The History Of Knives - Learn Where It All Started

Knives are one of the oldest and most useful humanin special sheaths attached to their belts. Such knives
tools. Our ancestors used sharp stones or woodwere narrow with sharp edges and were used to
pieces to do what knives today do. They were usedpierce food and raise food to one's mouth. Even to
to cut, prick and carve and stood as a symbol ofthis day, the Gurkha people still practice carrying their
bravery. With the invention of metal, there was anknives anywhere and everywhere. The knife is a
evolution of the most used human tool, knife. Assymbol of the Gurkha; it has religious significance, too.
civilization advanced, various types of metals used inAs time evolved, knives were adopted to be used in
making knives (through the Stone Age, Bronze Age,the kitchen and at the dining tables; however, they
and Iron Age) emerged.retained their use as weapons and in the war field in
In prehistoric times flints were used to make knives.the form of swords. Many of the native Indian idols
Flint is a hard, sedimentary cryptocrystalline silicateof gods are symbolized holding various types of
form of the mineral quartz. As time and inventionknives as weapons; this proves that knives are a
advanced with the discovery of fire and annealing inprominent weapon in ancient Indian history. There is
metallurgy, the art of melting metals came and menno historical account that does not mention the glory
molded metals for knives. Initially knives were madeof the warrior's sword.
of bronze and iron. Later, knife making advanced andIn all the cultures of the world, every authoritative
knives with metal alloys and combination of metalshead of any kingdom possessed a knife as a mark of
were produced - now, these have to stainless steelbravery. The swords that declared victory in a battle
knives.were adorned and handed over to the legal heir. The
Early men used the knives as weapons, tools, andsword as a knife is a legendary symbol of victory
utensils for eating. Historically, knives were decoratedand a matter of pride to be possessed and exhibited.
with feathers. People took pride in possessing a sharpEvery king had a separate category of employers to
and beautiful knife. Later gold and silver designs weremaintain the knives that were used in the war. With
embedded in the knives. Some knives werethe advancement of technology and the discovery
exclusively meant for men and some for women;of guns, however, the knife lost its place in battle
some were made for use by both sexes.fields. Nowadays, knives have evolved to serve
Jeweled metal knives were a proud possession ofdomestic duties instead.
warriors. Traditionally, people carried their own knives