Travelling
through the wilderness or going camping in the wild may leave you
prone to risks of countless types. Possessing a survival tool like a
knife is a sure-shot way of assuring survival by warding off any
potential threat.
A
knife is also a tool that multiples utilities like cutting a rope,
sharpening sticks, skinning animals and countless other applications.
Choosing
the right knife may be a challenge for some, given the multiple
options of Knives in the market.
Here
are some tips for buying a suitable knife.
1-
Know the opening and closing mechanism
Flick-knives,
folding knives and sheathed knives are some options you have. The
first two types are usually limited to small to medium sizes. The
third type is available in small, medium and large sizes.
2-
Steel, galvanized or black painted
Although
Knives
are available in stainless steel, they are available in either shiny
steel, dull steel, blunt or various patterned galvanized steel, or
gleaming black painted.
A
shiny steel blade can be used as a singling mirror to reflect sun
rays over a long distance.
3-
Types of Knives
There
are various types of knives, varying in their ways of use. Khukri,
machete, karambit, axe knife, dagger, button-operated knife, gut
knife, butterfly knife, huntsman knife, bayonet knife, are to name a
few.
Some
of these knives are ideal for hacking, while the others are intended
for slashing.
To
conclude
These
were some tips for buying a suitable knife.
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