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What are characteristics of a custom-made knife?
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Made from specialty materials
Limited in production//one of a kind |
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Is cutting card board considered knife abuse?
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False
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When showing a knife to a customer you should?
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Offer handle first or closed.
Set the knife down for them to pick up. |
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If you drop a knife you should react by?
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Jump away from the knife so it doesnt hit you.
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Is bankok a major knife producing city?
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False.
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A "limited time warranty" means?
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Warrants the owner that the knife is free from defects in material and workmanship, defects are determined by the manufacturer.
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What is the legal length of a knife?
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All knife laws are subject to local and personal interpretation. Its best to check with law enforcement.
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The knifes we sell are more expensive then costco or wallmart because.
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Stores like those are able to sell below regular price because they buy is larger quantity but they tend to have less of a selection.
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Knifes sold at swap meets or on the shopping network and the internet sell for less then our prices because...
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They have low overhead and can sell the products cheaper but they also tend to be poor quality.
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What organization helps the cutlery industry monitor and litigate state and federal laws governing knifes, edges weapons and tools as well as providing accurate definitions and information for the government to utilize in writing new legislation.
Name and acronym. |
The american knife and tool institute
AKTL |
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Surgical stainless steel is?
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Any steel with enough chromium added to qualify as a stainless steel and can be put in a sterilizer or autoclave without rusting.
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What is tempering?
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The process of heating the steel to a very high temperature and then cooling to strengthen the blade.
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The primary element that gives steel good edge retention and strength is?
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carbon
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Can stainless steel rust?
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Yes because it has iron.
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If the blade is stamped that means.
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The blade has been cut by machine out of a sheet of metal.
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Which is not a common material for knife handles?
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carbon steel
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What are two most general classifications of knife steel?
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carbon and stainless
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What are a bolster lock and scales?
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parts of a folding knife.
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Which element is most commonly used to give steel rust resistance?
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chromium.
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The matal that extends through the hande of a fixed bladed knife is...
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the tang.
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Inox is the European term meaning...
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stainless steel
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Damascus steel is...
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layers of dissimilar metals which are folded or twisted together.
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Why would a knife have ridges of grooves (called jumping) along the spine of the blade?
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They add traction for a thumb or finger grip.
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Is a clip lock a locking mechanism?
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false
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Is hydrogen added to regular steel to enhance its performance?
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No.
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What two elements when combined produce steel?
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Carbon and iron
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Do ceramic knifes break easily?
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yes.
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What is pakkawood?
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Hardwood impregnated with waterproof resin
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Would sawing metal tubing be good for a seraded balde?
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false
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What is bead blasting?
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A process for finishing steel that provides a 100% non glare finish
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What are the major differences between forges and stamped knifes?
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Forged blades are hammered or pounded out of one or more peices of steel then heated and cooled at specific tempratures to condense the metal, making it stronger and able to hold a long lasting edge.
Forged knifes are ussually have more carbon then stamped blades. Stamped blades are cut out of a sheet of metal they are often tempratures treated after the blade is formed, which makes them stronger but the results are not the same as forging. |
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What is g10?
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Layers of fiber cloth soaked in resin, compressed and then baked to make a very strong blade.
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If a customer says "I've heard that 440 is the best knife steel. is that true?" what do you say?
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440 is a viable steel. major knifes manufacturers use it. it is inexpensive and easy to acquire, but still produces a good balde. 440 is stainless, so there is very little concern for corrosion. ther are many other excelent knife steels availible besides 440.
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Match the knife with its product.
Kershaw |
leek & chive
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Match the knife with its product.
swiss army |
one hand trekker
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Match the knife with its product.
benchmade |
osborne and pardue
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Match the knife with its product.
Letherman |
wave and charge
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Match the knife with its product.
columbia river |
M-16 and kiss
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Match the knife with its product.
buck |
alpha hunter and 110
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Match the knife with its product.
gerber |
gator and fast draw
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Match the knife with its product.
spyderco |
delica and endura
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Which company first marketed the round hole in the blade for onehanded opperation?
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spyderco
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A good diving knife would not have a...
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leather sheath.
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A marlin spike is used for
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seperationg strands of line splicing line or undoing knots
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The know on the butt end of a fixed bladed knife is called a...
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pommel
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Zytel is...
