KnifeCenter FAQ #72: What is a Grail Knife? + Wood Handles and Heat Treatment

It’s time to talk about those almost-unobtainable knives; those we refer to as “Grail Knives.” Plus, we dive into the merits of wood handle materials, the abrasiveness of cardboard, and how we learned to stopped worrying and trust the heat treat. Watch us find the best knives for breaking down cardboard:    • Cardboard Slayers - The Best Knives for Cu...   Featured Knives Spyderco Pakkawood KnifeCenter Exclusives: https://kcoti.com/3HHQo5U ArtisanCutlery Centauri (and more exclusives): https://kcoti.com/3CcbhVy Fallkniven Embla: https://kcoti.com/3KfluTX MKM Clap: https://kcoti.com/3CfK2d1 LionSteel BestMAN: https://kcoti.com/35th11e Benchmade Adamas: https://kcoti.com/3pBZcnA Zero Tolerance 0562: https://kcoti.com/35tD6gg Rockstead HIGO: https://kcoti.com/3MyIS0W Greg Lightfoot Custom Empire: https://kcoti.com/35OWtAn CJRB Crag: https://kcoti.com/3ChKjfh Casstrom Lars Falt Bushcraft: https://kcoti.com/36WB2xD Cold Steel SR1: https://kcoti.com/3tnkh6o Gerber Axes and Hatchets: https://kcoti.com/3732Twi Hults Bruk Axes: https://kcoti.com/35pKnxN Fremont Farson Hatchet: https://kcoti.com/3pCydIO 0:00 Intro 0:48 Wood Handles on Knives 6:20 Why Heat Treat Matters 9:36 What it Means When We Say “Grail Knife” 15:03 Is Cutting Cardboard Bad for Your Knife? 17:54 Best Bushcraft Knife Money Can Buy 19:24 A Folder as Good as a Fixed Blade? 21:11 How to Keep Excited About Knives 22:36 How DCA Shaves Interested in a Tek-Lok? Get them here: https://kcoti.com/34YqPM0 #KniFAQ #KnifeCenter Social Links:   / knifecenter     / knifecenter     / knifecenter   Sign up for our newsletter: https://kcoti.com/2LkuXg7 Check out our KnifeREWARDS program for free money to spend on your next knife: https://kcoti.com/knifeREWARDS Browse our full catalog: https://kcoti.com/KnifeCenter