Choosing a Survival Knife – 7 Important Consideration

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Choosing A Survival Knife 7 Important
Consideration

• Presented By
• 911 Gear

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Tang
The section of the blade that extends down into
the handle is called as Tang of the knife. The
blade along with the tang is single piece of
steel. The superior quality of survival knife is
the one in which the full tang goes down the base
of the handle.
It is the full tang that gives the knife entire
strength. If you buy a cheaper knife then there
is possibility that it breaks off quickly because
the blade is only fixed with the top of the
handle.
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Handle
There are various varieties of handles of
survival knives such as hard rubber or polymer.
One thing that you have to keep in mind while
buying the knife is not to buy the one with a
hollow handle.
Knives with hollow handle the knife dont have a
full tang which is important part as mentioned
above. Many survival knives also come with a
compass in the handle which is again not so cool
feature as it can loosen your grip on the knife.
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Metal of The Blade
There are generally two varieties of Survival
Knives available Stainless or Carbon. Since its
difficult to figure out which is better, so we
have listed the following points to make you
aware about both kinds.

• Stainless Steel is indestructible, long lasting
  without getting affected from rust. But it is
  said that stainless blades lose an edge faster as
  compared to carbon blades.

• Carbon Steel knives as already stated have a
  longer edge than stainless steel blade but it is
  vulnerable to be affected by rust.

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Design of the Blade
Well this is again a disputed thing to figure out
the best among a straight blade or a serrated
one. A straight blade knife works better if you
have to chop wood and is even easier to sharpen.
A straight blade knife can be sharpened with the
help of a good smooth stone but for a serrated
edge a special sharpener is required.
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Length of The Blade
Generally most of the survival knives are within
the range of 6 to 12 inches which is fair enough
to handle situations like chopping wood and can
also be handled easily.
You can also go for 9 to 10 inches but be skilled
enough to be able to handle and carry it
effectively so that it doesnt become a
hindrance.
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Thickness of the Blade
It is important to determine the thickness of the
blade so that it can fit in your survival gear.
The best figure for thickness for survival knives
is about 3/16 -4/16 of an inch. The basic idea is
to have a knife which is extremely solid and able
to beat the abuse of wood chopping.
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Sheath
The sheath affects the way you carry and draw
your knife. There are three things that should be
a part of your ideal sheath
Belt and Lanyard Attachment Is there some belt
loop with the sheath?
Lower Attachment Some attachment at the tip end
of the sheath can be used for keeping the knife
intact to your leg when on the belt.
Strap If your sheath has a crossover strap right
at the place where the handle meets then it can
keep the knife in the safe place.
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