Blade Steels

• Pick 1095 carbon for toughness
• Choose D2 for wear resistance
• Use AUS-8 or 440C against corrosion
• Reserve S30V for premium edge retention

Combat Knife

• Carry a strong double-edged blade
• Thrust and slash at close quarters
• Favor military and self-defense roles
• Expect raw fighting performance

Boot Knife

• Conceal a compact blade in the boot
• Rely on it as last resort
• Keep weight minimal for carry
• Deploy for self-defense backup

Fixed And Folding

• Trust full-tang fixed blades for strength
• Run heavy field tasks with fixed steel
• Carry folding tactical knives daily
• Deploy quick-open models fast

Serrated Edge

• Saw through rope and webbing
• Cut tough materials with ease
• Deploy for rescue work
• Keep teeth for fibrous loads

Neck And Tanto

• Wear neck knives for instant access
• Defend at close quarters discreetly
• Pierce with a reinforced tanto tip
• Cut clean on a straight edge

Karambit

• Wield the curved claw for slashing
• Grapple and control close in
• Hook with a retention ring
• Favor it for self-defense

Dive Knife

• Resist corrosion underwater
• Cut entangling lines fast
• Choose a blunt tip safely
• Use for maritime rescue