If you enjoy spending time in the outdoors, you should make sure that you invest in a good quality pocket knife. In fact, when you are out in the wild, having the right pocket knife can actually be the difference between life and death! Survival knives can be used for building shelter, food preparation, cutting firewood, opening tins, making fire, first aid treatments, and fashioning other tools. If you are buying a new survival knife then you should think long and hard before you make your purchase, because survival knives come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. Here is some advice on finding the best pocket knife for your needs.
Functionality
The survival knife which will best suit your needs best will actually depend on what type of functionality you are looking for. Survival knives come in basic knife form, or multi-purpose knife form, which include a range of different tools. Basic survival knives are lightweight and normally just include a handle and a blade. There are generalist multi-purpose knives available and a range of specialist multi-purpose knives available. A generalist knife will normally include a few different tools which will help you out with a range of different tasks. This may include tools like knives, scissors, a screwdriver and some tweezers. The most basic survival knives will only come with 2 or 3 tools, whereas the most elaborate generalist knives can have 20-30 different tools on them. If you know exactly what you need the knife for, then you can invest in a specialist survival knife. For example, a fisherman’s survival knife may include all of the basic tools that you need to prepare your fishing equipment, and then clean/prepare the fish for cooking once it has been caught.
Folding or Fixed Blade?
When you are buying a survival knife, you will have to choose between a folding knife and a fixed blade one. A fixed blade knife does not have a hinge on it, and is therefore less likely to break into two. It you put too much force on a folding knife, or if you excerpt force on it in the wrong direction, then it is possible that the knife could snap shut. This can be dangerous. If you choose a fixed blade knife, you will need to decide what “tang” you are looking for. A full tang blade is one where the metal of the blade extends all of the way through the handle. A partial tang blade is one where the blade only extends part of the way through handle. Partial tang blades are weaker than full tang blades. However, folding knives are much easier to carry around with you in your pack or pocket. A fixed-blade knife must be carried in a special sheath to ensure that it is safe.
Size
When you are considering what size of knife to buy, you should consider what you intend to use it for. Smaller knives are easier to carry and are better for tasks that require precision, such as whittling or skinning game. Larger knives are much better for demanding tasks such as batoning or chopping wood, but they are also much harder to carry with you when you are out in the wild.
Straight Edge or Serrated Edge?
Once again, the type of knife edge that you choose will depend on what you intend to use it for. It is possible to buy folding knives which have 1 straight edge blade and 1 serrated edge blade. It is also possible to buy blades were a section is serrated,
although many survival specialists say that these knives actually miss out on the best bits of either style. Serrated edges are great for cutting through things, such as rope, wood or metal, whereas straight edge knives are better for all-round use. It is also much easier to make sure that a straight edge blade stays sharp.
Material
Carbon steel and stainless steel are the two main materials that knives are made out of. Although carbon steel is normally stronger, it rusts more easily than stainless steel does, and therefore requires careful maintenance. To keep carbon steel in good condition, you must wipe it down regularly with mineral oil.
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