Griffith Knives

It is customary to present a gift to each groomsmen during weddings. This is one way to show appreciation to them. To come up with great gifts for the groomsmen isn’t always as easy as what you want it to be. First thing you should consider when choosing for groomsmen gifts is you have to make sure that what you are getting is the right deal for them. Bare in mind that you don’t have to each of your groomsmen the same thing.

One way to come up with different gifts is by making them personalized. This simply means, although you choose all same kind of items, but making it personalize leaves unique identity of each of your groomsmen. You can personalize your best picks by getting each one something that reflects their interests or personality. Since your groomsmen might not have to receive the exact similar gift, you should also try to spend relatively the same amount of gift on each guy, but a bit more for your best man because his responsibilities exceed that with groomsmen.

For your groomsmen, you may include in your list the barwares. Many men love to drink beer, so one way to obey their thirst is by giving them some cool present that they can use during their beer-time hobby. You can give each one of them a beer mug, flask, shot glass, cocktail shaker, cork screw, bottle opener, bottle stopper, drink holder and many other barwares. Have them personalized by engraving each of your men’s name on your chosen item. You may consider a Bryson Personalized Textured Flask. This flask can accommodate 6 ounces of their favorite drink, making a perfect gift for a fun-loving groomsmen. You may opt to add your own personal touch by engraving your men’s initials on the flask.

If your groomsmen are sports fanatic, you can also give sports-related gifts. There are lots of sports-related items that doesn’t need to be a real sports thing. There are sporty-like items that can make perfect wedding presents to your groomsmen, ranging from tiny cufflinks, money clips to sports plaque and trophies. You can also find mens wrist watches with sporty theme.

Other unique options are cooler bags and chairs, wine gifts, pocket Knives, gym bag and a lot more. Cooler chairs and bags are perfect for those who love the outdoor. They can use it during their getaway weekends such as camping, hunting, fishing and even during a simple get together picnic with their families. For cigar lovers, you can get them each a new cigar accessories such as cigar cutter, lighter, humidor. And for groomsmen who are professionals, you could always give executive gifts that they can enjoy while at work. Just always remember not to get stressed out over searching gifts for groomsmen. Planning a wedding requires a lot of work and worrying too much over some details, which you can always take one step at a time, can take out some of the your wedding excitement and joy.

Janet R.
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Every depiction of someone using Throwing Knives that I have seen has shown them holding the Knives by the blade rather than the handle. Is this just an arbitrary thing that’s only done in film or is there a reason for it?

When you throw it, you want the knife to spin. The handle is heavier than the blade, so in order to get more control out of the knife, you hold it by the blade. If you threw it by the handle, you wouldn’t have as much control, also, the blade wouldn’t go as far.

I have been away from the UK for a number of years and need to know where the laws stand on carrying a knife in a camping situation that will be used for gutting fish and rabbits?

The legalities involved depend on several factors. First, the length of the knife, second what service (federal, state, local) has jurisdiction over the park. Third, and probably most importantly, your attitude should something happen.

I don’t know of any parks that completely ban knives in the outdoors, but many ban certain types of Knives. A lot of places allow 3-4 inch blades but nothing larger. Some places only allow folding blades, and no fixed-blade knives. Some allow you to carry whatever you feel is necessary.

If you’re just carrying a knife for routine use, and don’t plan on marking up the territory with it, or clear-cutting your way through the brush, you shouldn’t have a problem.

If so, how many jars? Do you get to pick your own flavors?

Nope, but if you have a big baby you can buy generic food and have him open it up with his Gerber knife like a ‘Rambo Baby’ :]

I have a lot of meat to cut up and I’m afraid I might dull my kitchen knives. Are those Japanese knives that cut through Coke cans any good?

In general knives aren’t mean to cut through the bones.
However, there are a few specialized blades for that, although in the end it all depends on the thickness and size of the bone.

To cut through the femoral bone of the cow you’d need a good axe or a saw, and that is what butchers use for that.

At home you most likely never have to deal with those kind of bones.

