Mai Sophia
Bio
A Writer/blogger by day, a knife enthusiast and survivalist by night. I've reviewed a lot of products and have helped people make the right purchase
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Why Is A Butterfly Knife Used for Playing Tricks?
What could be better than a knife? How about a knife that folds open to reveal two small knives, like butterfly wings? Butterfly knives are legal and can be carried in many US states. They're designed for maximum action with minimum effort and are available in various types of metals.
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in Gamers
What are The Basic Butterfly Knife Tricks?
A Butterfly Knife is a folding pocket knife with two handles that fold down the middle allowing you to open it up. They are primarily used as showmanship items, in magic tricks, and more recently as weapons in martial arts. Butterfly Knife tricks can be practiced with any size or style of butterfly knife - even though some might say that smaller knives are easier to do tricks with. It's all about creativity!
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in Art
Blank Guns: An Overview of Their Advantages and Disadvantages
Blanks were invented in 1968 by civil rights activist Roberto Maestas and contain no firing pin or projectile. They are mainly used to draw attention to the cause of civil disobedience, rather than as an actual weapon.
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in Gamers
How Can Butterfly Knives be Maintained to Last Longer?
A type of knife with a folding blade, a balisong knife was originally called the balisong as it is from balisong Bay in the Philippines. Often misunderstood as a weapon (in actuality, they're not that dangerous) and banned in many countries, they have become more popular with combat athletes because they can be used to flip and juggle knives.
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in History
Anatomy of Stun Guns: Their Self-Defense Uses!
Stun guns are designed primarily for use by law enforcement and military personnel in situations with a high risk of violence and require the ability to hinder either an individual's physical or mental state. In more common applications, these guns release a high-voltage pulse to generate an electric charge capable of briefly disrupting or disabling the central nervous system.
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in Journal
What Makes A Brass Knuckle Knife Effective As A Defensive Weapon?
Brass knuckles, or knucks, are a type of weapon used in martial arts and fighting. Brass knuckles may also be called "knuckle duster" or "Osoto Gari", the latter being a striking technique in Karate. The name comes from the material that they are usually made of brass alloys.
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in History
5 of The Best Knives for Self-Defense:
A knife is a tool or instrument used for cutting, slicing, chopping, or carving various materials such as food, wood, paper, and many others. The Best Knives come in various shapes and sizes, with different types of blades and handles, designed for specific purposes. The blade of a knife is typically made of metal, such as stainless steel, carbon steel, or Damascus steel. The blade can be straight, serrated, or a combination of both, depending on the intended use.
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in History
Damascus Steel vs. Stainless Steel What's the Difference?
A look back through the history of the Damascus steel blade reveals some interesting facts. These steel blades were created from an alloy of approximately 70% carbon and 30% iron, and they were quite popular in Europe around the 15th century. The process of making this form of metal was complex, expensive, and time-consuming; that is why it became relatively unpopular later in the 17th century.
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in Journal
Butterfly Knife Training: Tips and Tricks!
A butterfly knife is a folding pocket knife into which two handles on one side pivot around the axis formed by a spring or fulcrum pin so that they can be spread apart once again to reveal the blade. This particular type of knife got its name not for its looks, but for how it folds out to form what looks like a butterfly’s wings when opened. It is also sometimes called “butterfly dagger,” “butterfly leaf knife,” or “Batangas blade.”
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in Journal
An Introduction to the History of Ninja Swords!
Ninja swords are weapons that people would use for self-defense. They were used in feudal Japan, mainly by ninjas and samurai. The thin blade is wrapped in cloth or cord and held together with a piece of bamboo for strength. The sword can be thrown at an opponent because it is light in weight. There were two types of these swords, the katana which was a more heavyweight sword, and the kodachi which was a lighter-weight one.
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in History
Uses of A Karambit Knife and Their Popularity!
A karambit knife is a style of folding knife featuring an inwardly curved, recurved blade with a sharp point and downward-spreading… What exactly is a karambit? To get started, you'll have to find out what the name means. Karambit means "spear hand" in the Indonesian language of Bahasa Indonesia.
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in History
What is a Kunai Throwing Knife Used for?
A kunai throwing knife is a type of Japanese weapon that is designed to be thrown. "Kunai" means "needle". The pointy end of the blade has a small hole which will help it fly true, and it can be used as an effective tool for digging up soil. Blades can range from 3 to 12 inches long and tend not to have sharp edges because they're meant to be thrown. For the average person, finding information about a kunai knife may seem trivial or even useless.
By Mai Sophia5 months ago in Gamers