How Today's Hunting Knife Came to Be - By: msknife

Hunting knives have been around since the Stone Age. Stone, bone and shells were first used as knives. The one thing they had in common with today's knives is that they were sharpened on stone.
Egyptians were the first to attach wooden handles to their stone blades. Steel blades arrived during the time of the Romans. Steel dominates the material in blades used today.
Jim Bowie was a major player in the history of hunting knives. There is no one Bowie knife. Jim Bowie made changes to a series of knives until he found one he liked. A Bowie knife has a large fixed blade and a clip point.
Bowie used knives for hand-to-hand combat as well. Therefore, some Bowie knives have a serpentine piece between the handle and the blade. It is there to protect your hand from an opponent's blade.
Bowie was not the only person to use knives have served purposes other than hunting. The Sikhs carry a religious weapon called the Kirpan as a symbol of their faith. Blood brother ceremonies were performed by the North American Indians. Asian cultures have used them for loyalty covenants.
In the 1800's the Swiss Army Knife became popular. It is a folding knife that serves as a miniature toolbox in your pocket. There are assorted utensils as well as cutting blades attached.
Custom-built knives are popular with today's modern hunter. Knives made with antler-horned handles are becoming quite popular. They are often individually made, making each one unique.
Knives have evolved from crude stone implements to a blend of metal blades. A combination of Western techniques and Japanese samuri forges make up today's methods of creating knives. Kershaw, a well known manufacturer of knives, is affiliated with the Japanese region that made samuri blades.

About the Author

The author, Glenda Wagner, owns a website that displays all types of hunting knives. It is located at http://hunting-knife-outlet.com. She and her husband are fans of hunting and hunting equipment. Glenda also writes a blog devoted to hunters. The blog posts information about hunting knives, jokes, merchandise promotions and surveys. Responders to the surveys are eligible for a free knife of your choice drawing to be held in December.

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