Knife happens to be among the most important equipment that we use regularly. While one common example of knife is the kitchen knife, the other is the Automatic Pocket Knife that we use for self defence.
However, you will be surprised to know that there are ranges of other knives too besides these two. Some of these have been compiled and shared for your knowledge. Check out!
- Chef knife
As already mentioned, chef knife is the variant that we come across regularly. It distinctive feature that separates it out from other types of knives like Automatic Pocket Knife and Benchmade Out The Front knife lies in its construction.
It is long in size, has a broad bade structure and has a straight edge. Yet another distinctive feature of this knife is that it has a very sharp and pointed tip.
- Steak knife
The next variant of knife that gas been enlisted here is the steak knife. Perhaps, the name itself is quite significant in explaining that the steak knife is neither used in the kitchen nor is it fit for self defence like that of the Automatic Pocket Knife and Benchmade Out The Front knife that are used for self defence.
To be precise, the basic use of steak knife is to eat steaks that are served during the dinner. Thus, as it is supposed to cut rough or hardened surface of cooked meat effectively so it comes with a serrated edge. The tip of the steak knife is also precisely pointed.
- Karambit
The Karambit is essentially a knife meant for self defence like that of Automatic Pocket Knife and Benchmade out The Front knife. The origin of this knife is basically in Indonesia.
The distinctive feature of this knife is that it is usually small in size. In addition to this, the blade of this knife is curved and resembles the claw of an animal.
This knife is absolutely fit for making slicing cuts. However, such a type of cut is not the one that is done in the kitchen every day. Rather, as a means of self defence it slices the victim.