For small stuff meat cleaver will do, or a small hatchet. I personally use Busse "Paul’s ratchet" for that, even though it’s not a dedicated meat cleaver, it outperforms pretty much anything out there – http://zknives.com/knives/fixed/busse/busseph.shtml

Another alternative is Japanese hon-deba, or "true deba", heavy blade which is good enough to cut through the fish and poultry bones, lamb ribs, etc. e.g. – http://zknives.com/knives/kitchen/ktknv/indexbyst.shtml?Deba

As for the rest, Cutco knives are made of 440A steel which every knifemaker will tell you is a low end steel. So, the prices they charge for that is simply outrageous and nowhere near their performance.

If you go with Japanese chef’s Knives a.k.a. gyuto then avoid any bone contact with those, the edges on them are too delicate for that and they’re designed purely for cutting soft food, which they do far better than any western chef’s knife be it Wusthof, Henckel or whatever else.
And they hold those thing, efficient cutting edges a lot longer than western knives too.

To work around bones when cleaning meat you need a boning knife – http://zknives.com/knives/kitchen/ktknv/indexbyst.shtml?Boning

I read everything in the pena code about knives, however, it says nothing about knives used for throwing or any similar activity. And, what does the law say about fixed blades exceeding four inches? ex. swords, survival blades, etc.?

Got this from a previous question:
Penal Code section 653k prohibits the sale or possession in public or in a vehicle of switchblade Knives with a blade two or more inches in length, whether or not it is concealed. Penal Code section 12020 prohibits carrying a concealed dirk or dagger on your person, in public or private, no matter what length. Under California law, almost any pointy thing, including steak knives and knitting needles, can be a dirk or dagger. (People v. Rubalcava (2000) 23 Cal.4th 322.)

Beyond these general prohibitions, it is illegal to possess a knife with a fixed blade (or one which can be fixed) of over four inches in any state or local public building without written permission or at any meeting required to be open to the public. (Penal Code section 171b.) A knife with a fixed or fixable blade in excess of four inches is illegal to possess in the "sterile area" of an airport. (Penal Code section 171.5–good luck getting it past security in the first place.)

This deals only with STATE law. There may be additional local ordinances governing knife possession.

So with the second paragraph, anything exceeding the 4 inches like swords are illegal.

I want a good quality knife that isn’t too expensive. I know they have good knives here, http://www.swissarmy.com/MultiTools/Pages/default.aspx?category=multitools& but which would you recommend for camping. If you know of another brand of high quality swiss army Knives please tell, I’m open to suggestions.

A good camping knife is a old army bayonet. Any army except maybe the salvation army will do.If you prefer a smaller knife a combat knife. Both are built tough and are good for all sorts of camping jobs. You could even use it as a hammer if needed.You really don’t need the diffrent blades on the typical swiss army knife. If you need tweezers or a tooth pick take them.
Happy Caving Carroll

i am looking to find a very good hunting knife at a reasonable price. i cant spend more than $70. i need something that will hold an edge and is easy to sharpen.

For $68, the buck Woodsman would be a perfect buy. I have one and it cuts through anything. A very beautiful knife.
If you need something cheaper and a little bit more practical, go with the buck omni hunter 12pt.(its $58)
Even less expensive would be the Buck light max for $43.
Buck knive hold an edge nicely and are easy to sharpen.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to buy a pretty decent set of kitchen knives and was originally tossing up between the major brands: Wusthof, Shun, Global, Mundial, etc.

My partner however has recently told me about ‘Kasumi’ and thinks they are even better. How does Kasumi compare to these other brands in terms of quality, value, etc.?

And any tips on where to buy good knives from in Australia?

I love my Kasumi knives. I don’t even think you need a full set – I’ve got a utility knife and a chef’s knife and they do me fine. Kasumi isn’t cheap buy they’re worth it. The best prices I found were at http://www.doublecream.com.au

I haven’t really tried the other ones you mentioned, although I’ve heard Wusthof Knives are pretty good too.

I had a strange dream last night. I grabbed a bunch of kitchen and steak knives and I was throwing them against the wall. To my surprise they were all sticking into the wall like a knife thrower at a circus. I would have expected half of them to hit the wall and bounce off but they all stabbed the walls and got stuck.

What does this mean?

Dreaming about Knives means you are becomming involved with something either emotionally or intellectually.
They symbolise that you have become interested in a new subject, or possibly even that you are in an intense relationship.

Hope I helped!!