The dirk knife traces its origins to several hundred years ago when Scottish natives used these knives for combat instead of more expensive swords. Modern dirk knives still work for combat and ...

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Chef’s knives have blades that are most commonly eight inches long, sometimes seven, sometimes six. Though you don’t see it very often, they can go up to ten or 12 and down to five. What length you ...

While typical hand saws tackle wood cutting tasks just fine, harder materials require a hacksaw. These rugged tools have thin blades, small teeth, and a durable frame—all essential components for ...