puukomponentit

Puukomponentit are the individual parts that comprise a knife. The concept is applied in both consumer blades such as kitchen knives and specialized tools or weapons. A typical knife consists of a blade, a handle, a guard or bolster, a pivot or hinge if it is a folding knife, and an inner spine or steel liner where appropriate. The blade itself may be segmented into the cutting edge, the back, the spine, and the point or tip. Knife handles are usually made from composite materials, wood, metal, plastic or silicone. The handle joints are secured with pins, screws, screws, adhesive or brazing depending on the design.

Materials used for knife construction vary between steel grades, carbide, titanium or ceramic. Industrial-grade KG-10 and VG-10 steel are popular for their edge retention and corrosion resistance. Carbide knives are harder and more durable but may be brittle. Ceramic blades excel in sharpness and weight but can fracture if dropped. Many high-end folding blades include a titanium or carbon fiber bolster for weight reduction and balance.

The manufacturing process generally begins with forging or stamping the blade from a blank, followed by precision grinding. The edge is then honed with a sharpening wheel or diamond stone. Handles are fabricated separately or cast from resin. All parts are then assembled and finished with a polishing or coating step. Quality control includes a knife test for edge retention, structural stability and hardness evaluation.

Safety considerations dictates that knives should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children and used with proper care. The correct design and materials choice influence a knife’s usability, durability and safety.