Knife Essays

  • The Knife

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    The knife Everybody has read a horror story before at some point, but a story from Alfred Hitchcock is different because at the end he leaves the reader thinking what has happened. In "The Knife" he uses Plot, Setting, and Conflict to do just this. Edward Dawes and Herbert Smithers are just two friends having a drink with each other, but one of them has a knife that was found in a nearby sewer drain. Herbert is cleaning it widly as if he was possesed

  • The Knife

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    for the day, and I went to go whittle on the roof of the garage. I went into the garage and got my filet knife out of my tackle box. Then went around to the back, climbed the fence, and got onto the roof. I had done this several times before and liked this place because it was serene and peaceful. I took a branch off the great oak tree that stood before me and began carving. Suddenly, the knife slipped off the fresh, smooth, moist wood and sliced into my leg for what seemed like an eternity. It hurt

  • Under the Knife

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    Under the Knife It is a truth universally acknowledged that weird things happen at hospitals. From the moment the automatic doors open, you are enveloped in a different world. A world of beeps, beepers, humming radiators, humming nurses, ID badges, IV bags, gift shops, shift stops, PNs, PAs, MDs, and RNs. Simply being in a hospital usually means you are experiencing a crisis of some sort. Naturally, this association makes people wary. However, I have had the unusual experience of being in a hospital

  • Designing a Craft Knife

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    design a craft knife that had to meet these qualifications: • Safety • Ergonomically pleasing • Aesthetically pleasing • Same or better functionality as other craft knifes in target market My final design met all of these requirements and perhaps even surpassed them. My target market was people of the age 13+. This is a very large target market and the variety between each knife is different. The main problem with this field is getting an ergonomic feel for the target market. The knife had to feel

  • Persuasive Essay On Kershaw Knife

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    Do you go out hunting a lot? Are you in need of a high-quality, reliable knife? Do you need something that can just as easily dress an animal as it can whittle through wood? If you’re looking for a durable, rugged, and dependable hunting knife, then look no further than the Kershaw Diskin 1085. When it comes to hunting knives and equipment, one of the best companies to buy from is Kershaw. For over forty years, the brand has become synonymous with top-rated hunting gear and nowhere is that more evident

  • Choosing the Best Folding Knife

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    Choosing the Best Folding Knife Many people firmly believe that you should never go anywhere without a handy folding knife. There's not doubt that folding knives can be extremely useful in both emergency situations and everyday occurrences, but you will need to know how to choose the best folding knife for your needs in order to ensure that it has durability, usability, a sharp blade and more. How Many Blades or Optional Tools? Knives some in so many styles, designs and types today that it can

  • Roman Polanski's Knife in the Water

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    Roman Polanski uses the camera throughout his film Knife in the Water to represent the numerous differences between the characters and specifically how he wanted them to be portrayed. Polanski uses the camera to bring the audience directly into the tense, energetic, and insightful nature of his scenes. Through these characteristics he is able to display these characters as dysfunctional, maybe even touching on similarities to many humans in society. Because of this, Polanski found great success in

  • The 105 Pathfinder Fixed Blade Knife

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    by your side is a quality hunting knife. Even if you were some kind of uber-hunter who liked to kill with his bare hands, you would still need a knife to help you skin and gut your prey. Today I’ll be showing you some of the best hunting

  • Coast Guard Knife

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    In the military and in life, a knife can be used as a tool, a weapon, and a rescue device. In the Coast Guard, we use our blades in various ways; splicing line, performing deck work, untangling marine life from entrapments, cutting free mariners in distress, and on the rare occasion, to defend ourselves from an attacker. It is this versatility and practicality that led me to choose a knife as the framework for my leadership. At its most simple, a knife is broken into six major components: the handle

  • Pocket Knife Analysis

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    Choosing Your Edge – How to Buy a Pocket Knife 1. Introduction to Pocket Knives Pocket knives, and knives in general, are the most important every day tool. Whether for making food or saving lives, pocket knives are indispensible and should be chosen based on tasks that you most expect to do with them. But there are so many choices of pockets knives! What type of a blade do you need? What length of blade is good for your application? What is the difference between all of the handle materials? What

  • Religious Themes in Roman Polanski's A Knife In The Water and Rosemary’s Baby

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    Religious Themes in Roman Polanski's A Knife In The Water and Rosemary’s Baby Roman Polanski incorporated religious themes into his films, “A Knife In The Water” (Poland 1962) and “Rosemary’s Baby” (U.S. 1968). “ A Knife In The Water” contains some Christian imagery that is not incorporated into the plot or theme of the film. In contrast, the central theme of “Rosemary’s Baby” is religion. I believe this difference illustrates the fact that Polanski desired to make a radical religious film but was

