Definitions for "Bolsters"
Keywords:  knife, nickel, stainless, blade, silver
The metal material at the blade end of knife handle; today these are usually of nickel silver or a mild stainless steel.
Part of the handle, the metal material in back of and/or in front of the scales.
Metal covers that are located between the handle and the blades. Also found on the rear of a single end knife; usually made from nickel silver, brass, or stainless steel. Click here for illustration
Pieces of soft wood, covered with canvass, placed on the lower trestle-trees, to keep the rigging from chafing.
Reinforced concrete elements or member used to support a pier cap bearing or the abutment bridge seat, and which increases the strength of the cap beam. p. 84