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Ontario Knife Company, and the military

Ontario Knife Company, it is also known as OKC is a knife maker here in America. They make knives and other tools with blades. This company started in Naples, New York. It was founded in 1889. Ontario knife gets its name for Ontario county, New York. Many people make the mistake that it is named after the town of Ontario. Ontario knife now has manufacturing facilities in three different places Franklinville, New... (posted by James 2 years 294 days ago.)
Bulat Steel Made By Petrovich Anosov

There is nothing to say that this steel is really Russian. In fact the name suggests that it is Persian. It is thought that Bulat steel is made in the same way that Wootz steel is made. All thought there is know way to know for sure because the way to make Wootz steel has been lost along with its brother Damascus steel, And the maker of Bulat steel Pavel Anosov never really told how he made his steel. Bulat steel was... (posted by James 2 years 298 days ago.)
India's Wootz Steel

Wootz steel was a steel made out of India. It is believed to be first made in 300 BC One of the main characteristics of this steel is pattern and or bands of carbon in the steel. The word Wootz is thought to be a mistranscription of the word wook, a translation of the word urukku the work for steel in Tamil or Malayalam. Or ukku witch is the word for steel min Kannada, or Telugu, and many more southern Indian languages. India traded... (posted by James 2 years 308 days ago.)
Case Knives is owned by Zippo

Case knives or W.R. Case & Son Cutlery Co Started in 1889.. The company's founder was named William Russell Case. Case knives was started be he and this Brother. Back then the company's name was the Case Brothers Cutlery Company. It was first started in Little Valley, New York.. This is where his son Russ Case worked as a salesman for this modest knife manufacturer before starting the company that we know today W.R. Case &... (posted by James 2 years 322 days ago.)
Quick Opening Switch Blade Knives

The concept of these spring loaded blades have been around for many years. With examples of them appearing on flintlock pistols and on coach guns as early as 1700s. Then later in 1790s being made a more offered tool. Many of the early examples switchblades are either English, of French. The blade that opens from the side is much like other pocket knives. You push the button and the blade swings out the side like any... (posted by James 2 years 326 days ago.)
Benchmade Knives still made mostly in Oregon

Benchmade knife Company is a very good knife manufacturing company. Located out of Oregon City Oregon. It is Run by Roberta and Les De Asis. Benchmade makes many different styles of knives, Products that are good for the military, law-enforcement, search and rescue, as well as most of your outdoor sports such as hunting , fishing , and camping. Benchmade started in California in the year 1988. Then in 1990... (posted by James 2 years 354 days ago.)