  • Critique of Geoffrey Canada's Fist Stick Knife Gun

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    Critique of Geoffrey Canada's Fist Stick Knife Gun The Book “Fist Stick Knife Gun” by Geoffrey Canada is a biographical account of his childhood in the south Bronx. He and his 4 brothers were raised by only their mother. She would survive on no more than ten dollars a week. He moved several times as a child until finally landing on union avenue, the place were many of his life lessons were learned and at times applied. He learned about the ranking process of kids on union Ave. and how the only

  • How To Build An Horizontal Carry Knife Essay

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    Carry Knife & Sheath When hunting or camping, most people choose to have a knife within easy reach. This often means carrying a knife in a sheath on their hip as oppose to putting it into a pocket where it is hard to reach. It also means that you have a knife poking you in the leg or in the side every time you sit down somewhere. Now, you can change things by using a horizontal carry knife and Sheath. Why Carry a Knife Horizontally? The advantages of horizontal carrying are simple. The knife is easily

  • Book Review of The Subtle Knife by Phillip Pullman

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    Book Review of The Subtle Knife by Phillip Pullman This week I chose to read the novel 'The Subtle Knife' written by Phillip Pullman. Philip Pullman was born in Norwich on 19th October 1946. The early part of his life was spent travelling all over the world, because his father and then his step father were both in the Royal Air Force. He spent part of his childhood in Australia, where he first met the wonders of comics, and grew to love Superman and Batman in particular. From the age

  • Product Review for Folding Hunter Lock- Back Knife

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    Knives 110-9210 Folding Hunter Lock-Back Knife The Buck Knives Hunter folding knife is a very simple pocket knife for everyday use and outdoor activities such as hunting. The single stainless steel blade measures out at 3 3/4 inches long, making it fitting for fans of medium-sized knives. The implementation of stainless steel allows the blade to last for years with everyday wear and tear and even rough conditions outdoors. The blade for this particular knife is a straight-edge which is great for common

  • The Gamma Knife: A Tool for Treating Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors

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    gov/scripts/cdrh/Cfdocs/cfPMN/pmn.cfm?start_search=1&productcode=IWB&applicant=ELEKTA%20INSTRUMENT%20AB. U. F. a. D. Administration, "Class 2 Device Recall Leksell Gamma Knife C," [Online]. Available: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/Cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=90081. U. F. a. D. Administration, "Class 2 Device Recall Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion," [Online]. Available: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfRES/res.cfm?id=88709. K. Brown, P. Williams, J. Wong and D. Yan, "Collimator

  • The Hiking Coyote: A Beginners Guide to Hiking

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    Hikers will sometimes get lost on a trail past sunset, which means bringing a flashlight is essential to finding your way to the trailhead. We take light for granted because we are used to lights assisting on dark streets, roads, and highway. Yet, when you are deep in a forest and its nightfall, the only gentle light source you may have is a full moon. However full moons are not seen every night. It is important to see the smaller details of your trail, your map or to see what's lurking in the bushes

  • Doc Holliday

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    late John"Doc" Holliday. Part of the reason Doc has enjoyed such a famedhistory is because of the overall descent man he was, that is when hewasn’t gambling, drinking, and gunslinging. When Doc died he mighthave had a handkerchief, a pocket knife, a deck of poker cards, a flaskhalf full of whiskey, and a small essay entitled "My Friend DocHolliday" by Wyatt Earp. 	The most important item Doc would have had on him when he diedwas a handkerchief. Doc most likely had a handkerchief

  • Product Reviews

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    KA-BAR Full Size US Marine Corps Fighting Knife, Straight The KA-BAR US Marine Corps fighting knife is great for those looking for a tougher and larger knife for tactical purposes, survival and hunting. If you're looking for the best tactical knife for your preferences while also staying within a reasonable price range, this may be the option for you. The blade measures in at seven inches, and it's made of 1095 Cro-Van carbon steel to withstand harsh use. This particular model is also a straight-edge

  • The Murder

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    doing their thing. At the bedroom door BA stopped Liz. "Might be better if you stayed out." "Nonsense, if you remember, this won’t be the first murdered person I've seen. I assume that's why all these cops are here." The body lay on the bed and a knife protruded from the solar plexus. The Medical Examiner spoke through clenched teeth, though he tried to be dispassionate. "Whoever murdered her understood how. The blade was inserted just below the stern... ... middle of paper ... ... Besides