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- A knife is a tool for cutting and consists of a flat piece of metal with a sharp edge on the end of a handle.
- It is one of the earliest tools used by humanity.
- It was originally made of wood, bone, and stone over the centuries.
- There have been several improvements in both metallurgy and manufacturing over years.
- Today knife blades are made from copper, bronze, iron, steel, ceramic, and titanium.
- Most modern knives have either fixed or folding blades.
- Some knives blade patterns and styles vary by maker and country of origin.
- Knives are of many types and can serve various purposes.
- Hunters use a hunting knife, soldiers use the combat knife, scouts, campers, and hikers carry a pocketknife.
- There are also a variety of kitchen knives like bread knife, butter knife steak knife etc.