What to Look for in a Survival Knife
There is a new show on the History Channel called Forged in Fire. It’s now my husband’s favorite and I thought it was pretty clever too. The premise: The bladesmiths must forge a signature weapon using everyday steel objects like ball bearings and shovels as their only source material. Their blade creations are then judged on style and strength.
I like that it’s taking us back to good old-fashioned techniques that can be useful in survival situations.
I actually learned quite a bit about pocket knives and blades from watching those episodes.
- The ideal knife size is 9-11 inches.
- It’s better to have a “full tang” handle if you are going to count on your blade for longevity and other things besides cutting.
- While the idea of a hollow handle to store important items might sound good, it’s just a recipe to lose your important item. Blades are easily set down and lost.
Whether you’re planning a camping trip, or just like to be prepared, a survival knife is a crucial tool to have. It can be used to cut, dig, split, and pry, to name just a few functions, and its compact, pocket-sized exterior makes it easy to bring with you anywhere you go.
Survival vs Pocket Knives
Unlike a survival knife, a pocket knife tends to have multiple tools. The three most common types are jack, pen, and multi-purpose knives. A jack knife is the most basic of the three, usually consisting of one blade, and a simple hinge. A pen knife has between 2-3 blades and hinges at both ends of the handle. The tools on a multi-purpose knife vary, but the most popular functions include a can opener, scissors, and a screwdriver.
In my opinion, a folding pocket knife is an essential tool for your emergency kit. You never know when you might need one. Whether you’re looking for a heavy-duty survival knife or an everyday pocket knife, consult this infographic guide to pick the best one for your needs! Catch an episode of Forged in Fire
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Source: Fix.com
In the UK we have pretty draconian knife laws, we aren’t allowed to carry flick or lock knives, we are only allowed up to 3 inch blade folding knives in public . And then only with good reason , when they say good reason it means if your stopped your going to get pulled by the police even if it’s in your vehicle
I had no idea Kay, good to know! Because of the stricter laws do you have less incidents of violence in the UK than the US?
We have very little gun crime in the UK, it has increased over the last few years, but knife crime in certain areas of bigger cities can be quite high , by the usual elements of society . We have maybe 3-4 deaths a year in the small city near us , but they tend to be either domestics gone wrong or Eastern European immigrants