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a brand name of fiberglass renforced nylon
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That 3 blade shapes would you find in a stockman-style pocket knife?
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clip point, sheepfoot and spey blade.
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What does is mean when a folding knife walks and talks?
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The knife opens & closes smoothly and locks with a positive "snap" sound
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Is goatsfoot a common blade type?
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false
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What is an ulu?
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a native american knife designed for multiple tasks.
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What is safe speed?
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Kershaw's patented assisting opening.
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The original multitool manufacturer os...
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leatherman
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Who is cedited with making the first really successful folding lock blade knife in 1964?
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Buck
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The axis lock is patented by?
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banchmade.
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Do swiss army knifes have a button hook?
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no
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Is a quick open method activated as you pull the knife from your pocket and feture of the emersion wave?
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yes
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The coloring on the rainbow leek and chive is...
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a titanium oxide electroplating.
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EWhat is the origin of the butterfly knife?
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disputed.
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The knife used by ghurka soldiers under british service is the...
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khukri.
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In what countries are our major pocket knife brands produced? how is that sugnificant?
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The major brands which we stock are from companies which are headquarters in the united states, but many have produced both in this country and overseas. In addition to US manifacturing, our knifes are also made in japan, germany, italy, china and taiwan. The sugnificant factor is that all have met stringent quality standards and have a facotroy warranty.
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What features would you recomend for a filleting?
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a good fillet knife should have a long, thin flexible blade. A comfortable handle with a secure grip, not slippery around water is essantial.
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What features would you recomend for a hunting skinning knife?
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For hunting and skinning a blade witha rounded or upswept point is best. Some hunters like to have a gut hook on the back. A secure grip is important as your hands may become wet or oily.
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What features would you recomend for a Sailing: cutting cardboard rope or cord?
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Any knife with a full or partially serrated edge is good for cutting items which are pliable or sinuous. Concave curved serrated blades are good for sailing.
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How is an assisted knife different from an automatic knife?
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Automatic knifes open without any manual opperation. the user pushes a buytton or lever and the blad opens up by the force of the spring.
An assisted knife, the user starts the opening process manually. a knife is considered assisted if the user has to push a thumb stud or on the blade itself to open the knife. Once the process has started the openeing the assist mechinism kicks to finish the process. |
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A product line of henckels
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four star pro "S", or five star
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A product line of Victorinox
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forschner
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A product line of wustof
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clasic, ikon culinar
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A product line of kershaw
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shun clasic, ken onion.
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To keep yourkitchen knifes sharo and well maintained you should?
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Wash and dry them only by hand, use steel to maintain the edge and store in a block
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What is the difference between granton edge and a serrated edge?
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Granton is a small indentations along the side of the blade, Serrated is a scalloped or jagged edge.
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What size knife would you normally use to carve a roast or turkey at home
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8-10" carving or granton slicer.
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Is a santoku a type of parring knife?
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no
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What is the main reason polyethylene or wood cutting boards are preferable to glass or marble?
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Glass and marble will quickly dull and damage your knife.
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The two most common kitchen knifes ised are?
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Chopping and parring
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The santoku is...
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A japanese chefs knife
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Why shouldnt you ise a meat clever for vegtables?
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Meat cleavers are heavy, thick blades which can mash or break vegetables.
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A very versitile size of kitchen knife would be a...
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7" sandoku or a 6" utility
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Is washing kitchen knifes in the dishwasher a good idea?
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No, the detergent can cause corrosion and the knifes can dull from hitting other objects.
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Forschner kitchen knifes are made by...
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victornox
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Which knifes are ussually included in a 3 piece set?
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Chopping slicing parring.
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Is a serratred kitchen knife good for cutting roasts??
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false
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Should you put knifes in the drawer with other kitchen knifes?
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false
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What factors should be considered when selecting a kitchen knife?
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If you like the look.
Feel, weight and balance Match your kitchen Budget Longevity |
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Why would anyone need more then just a couple of kitchen knifes?
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Each knife is designed for a specific purpose and cooking becomes easier when you use the propper knife. Depending on what you cook you may need more then a couple knifes.
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Why are japanese knifes sometimes prefered over others?
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They are ground at a 11-17 angle which allows for a sharpe3r and finer edge. They have more carbon in the steel making them stronger and longer lasting edge. And sometines the handles are very comfortable and give a strong grip.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of ceramin knifes?
