FYI -- The Blade Geometry FAQ, and more article links

[ddean]

at knifeart.com
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Khukuri mentioned briefly in:

http://store.yahoo.com/knifeart/bladgeomfaqb.html

The Blade Geometry FAQ by Joe Talmadge

Contents:

I. Introduction to the Blade Geometry FAQ

II. Blade Characteristics - The Belly - The Re-Curved Belly - Bellies and Angles - The Point - Blade Thickness - Edge Thickness - The Primary-Bevel Edge

III. Blade Grinds - The Hollow Grind - The Chisel Grind - The Sabre Grind - The Flat Grind - The Convex Grind - The Dual-Ground Reinforced Tanto

IV. Blade Shapes, and What They're Good For - The Clip Point - The Drop Point - The Tanto * Americanized Tanto * Chisel-Ground Tanto - The Sheepsfoot - The Dagger - The Spear Point - The Trailing Point

V. Steel and Blade Geometry

VI. Putting It All Together - Two Combat/Utility Knives - The Camp Knife - Three Folders - A Hunter (Classic Loveless and A.G.R. Deerhunter) - A Custom-Made Folder

 

[Bill Martino]

Thanks for info.