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History and More

18 articles, newest first. All posts.

A collection of TEKTO F2 Bravo folding knife handles with titanium accents

Guides October 9, 2026

Knife History and Culture

TEKTO A5 Spry OTF knife resting on a map with a backpack behind it

Guides September 7, 2026

How We Research Knife Laws

A close-up of a knife with a black blade and a tan textured handle, held by a black-gloved hand against a dark, blurred background. The blade is marked 'MAGNACUT'.

Guides July 13, 2026

MagnaCut Steel Guide: What Makes It Different?

Black G10 Folding Knives with G10 handles and black titanium-coated D2 Blades - Tekto Knives

Guides March 26, 2025

Folding Knives vs. Fixed Blades

Finishes and Coating on Your Folding Knife

Guides August 1, 2024

Finishes and Coatings on Your Folding Knife

What Is a Tanto Blade?

Guides April 23, 2024

What Is a Tanto Blade?

OTF Blade Length: 1.85, 3.5 or 3.8 Inches

Guides April 11, 2024

OTF Blade Length: 1.85, 3.5 or 3.8 Inches

Everyday Carry Accessories

Guides March 28, 2024

Everyday Carry Accessories

D2 Steel Explained

Guides February 22, 2024

D2 Steel Explained

Darby's Warrior Support: Healing Heroes in the Heart of Arkansas

Guides December 27, 2023

Darby's Warrior Support: Healing Heroes in the Heart of Arkansas

Crazy Knife Laws Around the World

Guides December 6, 2023

Crazy Knife Laws Around the World

A Brief History of the Folding Knife

Guides June 30, 2023

A Brief History of the Folding Knife