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Ceramic is so hard it will hold an edge 10 times longer then regualr steel knifes. Very sanitary, will not rust, will not alter food.
If resharpening in needed you have to send it to the manifacturer & it can easily break. |
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Is a swivel a type of joint on nippers?
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false
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Small scissorrs with blunted ends arte ussually used for?
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Trimming nose and ear hair
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What is the purpose of the slight corrugation on the blade of the pair of sheers?
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keeps the hair from slipping down the blade.
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How are left handed sheers different from regular sheers?
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The blade and handle holes and reversed dor left hands
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Why might someone prefer a nipper over a scissor for cutting toenails.
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Nippers are for cutting through thick nails
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What is the main difference between a male and femal nail kit?
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Most womens have nail scissors and most males have clippers.
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What are pinking sheers designed for?
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They help prevent fraying on certain fabrics and add a decrotive finished edge.
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What would you use sissors for?
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embroidery and anil cuticle.
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What is the purpose of the dressing for a razor strop?
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The dressing is leather care.
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The difference between a regular nail nipper and an ingrown nail nipper?
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The ingrown nippers have flat blades instead of curved.
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Applique scissors are designed for...
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Cutting between layers of fabric without poking through.
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Would dropping a scissor or shear damage them?
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Yes
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Why would you prefer a badger brush to a boar brush?
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Badger hair is softer and stronger and keeps its shape when soaped up.
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Whats the difference between sewing scissors and shears?
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Scissors have two identical bows and same sized handle holes. Shears that one longer bow and different shaped holes. shears are for heavy cutting scissors are for light jobs.
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Why would someone need more then one pair of scissors?
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Different scissors are designed for cutting different materials. & useing a scissor for something its not suppose to can dull the blade.
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What is the name for the common roman short sword?
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gladius
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The best known type of japanese samurai sword is?
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katana
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The groove in the blade of the most midevil european swords is accuratly called a...
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fuller
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Which of these are considered good fuctional sword steels?
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1065 high carbon & sweedish powered high carbon steel
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What master fantasy knife designer known as the official klingon armourer was the most instrumental in the pioneering of the fantasy knife craze?
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Gil hibben
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Is there a sword the traditionally weights 20 lbs?
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no
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Which saword would be used by any proper gentleman in early 17th centery?
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rapier
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What is the porpose of the fuller in a medevil sword?
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to reduce the weight of a sword while maintaining structual integrity.
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What is the name of the hand guard on a katana?
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tsuba
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What is a tachi?
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The origanal samurai sword slightly longer and with heavir cruve then the later katanas.
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What sword was used by the scottish highland warriors of the late 15th & 16th centery?
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claymore
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What is the difference between boken and shinai?
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Boken are made of solid hardwood and shinai are made from stips of bamboo bound together with cord.
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What is the name of the temper line on a katana?
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hamon
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The original function of a japanese tanto was
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to cut the warrior out of his armor if he fell in water.
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What is the proper use and care of a sword?
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Kept clean of dust and fingerprints. Tought cloth or oil should be used. Check on it regularly if left in a scabbards. Should only be used as designed. Do not cut brush or trees.
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What type of tand would be found in a katana?`
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3/4ths of the way into the handle and two pins connecting the handle to the tang.
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What type of tang is found in a fantasy sword?
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Rat tail tang that is welded to the pommel.
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What type of tang would be found in a forged broadsword?
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The tang will be as wide as the blade. They are forged into a pommel.
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What countries are most of the swords we carry produced in?
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China, spain, taiwan, philipines, india.
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What is the porpose of using oil or water on a sharpening block?
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When metal is scraped off from giving the blade a new edge. Using oils or water keep those particals floating and prevents them brom becoming embedded into the stone and ruining your knifes.
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What type of sharpening would you use on a light touch up for kitchen knifes?
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Ceramic or diamon steel
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What type of sharpening would you use on a quick touch up for pocket, fishing, hunting knifes?
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Draw through ceramic, diamond or ceramic file, extra fine diamon, ceramic/oil stone.
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What type of sharpener would you use for heavy sharpening on kitchen knifes.
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Large medium/fine oil or diamond stone, guided stone system, manual or electric chefs choice.
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What type of sharpener would you use for heavy portable re-sharpener.
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gatco diamond triangles, DMT fold up diamond stones draw thru carbide.
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