ingle Bevel (Grind) - Also called a chisel grind. The edge is either flat or hollow ground, but only on one side. Also, see picture below.
Sleipner (Steel) - is a non-stainless tool steel. Contains: 0.9% Carbon; 7.8% Chromium; 0.5% Manganese; 2.5% Molybdenum; 0.9% Silicon; 0.9% Vanadium.
Slip Joint - a folding knife that has a non-locking blade.
Spear Point (Blade) - see picture below
Spine Swedge - Also called a false edge. An edge on the back of the blade that is not sharpened. Also, see picture below.
Stag - a material used to decorate knife scales, typically made from male deer horn.
Stainless Steel - this is steel that has at least 13 percent Chromium so that it is resistant to rust.
Tang - the metal piece of the knife on which handle is mounted, it extends into the handle.
Tanto (Blade) - see picture below
Titanium - is popular because it is lightweight and very tough. It does not hold an edge very well so it doesn't usually make a really good blade, but it has been used in diving knives and some custom knives.
Valox - a handle material made from reinforced resin.
VG 1 (Steel) - is a San Mai premium stainless steel and is considered an upgrade of the more common VG10. Contains: 0.95%-1.05% Carbon; 13%-15% Chromium; 0.2%-0.4% Molybdenum; 0.25% Nitrogen.
VG 10 (Steel) - another type of steel that gets referred to as super steel. It is a very high end stainless steel. It has vanadium which gives it extra toughness. This steel holds an edge really well. It is also very rust resistant. It has a carbon content of 0.95-1.05%.
W2 (Steel) - plain carbon steel with extra carbon. It is very hard and holds an edge well.
Wharncliffe (Blade) - see picture below
X15 (Steel) - has .40% carbon. This is a French steel that was developed for the airplane industry. It was developed to resist corrosion in the worst possible conditions. It is the most stain resistant steel on the market, and is a hard material. It is not very tough, but is especially good material for diving knives.
ZDP-189 (Steel) - a Japanese powdered metal. It contains 3% carbon, and it has excellent edge retention. Hardness is between 64-66 Rc.
Zero (Grind) - Similar to a full flat grind without the secondary grind for the edge. Also, see picture below.
Zero Saber (Grind) - Similar to a flat saber grind without the secondary grind for the edge. Also, see picture below.
Zytel - a handle material made from glass filled nylon.