What is a double sword?

: a sword that has two sharp edges. : something that has both good and bad parts or results.

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How a sword is forged?

A forged blade is created by heating the metal and pounding it into shape. Forged swords may contain a single metal or a combination of metals. The easiest and most common form of forged sword uses a single steel alloy to create the blade. Why are there no titanium swords? Titanium is not a good material for swords or any blades. Steel is far better. Titanium cannot be heat treated sufficiently to gain a good edge and will not retain edge. Titanium is basically an over glorified aluminum, it is light, and strong for its weight, but it is not stronger then steel, it is just lighter.

What is Bolster on knife?

The bolster sits where the blade meets the handle as a strengthening element for the entire knife, though some bolster shapes can get in the way of electric knife sharpeners. The knife bolster can sometimes serve as a spacer between the blade and the handle. What is a sharpening notch?

Accordingly, what is a rivet on a knife?

Rivets are the metal rounds you see on the handle of the knife. They secure the tang to the handle, and should lie flush with the surface of the handle.