Does a knife need a ricasso?
Leaving a ricasso can also save the blade maker’s time—a section of blade that would not be used given the purpose of the piece does not have to be shaped and sharpened. In many cases however, they are quite functional. Historically, ricassos were commonly present on medieval and early Renaissance swords.
What are Fullers on a sword?
A fuller is a rounded or beveled longitudinal groove or slot along the flat side of a blade (e.g., a sword, knife, or bayonet) that is made using a blacksmithing tool called a spring swage or, like the groove, a fuller. A fuller is often used to widen a blade.
What is a knife finger choil?
A finger choil is a large un-sharpened part of the knife blade that is located at the ricasso: where the blade becomes part of the handle. Usually, this section is curved to accept the index finger. The Spyderco Lava below is an excellent example of a knife with a large finger choil.
What is a knife bolster?
A knife bolster is a thick junction between the handle and the knife blade which provides a smooth transition from the blade to the handle. A bolster strengthens the knife, adds durability, and provides a counter-balance.
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.
What is a knife blood groove?
Blood grooves consist of a long depression cut into a blade. Here’s an example. It’s said blood grooves channel fluids away or reduce suction when the blade is removed from flesh (or, more likely for most people, watermelons).
Why do swords have Crossguards?
The crossguards were not only used to counter enemy attacks, but also to get a better grip on the sword. They were later seen in late Viking swords, and is a standard feature of the Norman sword of the 11th century and of the knightly arming sword throughout the high and late medieval period.
Why do you sharpen a choil?
Sharpening Choil. Sharpening Choil Add-On – A small notch that is ground into the edge where it meets the unsharpened part of the blade. This can help with keeping your sharpened edge straight. People either hate ’em or love ’em.
What is a 50/50 choil?
On a folding knife, a finger choil is often made by shaping half of it from the blade and the other half from the handle – a so-called 50/50 finger choil.
What is a knife Swedge?
The area along the spine of a blade, starting at the tip and generally extending about one-third of the way toward the tang, which is beveled somewhat creating a “false” (unsharpened) edge. On multiple-bladed knives it allows access to the nail nicks of parallel blades. Not to be confused with a “clip” point.
What is a knife heel?
Heel: the heel of the knife is the part of the blade that is furthest away from the tip of the blade. This is the part of the blade you would use for quick, coarse cuts and for any jobs that require more strength or pressure. Spine: the spine or back of the blade is located opposite the cutting edge.