Are EKA knives any good?

Are EKA knives any good?

Developed in Sweden the EKA swing blade knife represents the very best in Scandanavian design and quality. I have been using my own ‘High Vis’ orange EKA swing blade for the last couple of years and am delighted with it.

Where are EKA knives made?

Sweden
EKA from Sweden has built up a good reputation amongst, for example, hunters because these knives combine an attractive price with the three basic requirements each EKA-knife has to meet: the steel has to be of high quality.

What is the hole in a folding knife?

One of the most common questions we get from people new to Spyderco knives is “Why the Round Hole?” The Round Hole allows the blade of a folding knife to be swiftly and easily opened with only one hand.

What are the bumps on the back of a knife for?

Jimping – Repeating ridges or cuts. These may be decorative (such as those on the spine), or used for additional grip on the knife (such as those on the thumb rise). This knife features jimping on the thumb rise and further forward on the spine.

Why do knives have dimples?

These depressions, called kullenschliff or a Granton edge, reduce friction and help prevent food from sticking to the blade. As a result of the santoku’s popularity, manufacturers have started adding the dimpled edge to other knives, too. Now you can get a kullenschliff edge on all sorts of knives.

What does Batoning a knife mean?

Batoning is the technique of cutting or splitting wood by using a baton-sized stick or mallet to repeatedly strike the spine of a sturdy knife, chisel or blade in order to drive it through wood, similar to how a froe is used.

What is a knife blood groove?

: a longitudinal groove on the shaft of an arrow or spear or on the blade of a bayonet or knife said to have been introduced to cause increased bleeding of a wound produced and possibly actually facilitating withdrawal of bayonet or knife by preventing suction.

What are the different parts of a knife called?

Know Your Knife

• Point – The point is the part of the knife where the edge and spine come together.
• Tip – The tip is the forward part of the knife and includes the knife point.
• Edge – The edge is the cutting part of the blade.
• Heel – The heel is the rear part of the edge, opposite the point.

What is a knife spine?

Spine: The unsharpened “back” or “top” of a knife. The spine is the side opposite the sharp edge. Double-edged knives do not have spines. Swedge: Also known as a “false edge,” this is a portion of the knife’s spine that is unsharpened but has been ground to give the appearance that it is.

What’s the hole in a cleaver for?

The hole on the heavy-duty blade makes cutting through bone easy. The hole enables you to hold the upper part with your fingers. As you reinforce your grip on the handle, you are able to pull the blade free.

What are the dents in knives called?

kullenschliff
These depressions, called kullenschliff or a Granton edge, reduce friction and help prevent food from sticking to the blade. As a result of the santoku’s popularity, manufacturers have started adding the dimpled edge to other knives, too. Now you can get a kullenschliff edge on all sorts of knives.

What is a good knife for Batoning?

Batoning Knife Recommendations

• ESEE Junglas.
• Ka-Bar Becker BK-9.
• Cold Steel SRK.
• Ontario Spec Marine Raider Bowie.
• Schrade SCHF37.

What is bloodline in a blade?

Bloodline Blades are the trademark weapons of the Werewolves. More specifically, they are special blades which are used by Alpha and Beta werewolves. The blades are passed down through each generation of a specific family or clan of Lycanthropes. This in turn makes the blades more like family heirlooms.

Why put a fuller in a knife?

A fuller is often used to widen a blade. When combined with proper distal tapers, heat treatment and blade tempering, a fullered blade can be 20% to 35% lighter than a non-fullered blade with minimal sacrifice of strength or blade integrity. This effect lessens as the blade is reduced in length.

What are the 10 main parts of a knife?

What Are the Parts of a Knife? Know Your Knife Anatomy

• The point and tip.
• The edge.
• The spine and the heel.
• The bolster.
• The handle.
• The handle fasteners.
• The tang.
• The butt.

What are the parts of the knife and their uses?

The Different Parts of a Kitchen Knife

• Point. The sharp end of the blade that tapers to a point, hence the name.
• Edge. The edge is the actual working part of a knife.
• Tip. The tip is used for delicate cutting.
• Heel. The lower part of the blade, close to the bolster.
• Spine.
• Bolster.
• Scales (handle)
• Handle Fasteners.

What are the 7 parts of a knife?

What is a knife belly?

The Belly. The belly of a blade is the curving part of the blade edge. See the circled area on the picture. Some knives do not have a belly, such as a dagger.