Knife Blade Shapes Guide: 16 Blade Styles of Pocket Knives & Fixed
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You’re ready to buy your next pocket knife. You’ve been thinking about the blade steel, handle material, lock type, opening mechanism, all while making sure your knife strikes that perfect balance between badass and practical. But there’s one crucial aspect that you may be overlooking: Blade shape. The blade is the soul of the
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