Fighting Hunting Knife

Wednesday, 28 November 2007 10:10 Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 November 2007 10:10 Written by Hoboken 0 Comments

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Back in 1991, tourists discovered an Iceman frozen into the side of a glacier in the Austrian Alps. Nicknamed Otzi after the region where he was found, the Iceman was deemed to have died about 5,300 years ago. He died wearing a cloak made from woven grass, a bearskin hat and shoes with bearskin soles. He carried with him a copper ax and a quiver of arrows used in hunting and fighting.

Choosing The Right Hunting Knife

Type of Knife

There are two main types of hunting knives to choose from, they are the fixed blade knife and folding or lock blade knife. Both styles have their own unique benefits. When choosing between the two you will have to decide which type will fit your specific hunting style. This decision will be based on your personal preference and how you prefer to carry your knife, on your belt or in a pack.

Lock blade and folding blade knives are available with one handed opening feature that utilizes a small thumb lever, or a hole in the blade to place your thumb in to assist in the opening of the blade. Most quality folding knives have another feature that makes them safer to use, it is a locking feature that, after opening the blade stays locked to prevent accidental closing that could cause injury to you. When closing the knife you must depress a small locking lever and the blade will fold back into the handle. Personally the lock blade and folding blade knives is the safest knife to carry if worn on your belt. These knives are generally smaller in size and will fit neatly into a pocket or a small belt sheath. Folding knives are great for everyday use as well, but because of their smaller size, may not be the best choice for larger game or survival techniques.

Fixed blade knives do not have the hinge to fold them, so they are considered a stronger knife that can be used under more stressful conditions. The blade is made from a solid piece of metal that extends into the handle. The fixed blade knife is always in the open position. The best quality fixed blade knives are constructed using a full tang. This means that from the tip of the blade to the butt end of the handle it is solid metal. The handle is than attached to both sides of the blade and usually riveted to the tang. Fixed blade knives are carried in a sheath on the belt, leg or boot. Which sheath works the best for you will depend on the specific type of game you are hunting, and the type of clothing worn. Fixed blade knives are almost always the best choice for hunting larger game and deep woods camping.

Type of Blade

There are also several types of blade styles to choose from. The clip point blade and the drop point blade are the most popular for the hunter. The clip point blade has a more traditional work knife design with the top of the blade only curving near the end of the blade. This blade style is great for the tedious task of caping out that trophy head. The blade is more pointed to get into smaller more confined areas, but not the best choice for the bulk skinning of a larger animal. The drop point blade is the perfect choice for bulk skinning. Along the top edge of the blade there is a long sweeping curve to lower the point more to the center of the blade. This style keeps the user from cutting the hide or something else on the animal and is a great selection to carry in the field on your hunting trip.

Another popular blade styles is a gut hook. The primary use of the gut hook is to open up the belly of the animal and is designed to keep from puncturing the entrails that can damage the meat. When selecting a knife with a gut hook make sure you find one that has a wide opening to accept the thick hide of the animal. Remember the main hunting seasons are through the fall and winter, their hide, hair and fat are thick.

Summary

Before you buy your next hunting knife sit down make a list of what you expect out of the knife you want to buy. That perfect knife is out there somewhere! You may end up with several knives for different applications. The main thing to remember is you need a good knife as bad as you need your hunting permit permit! Visit us at

www.steelhuntingknives.com
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I have been a Hunting Knife enthusiast for years and have brought my passion to create www.steelhuntingknives.com and offer quality hunting knives and tools in the USA.

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