Finding The Right Hunting Knife

By George Dodson


A hunting knife is probably the most important thing that you will need in a hunt. This tool should be carefully checked and made sure that it fits all your hunting needs.Of course, if you want the best out of your hunting knife then you should learn a few more things about it prior to purchasing it. Will it be used for something specific or does it need to serve a multiple task? It is a personal choice that needs to comply to all the performances it requires on your hunting experiences.

Types of Knife

Today, you can choose between two good types of hunting knives. The foldable portable knife and the fixed blade hunting knife. Both of which will provide you with great benefits.You should make a decision of which knife to use based on your style or handling skills. Personal preference and how you carry a knife, in the pack or on your belt, will be the decision making factors.

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. As for the closing knife, you'll just have to press a button to sheath the blade.If you prefer carrying your knife on your belt, then the folding knives or lock blade knives are the safest to have.These knives are also favored because of their small size.No doubt these knives can serve well on any everyday tasks however would not be very effective when hunting big games.

Fixed blades are considered to be stronger than lock blades because it doesn't have a hinge. It could be used under stressful conditions without any problem.Designed with a thick metal blade to cut anything, it also comes with a handle with comfortable grip design.Because it is fixed, it is always open.To find the best fixed knife, be sure to find one that has a solid metal structure all the way to the tip. Also, make sure the handle fits your hand comfortably for easy grip.Usually seen on television, these knives are carried around the waist, strapped around the boot or leg and others. The sheath is also a personal choice and related to the game you hunt. Since these knives are more durable, they are more preferred for hunting.

Kind of Blade

There are practically a thousand types of blades for you to choose from.Those that are preferred by hunters are the clip point blades, skinning blades and the drop point blades. The clip point is a blade with the curve tip. It is used for the more tedious tasks like capping the head. 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. For skinning larger animals, the drop point knife is rather used.Compared to the clip point knife it is lengthier and the curve tip is much more longer for deeper areas.Mainly used in order to avoid damaging the hide, this knife is simply loved by many hunters.

Last but not the least is the skinning blade. This type of blade has a special feature wherein the top has carvings. The top edge of this blade has an upward sweeping design. Not only can it be used to cut and slice small items it can also be used to cap out the head of your trophy

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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