Hunting Knives

Keep your knife sharp

2010-03-31T05:51:00.000-07:00

Once you have chosen the type of hunting knife you prefer, you will want to keep it sharp. Whether you have a custom hunting knife, a pocket knife or a collectible hunting knife, one thing is for sure, it will become dull from use. Sharpening a knife is not an easy task for some. There are many types of sharpening aids available for you to choose from. There are stones in various grits, you can get steels or rods and mechanical and electric types. Form your hunting knife to preform properly, it must have a good sharp edge, almost sharp is not good enough. You will need to know the proper sharpening angle for your specific knife. Most hunting knives will come with literature when you buy it. The most popular angles are either 20 or 22 degrees, check with the manufacturer. The mechanical and electrical sharpeners have the angle built in. Most of the rod types have an adjustable angle guide. The stones have no guides, it takes a little practice to get the right angle with these. Once you get the hang of it, keeping that sharp edge on your hunting knife won't be much of an effort at all.

Blade Types

2010-03-31T05:24:00.000-07:00

When someone thinks about a hunting knife, two obvious types come to mind, the fixed blade hunting knife and the folding blade hunting knife. Sometimes the blade design of the hunting knife is overlooked or not considered. Blade design is very important, for each type serves a specific purpose, and the job they do may affect your decision on which type you need. The most common blade types are gut hook knives, skinning knives, drop point knives and clip point knives. Be sure to consider each of the available blade types before you make your final decision. You may elect to have more than one type, depending on your needs.

Differences in blade design

2010-03-30T10:42:00.000-07:00

There are many different blade designs of the hunting knife. Let me explain some of the differences between them. The gut hook is a usually a fixed blade type with a sharpened hook at the tip. The hook is used to cut open the abdomen without causing damage to the entails. The skinning type is mostly used for the skinning of the game animal. Skinning hunting knives can be either fixed or folding blade. These skinning knives are designed to separate the skin from the flesh,so having a good sharp knife is a real aid for those of you who like to do your own butchering. The drop point hunting knife is normally a fixed blade that is similar to the skinner. The blade is somewhat thicker and the tip curves downward. When used for skinning, you use the whole blade rather than just the tip. Due to its design it not only does a good job with the skinning but serves many other functions as well. The clip point hunting knife is usually of the folding type. It has a thinner blade and is smaller and lighter than the other types. It has a well defined point which curves upward. This is good all purpose knife, one you will use a lot.

Don't forget your Hunting Knife

2010-03-30T06:28:00.000-07:00

When you are packing up for your next hunting trip or other outdoor adventure, be sure to include your huntingknife. The hunting knife will be one of your most valuable and most used tool. I always carry two or even three types of hunting knives whenever I venture outdoors for hunting, fishing or camping. I include a fixed blade knife, a folding blade, and a pocket knife. Each type has its own place and works best in certain conditions.
The fixed blade is all one piece, usually with a hardwood handle and a sheath. This is more rugged than the other types and is easy to clean. However, fixed blade hunting knives are generally heavier and a bit more bulky than the others but are one of the most popular. The folding blade hunting knife is smaller than the fixed blade, and it is strong and durable. Most folders have a locking blade and are safe to carry, and they also come with a sheath. The pocket knife is similar to the folder except it is smaller and has no sheath. This is a good all purpose knife, a popular favorite, and one that will see a lot of use.

Hunting Knives

2010-03-29T04:25:00.000-07:00

Choosing the right Hunting Knife can be a hard thing to decide on, as there are many types, styles and sizes to pick from. You need to determine what kind of hunting you normally do. Do you prefer small game or big game or both? Do you hunt a lot or just occasionally? These are some of the things that may help to narrow down the options of selecting the Hunting Knife that will work best for you. Check out all of the available types, styles and sizes and most of all pick out the one that you prefer, after all it's your Hunting Knife.