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T15

A "Super High Speed Steel" Not suitable for knives.

T5MOV

A stainless steel, most likely a variation of 440C. Carbon-0.5%, Chromium-14.0%, Vanadium-0.15%, Molybdenum-0.35%

Tang

That part of the blade that is either fastened between scales to make the handle or goes through a hole in the handle material. Also the part of a pocket knife blade that is between the handles.

Tapered Tang

A method of grinding a full tang to taper to the butt of the knife, improving balance as well as appearance. Brought to modern knife making by R. W. Loveless.

Thong Hole

A hole at the butt of a knife handle intended for a wrist thong or lanyard.

Thumbolt® Sheath

The very safest sheath for fixed blade knives, invented by Blackie Collins; the patent and trademark are owned by A. G. Russell .

Titanium

A material that can be both hard and tough, widely used to armor jet-fighters. About 1/3 lighter than steel it is very useful for knife parts. It will not hold an edge so is not useful as a blade.

Tomahawk

The fighting ax of the American Indian, began as a club with wooden or stone head became a hatchet with the advent of iron heads from the Europeans.

Trapper

A two bladed knife, most commonly with both blades at the same end, the blades often a drop point and a long spey blade. The exception to the blades being at the same end is the Muskrat Trapper which always has a blade at each end.

Tungsten

Used in small quantities in several steels used in handmade knives. Helps to produce a fine, dense grain structure. Expressed as W.

Turkish Clip Blade

A very distinctive blade shape that has a very long clip, even more than a California Clip; also has a curved edge.