Knife University

ArmaLube · June 21, 2004, 08:30 AM

Knives are loads of fun, practical, and a field of learning distinct from others. Comprising the signficant appeal of knives are attributes of engineering design, sophistication of materials, and artistic quality. Once chosen as a subject of serious interest, the journey begins. At this point, one typically enrolls in 'Knife University'. Classes are open to anyone and are very enlightening, but yet almost no one ever graduates. The reason for this lies in the fact that the learning process continues indefinitely.

Typical of the study subjects are:

1. Basic Knife Categories
2. Fixed Blade Knife Design Features
3. Folding Knife Designs
4. Folding Knife Blade Locking Systems
5. Metallurgy Of Knife Blades
6. Heat Treatment Of Blades
7. Sword Design, Features, and Care
8. Knife Sharpening Accessories
9. Knife Sharpening Procedures
10. Knife Collecting
11. Knives For Everyday Carry
12. Knife Safety
13. Knife Testing And Evaluation
14. Knife Making And Supplies
15. Knife Fighting And Self Defense

Where is this place?

Knife University consists of a widely distributed campus of colleges and facilities. Fortunately, they are all accessible via the Internet. The colleges primarily consist of specific knife forums. It is at these locations that the major amounts of learning may be acquired.

Some of the colleges:

Blade Forums
Benchmade Forum
Sword Forum
Knives Forum
Custom Knife Directory Forums
Jouster
Louderthanwords

If you are an existing student, congratulations on your presence. If you are new to the university, welcome aboard. It is a great place.

You will discover new friends both among the living, as well as some made of steel.

FirstFreedom · June 21, 2004, 11:58 AM

I need to study up - I know almost nothing about knives. When are final exams? Thanks for the info!

ArmaLube · June 21, 2004, 12:41 PM

There are no quizzes or final exams. Just lots of fun. And, you are very welcome.

Prof · June 21, 2004, 10:49 PM

Great thread, ArmaLube! I am definitely still a freshman in Knife University.

ArmaLube · June 22, 2004, 08:09 AM

Prof,

Thank you, my friend!

hso · June 22, 2004, 10:14 AM

Don't forget -

http://www.bladesinternational.com/
http://knifeforums.com
http://swordforum.com/articles/
http://www.agrussell.com/
http://www.knifeart.com/knifearticles.html

and the first online sourse -

http://news-reader.org/rec.knives/

ArmaLube · June 22, 2004, 05:22 PM

hso,

Sometimes, less is more. But, in this case, more is better.
Thanks!

Mac Attack · June 23, 2004, 10:37 AM

Another great source of information on Knives and knifemaking is

The Usual Suspect Network

The USN is a great community filled with like minded persons who share a common hobby and lifestyle.

Mac

June 21, 2004, 08:30 AM	#1
ArmaLube Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2002 Posts: 120	Knife University Knives are loads of fun, practical, and a field of learning distinct from others. Comprising the signficant appeal of knives are attributes of engineering design, sophistication of materials, and artistic quality. Once chosen as a subject of serious interest, the journey begins. At this point, one typically enrolls in 'Knife University'. Classes are open to anyone and are very enlightening, but yet almost no one ever graduates. The reason for this lies in the fact that the learning process continues indefinitely. Typical of the study subjects are: 1. Basic Knife Categories 2. Fixed Blade Knife Design Features 3. Folding Knife Designs 4. Folding Knife Blade Locking Systems 5. Metallurgy Of Knife Blades 6. Heat Treatment Of Blades 7. Sword Design, Features, and Care 8. Knife Sharpening Accessories 9. Knife Sharpening Procedures 10. Knife Collecting 11. Knives For Everyday Carry 12. Knife Safety 13. Knife Testing And Evaluation 14. Knife Making And Supplies 15. Knife Fighting And Self Defense Where is this place? Knife University consists of a widely distributed campus of colleges and facilities. Fortunately, they are all accessible via the Internet. The colleges primarily consist of specific knife forums. It is at these locations that the major amounts of learning may be acquired. Some of the colleges: Blade Forums Benchmade Forum Sword Forum Knives Forum Custom Knife Directory Forums Jouster Louderthanwords If you are an existing student, congratulations on your presence. If you are new to the university, welcome aboard. It is a great place. You will discover new friends both among the living, as well as some made of steel. Last edited by ArmaLube; June 22, 2004 at 08:12 AM.

June 21, 2004, 11:58 AM	#2
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	I need to study up - I know almost nothing about knives. When are final exams? Thanks for the info! Last edited by FirstFreedom; June 21, 2004 at 02:36 PM.

June 22, 2004, 10:14 AM	#6
hso Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Appalachia Posts: 170	Don't forget - http://www.bladesinternational.com/ http://knifeforums.com http://swordforum.com/articles/ http://www.agrussell.com/ http://www.knifeart.com/knifearticles.html and the first online sourse - http://news-reader.org/rec.knives/ __________________ TANSTAAFL

June 21, 2004, 12:41 PM	#3
ArmaLube Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2002 Posts: 120	There are no quizzes or final exams. Just lots of fun. And, you are very welcome.

June 21, 2004, 10:49 PM	#4
Prof Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2000 Location: California (for now) Posts: 459	Great thread, ArmaLube! I am definitely still a freshman in Knife University.

June 22, 2004, 08:09 AM	#5
ArmaLube Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2002 Posts: 120	Prof, Thank you, my friend!

June 22, 2004, 05:22 PM	#7
ArmaLube Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2002 Posts: 120	hso, Sometimes, less is more. But, in this case, more is better. Thanks!

June 23, 2004, 10:37 AM	#8
Mac Attack Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 43	Another great source of information on Knives and knifemaking is The Usual Suspect Network The USN is a great community filled with like minded persons who share a common hobby and lifestyle. Mac