cast no reflection." Interestingly, that particular series establishes that Blade himself does not have a soul - making him immune to certain magical attacks that strike at the soul - and this likely means he too does not have a reflection. This idea is rooted in real-world legends.
Dracula has no reflection in the mirror - Dracula. Why it matters: Dracula's image not appearing in the mirror represents his lack of soul, or the isolation his soul is in. However, it also represents the lack of mortality that confines him to not being able to control what he does.
Then the well-polished blade reflects most of that light in a specific direction and if that is not the direction to your eye, you won't see much - the blade appears dark.
A sharp knife's edge will reflect no light because the two sides of the knife come to a razor fine edge. Conversely, a dull knife's edge will appear shiny because the two sides of the knife form a blunt rounded edge which reflects light.
A great quick test to check the state of a knife's edge is to hold it under a bright light; a sharp knife will reflect no light off its cutting edge, a dull knife will exhibit a shiny line where the sharp edge should be. See the image on the left (click for large version).
Keep in mind that not all knives will stick to a magnetic knife holder. Ceramic knives and stainless steel knives made from austenitic steel are not magnetic and will not stick to a magnetic holder. However, most stainless steel knives are made from martensitic steel, which is magnetic.
Only in very special circumstances do you see a reflection from inside the eye ball, i.e. with a frontal flash, and you get 'red eyes'. Of course the pupil is only a tiny part of the eye. The rest of the eye is opaque, and thus reflects. Hence we see the whites, the color of the diaphragm, etc.
A mirror may not reflect all laser wavelengths of electro-magnetic photons/radiation. Reflective Mylar is fine against visible light but not so good against an x-ray laser. ... Even the best mirrors do not reflect 100% of all radiation; some of the energy will still heat and eventually burn through the mirror.
The two-handed flame-bladed sword is referred to by the German Flammenschwert (literally "flame-sword"). These swords are very similar to the two-handed sword or Zweihänder, the only difference being the blade.
Garlic, specifically the chemical compound allicin inside garlic, is a powerful antibiotic. Some European beliefs around vampires stated they were created by a disease of the blood, so a powerful antibiotic would “kill” a vampire.
Dracula is much less powerful in daylight and is only able to shift his form at dawn, noon, and dusk (he can shift his form freely at night or if he is at his grave). The sun is not fatal to him, as sunlight does not burn and destroy him upon contact, though most of his abilities cease.
Zoe Helsing (who drank Dracula's blood, which contained the essence and memories of Agatha), finally realized the ultimate truth about Dracula: the vampire's fear of the cross is directly tied to his fear of death and his shame that he is cursed to live forever.
Cutting on hard surfaces, such as a stone or steel countertop or a glass cutting board, will dull the edge of your knife faster and can even cause damage to your blade. Sharpen your knives on sharpening stones. Using a Japanese whetstone to sharpen your knives is the best way to achieve the sharpest edge on your knife.
Some are too soft to make a suitable knife blade, others can be heat treated to a very good hardness while retaining good strength and toughness to prevent brittle fracture. A cheap knife made of a poor quality steel and/or improperly heat treated, could be brittle and have internal structural defects.
Not only is there an increased possibility of the blade rusting, but it will almost always cause the handle to degrade. In addition, most stainless-steel blades result in microscopic loss of metal when left to soak. Leaving a knife in water may cause the blade to dull more quickly.
Obsidian knife blades: overkill for slicing your sandwich. The thinnest blades are three nanometres wide at the edge – 10 times sharper than a razor blade. These are made by flaking a long, thin sliver from a core of obsidian (volcanic glass).
Knife sharpening is the process of making a knife or similar tool sharp by grinding against a hard, rough surface, typically a stone, or a flexible surface with hard particles, such as sandpaper. Additionally, a leather razor strop, or strop, is often used to straighten and polish an edge.
In short, sharpening is used to restore a dull or damaged edge by removing metal, while honing is used to maintain and straighten the edge (which can bend over time). It's good practice to hone a knife often to maintain the edge and only sharpen it when it becomes dull.
The bottom line is: without light, there would be no sight. The visual ability of humans and other animals is the result of the complex interaction of light, eyes and brain. We are able to see because light from an object can move through space and reach our eyes.
Yes,water reflects light. Any material that has an index of refraction different from air will provide a reflection. ... But if a ray enters into a denser medium (example: from air to water), there is both reflection and refraction. The angle of refraction is less than the angle of incidence in these cases.
In physics, the term light sometimes refers to electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength, whether visible or not. Using this definition than yes, all elements as well as all molecules, as well as solid bodies, liquides and gases reflect light.
