Broad Sword is a training sword made from propylene, and it is very adamant, almost impossible to break. It has a sword-like blade, a groove and textured surface for added aesthetic. It is a great tool for training purposes.The world’s best sword fighters have a secret or rather a simple truth that everyone aspiring to become a world champion should know. If you aspire to be a good fighter, you should strive to learn footwork, sword fighting techniques, and t