Tool lovers' guide to getting started
People who like cutting tools must master some metallurgical knowledge related to cutting tools. Since the invention of metallurgical technology, after thousands of years of innovation and development, the manufacture and application of steel have reached a perfect level. Today, with the emergence of new technologies and materials, the materials suitable for making tools are not limited to steel. A series of new material knives, such as plastic knives and ceramic knives, have already left the laboratory and shine in the hands of elite special forces. But at present, the materials widely used in tool manufacturing are mainly various steels, which are mainly produced in several steel powers such as the United States, Japan and Germany.
Tool lovers' guide to getting started
The picture shows Yugang, one of the main raw materials of Japanese mountain city.
China is one of the first countries in the world to master metallurgical technology. It is a miracle that some archaeological discoveries of Gu Jian can still "cut iron like mud" after thousands of years of sleep, but unfortunately, their manufacturing technology has long been lost. However, we also believe that Chinese sons and daughters who are interested in revitalizing the national knife-making industry will definitely make China's ancient sword-making technology shine again.
Tool lovers' guide to getting started
The picture shows Gou Jian's sword, which has been preserved to this day.
For famous knives, a sturdy and portable scabbard is essential. For example, the survival function of the jungle king knife mentioned above must be matched with the scabbard to play a role. At present, the common sheath materials are mainly leather, nylon, carbon fiber, engineering plastics and so on. These materials are also the most commonly used materials for handles besides steel and aluminum.
Tool lovers' guide to getting started
After a brief understanding of the materials used to make tools, it is necessary for us to know the history of some tools, which includes two aspects, namely the history of tool production and the history of tool use. Knife friends may casually tell a series of world-class famous knives such as Kabbah and M9 and related stories, but not everyone knows the history of knife making.
Tool lovers' guide to getting started
The picture shows the Kabbah saber equipped by the US military.
For example, the famous M9 saber was originally a hunting knife named Pakmas designed by Robis Company in the Philippines. At the beginning of 1986, because the M7 bayonet used by the US military at that time could not meet the needs of modern warfare, the Pentagon of the United States invited bids for the military bayonet equipped with the M 16 assault rifle. Among the products of six short-listed companies at home and abroad, Robis of the Philippines stands out with Pachmas hunting knife as the prototype, referring to the popular saber design concept at that time and the bidding requirements of the US military. After careful contrast test and strict field environmental test, this knife was chosen. Because Robis, a company with only a dozen designers, has no production capacity, it cooperated with the famous Barker company to produce this knife. Later, Robis withdrew from the production of M9 bayonets due to the expiration of the production contract, and Barker continued to produce M9 civilian hunting knives. The Ontario Company of the United States and Lancashire Company of the United States have also successively produced M9 sabers. The blade type is slightly different from that produced by Barker, and the quality of M9 saber produced by Bibac Company is slightly inferior. At present, the Spanish company MARTO has started to cooperate with Robis in the Philippines to produce a new generation of M9 bayonets. What's more gratifying is that in recent years, China North Industries Company also copied and produced a batch of M9 bayonets for export. Not only the types of tools are close to those produced by Barker Company in its early years, but also its technology and quality have left a deep impression on tool collectors. A machinery factory also derived five different types of hunting knives on the basis of imitating M9 bayonets, which is wonderful.
Tool lovers' guide to getting started
The picture shows the American M9 saber.
Kaba Tool Company, a famous tool manufacturer, was established in 1897. It started as a small workshop of more than 30 people. Starting from 1898, this small workshop began to formally produce civil tools. 1902, the small workshop was acquired by Wallace Brown, a dynamic young entrepreneur, and the United Razor Company was formally established. In the process of continuous development in recent 10 years, the name of United Razor Company is no longer enough to explain the company's product range to users, so it was renamed as United Cutter Company. 19 10, the company moved to new york and began to use the famous Kabbah trademark. 193 1 year, Brown Jr. (son of Wallace) inherited his father's business, became the president and CEO of the company, and began to reform the company, during which he made many continuous improvements. 1945, the company officially provided the US Marine Corps with the Kabbah military dagger, the famous Kabbah saber. 1952, the company changed its name to Kaba Tools Co., Ltd., and from 196 1, the company changed its owner several times and resold it many times. 1June 1996, sold to Icarus company. 1997, the company began to resume the production of Kabbah saber, which was interrupted for more than 30 years, and constantly developed new Kabbah saber to meet the needs of the Marine Corps and the vast number of tool lovers. When you hold the saber of 100 Kabbah's founding anniversary, do you feel the struggle and twists and turns of 100 years contained in the small saber?