Knife Trivia January 2025

Have fun with a little knifemaking trivia. 

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Materials & Steel

#1. What does the “C” in 1095 steel stand for?

 

           Answer: Carbon!

 

#2. What handle material, known for its durability, is made from layers of fiberglass cloth soaked in epoxy resin and compressed under high pressure, making it resistant to moisture, chemicals, and temperature changes?

 

           Answer: G10

 

#3. What is the primary alloy added to stainless steel to increase corrosion resistance?

 

           Answer: Chromium

 

#4. What natural handle material, prized for its unique patterns and often stabilized with resin for added durability, can be sourced from animals?

 

           Answer: Bone

 

#5. What is the more common name of the mineral corundum, which is often used in sharpening?

 

           Answer: Aluminum Oxide

 

Knifemaking Techniques

 

#6. What is the process of heating and cooling steel to increase hardness and durability?

 

           Answer: Heat Treating

 

#7. What forging technique involves the folding and layering of steel repeatedly to improve its strength and aesthetics?

 

           Answer: Forge Welding

 

#8. What does the Rockwell scale measure in relation to knives?

 

           Answer: Hardness

 

#9. What knifemaking technique involves removing excess material from a steel blank to form the blade?

 

           Answer: Stock Removal

 

#10. What is the technique called where the blade is heated and then rapidly cooled in oil or water to harden the steel?

 

           Answer: Quenching

 

 

Blade Design & History

 

#11. Who is often credited as the father of the modern American Bowie knife?

 

           Answer: James Black

 

#12. What type of knife blade is thin, flexible, and specifically designed to remove bones and skin from fish with precision?

 

           Answer: Fillet Blade

 

#13. What type of knife, originating in Japan, is characterized by its shorter, wide blade, and is designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping with precision?

 

           Answer: Santoku Blade

 

#14. What is the name of the blade shape commonly associated with kitchen knives, characterized by a curved edge for rocking motions?

 

           Answer: Chef’s Blade

 

#15. What blade design is characterized by a convex curve on the spine that slopes gently to the tip, offering strength and versatility for tasks like slicing and piercing?

 

           Answer: Drop Point Blade