Choosing The Right Knife

2. THE FEATURES THAT MATTER

• Fixed-blade: Always ready and dependable.
• Folding knife: Compact, safer to carry; improved dependability with locking blade.
• One-handed opening: Has a thumb stud, blade hole or other feature to facilitate one-hand use. Some models are one-hand opening and one-hand closing as well.
• Gutting/skinning blade: For field dressing game.
• Thick Blade: For heavy-duty tasks.
• Light-weight: Composite or other materials minimize weight.
• Saw edge: For cutting wood or bone.
• Sharpness: Stays sharp and is easy to sharpen.

3. THE MATERIALS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

THE BLADE

• A strong blade has good edge retention, is resistant to rust and sharpens well.

• THE HANDLE

  • When you hold your knife the handle should feel solid and well constructed.
  • A good handle feels solid and well constructed when you hold it. Choose from several different styles and materials.

  HANDLE FEATURES:

  • Ergonomic design adds comfort.
  • Rubber or textured handles are a sure grip in wet conditions.
  • Wood adds beauty to the knife.
  • Plastic/composite materials are durable under extreme conditions.