In this article, we’ll define and briefly discuss some of the most important knife terms and ideas you should know about knives in general and OTF knives in particular. A clarion call of so many in today’s information age is, “Why can’t life be simpler?” It often seems as though we’re deluged with data from […]
In this article, we’ll argue that purchasing a lower-quality OTF is just such a penny-wise decision and show how selecting a premium OTF knife like those offered by TAKCOM can save you more in the long term. In 1621, English author Robert Burton produced the first edition of his Anatomy of Melancholy, a massive tome […]
Were you aware that the term “ergonomics” encompasses more than just how easy it is to use something? Were you to conduct an informal survey of those around you, most would probably think of it as a marketing adjective or a way to say that something is comfy or feels good when used. In truth, […]
Down the years, many metal workers have earned their place in history thanks to what they created with hammer and tongs, fire and forge. Consider Philip Simmons (who crafted award-winning decorative ironwork), John Fritz (who revolutionized rail production in 19th century America), and Jan Liwacz (who famously opposed the Nazis while incarcerated at Auschwitz by […]
For years, OTFs were seen more as gimmicks for those who love novelty and less as serious, competently designed knives that could function as an everyday carry (EDC) option or acquit themselves well when placed into a self-defense situation. Part of that negative reputation owed to OTFs’ admittedly unique and flashy method of blade deployment, […]
The term “precision engineering” has a very specific meaning in a professional context, more specifically the context of engineering and manufacturing. Due to factors such as the age production equipment. the vagaries of the raw materials used, and the basic laws of physics themselves, precision becomes a question of how much variation one is willing […]
