Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Locating The Optimal Hunting Knife

By George Dodson


The hunting knife is among the most essential tools that you will need for a successful hunt. It is a decision that should not be taken lightly.Many aspects have to be taken in consideration in finding the "perfect knife". You need to ponder if you'll be using the knife for the majority of your needs or will you just use it for one specific task. It is a personal choice that needs to comply to all the performances it requires on your hunting experiences.

Kind of Knife

There exist two kinds of knives you can decide on. The fixed blade and the foldable back. These two have their own benefits on their own.You should make a decision of which knife to use based on your style or handling skills. A few more deciding factors will be how you will carry the knife and how you can store it.

The lock back knife or the folding knife is among the favorite type of knife since it is simply foldable and the blade is easy to conceal. Injuries as well as other unnecessary accidents are prevented simply because of this locking and folding feature. To sheath or hide the blade of the closing knife, you can simply press the on or off button.For those who prefer to carry knives around their belt, they can simply opt for the lock blade knives.These knives are also favored because of their small size.These knives are practically useful for everyday purposes however may not be ideal for hunting big games.

Fixed blades are considered to be stronger than lock blades because it doesn't have a hinge. You can simply use this knife in any tasks that require a knife.Designed with a thick metal blade to cut anything, it also comes with a handle with comfortable grip design.Since the knife doesn't have hinges, the blade is always exposed.To find the best fixed knife, be sure to find one that has a solid metal structure all the way to the tip. In addition, the handle should allow a firm yet comfortable grip for your hand.These knives usually have a sheath that comes upon purchase which can be carried around the waist or strapped on other parts of the body. The sheath is also a personal choice and related to the game you hunt. Fixed blades are best used in hunting big game and camping in thick woods.

Kind of Blade

Blades are something that you can easily find in the market.A few of the common blade types are the drop point blades, skinning blades, clip points and many others. The clip point is a blade with the curve tip. This is used mainly for the stressful tasks of cutting. The function of the curve tip is to get into small areas. Larger animals however would not be the best purpose for these types of knives. The drop point blade on the other hand is best to handle large animals.This knife features a far longer curve with bigger length compared to the clip point blade.Since this knife can avoid the damage of the hide, these knives are very much favored.

Last but not the least is the skinning blade. Usually has carvings on the edge of its blade, this knife is very much useful not only to hunters but all outdoorsmen. The top edge of this blade has an upward sweeping design. It also is good to use in capping out your trophy head

The gut hook is also an important type of knife. This is primarily used to open up the belly of your trophy. It is specifically designed to keep the entrails in tact by not piercing it in anyway and therefore not perishing the meat.If you're looking to have the ideal gut hook, be sure to find one that can cut wide and can cut thick hides.




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