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Utility Knife to Artful Weaponry, the Knife Leaves Its Mark in History

by chiron99

As ancient as mankind itself, the knife is the earliest form of
weaponry for which there has been no substitute. Essential for
survival, the knife was developed out of necessity and has
evolved through the ages. From knives made of flint, to copper,
to iron, humans have a unique relationship to this tool, creating
it out of the strongest material available and adorning them with
patterns and decoration. A knife is a personal possession that is
valued for its craftsmanship and usefulness.

Perhaps the most recognized knife in the world, the Bowie Knife
has an intriguing history. The story begins in 1831 when Jim
Bowie brought a whittled wooden model of his ideal knife to
blacksmith James Black. Several weeks later, Black had produced
two knives. The second was a modified version of Bowie's design.
Bowie chose Black's version as it had a double edge. Soon, Black
was inundated with requests from customers who wanted a knife
like Bowie's. The knife's unique shape and hallmark large blade
became popular for its use as both a weapon and as a tool for
fishing and hunting.

The knife also gained popularity as a result of a fight Bowie
was involved in Texas with three men hired to hill him. Bowie
killed his would-be assailants and the reputation of the Bowie
knife was established. After Bowie's death five years later at
the Battle of the Alamo, both he and his knife became immensely
famous.

Over the years, many knives have been referred to as Bowie
knives. The term has become a generic one for any large sheath
knife. Despite all the variations, it is said that for a knife to
be considered a Bowie knife, it must be long enough to use as a
sword, sharp enough to use as a razor, wide enough to use as a
paddle, and heavy enough to use as a hatchet.

Forged in Japan during the Heian Period when Confucianism and
other Chinese influences were at their height, the tanto knife
lacked any artistic value and was created purely as a weapon.
Later, it developed into an aesthetically pleasing weapon.
Yoshimitsu was the greatest tanto maker in Japanese history and
during his lifetime the tanto achieved a place of artful design.

A smaller version of the katana, the tanto differs from others
as it was designed primarily as a stabbing instrument but
possesses an edge that can slash as well. Unlike the katana,
tanto are forged in hira-zukuri, meaning they have no ridge-line,
unlike the shinogi-zukuri shape of the katana. The classic
Japanese tanto shape has the point of the knife in line with the
spine of the blade and a graceful belly curve. With a blade
length of only 6 to 12 inches, the tanto cuts soft targets very
well.

The tanto were most often carried by samurai, the military
nobility of pre-industrial Japan. Although commoners rarely
carried a tanto, women sometimes possessed a small tanto in their
obi, or shash, for self defense.

A 12-inch fighting and utility knife, the Ka-Bar was first used
by the U.S. Marines in World War II and has been carried into
battle by Marines since. Originally designed as a hunting knife
in the 1800s, the Ka-Bar reached popularity with soldiers who
needed a knife suited to trench warfare. Its final shape was
decided by the Marine Corps, who introduced a slightly longer
blade, a smaller fuller, or beveled groove, on the flat side of
the blade, and the stacked leather handle. From box cutter to can
opener to hand-to-hand combat, the Ka-Bar is the preferred piece
of equipment with the U.S. Marine Corps and has become a symbol
of the Marines.

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