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Friday, November 4, 2016

Why A Fixed Blade Camping Knife Is The Better Choice

By Stephen Martin


Going camping or other outdoor activities always need a bunch of special equipment. These things help you survive a night or days out in the wild. These tools and equipment can be tents, ropes, cameras and in this case, knives.

Some may want to buy knives for practical uses, while others buy it for collection purposes. Sharp objects have always been an essential for survival. There are many types to choose from with varying shapes and sizes. But there will forever be a separation for those who would prefer a fixed blade camping knife and those that would rather use the foldable ones.

While folders are getting more popular, there is still very good reason to use fixed knives. They may not be compact but you can assure that using them is absolutely efficient and convenient. The strength that they have is very useful for cutting through tough things.

Tasks like using the blade as a makeshift screw driver, or for digging holes on the ground do not need any hesitation. Since no dirt or debris are going to get stuck on the hinges, you would not need to worry about the damage that the activity could do to the tool. If there was any damage at all it would all be from making the blade dull, which can be easily remedied. Twisting the thing will not make the sharp part come lose from the handle, since there are not hinges holding both parts together.

The sharp area is also longer than that of folders. The overall length is not really something that allows you to carry it in a pocket but there are always other compartments you can put it in. This is why the fixed knives do better when used in outdoor settings than in other places. It is only in these situations that you are more likely to need a durable knife anyway.

If you stay in urbanities more, the folding blade is more useful since it is compact and it can be hidden. There are also fixed ones that are easy to conceal and is easier to carry around the city. This has many good uses, including self defense if necessary. Maybe the most difficult thing about carrying this in public is how it is seen as a tool for violence above everything else.

Cleaning and maintenance is also so much easier. The process is very straight forward and there are practically no nooks and crannies that need to be attended to. With a fixed knife there are no other accidents that can happen than actually just getting a cut by the blade. Foldable ones may malfunction and close on your fingers while using too much force.

You especially have the option to choose from a variety of lengths. Although a machete cannot really be considered as a knife. Know what general uses you would need for the tool before getting one you would constantly use for your trips. One with a longer blade may not be very efficient for some tasks.

These tools are not only for outdoor use, they can be really handy during emergency situations too. It remains important to keep and know how to use something as life saving as a survival knife because you never know what kinds of freak accidents and situations you can get yourself into. To get the right one, make sure you know what you need it for. A blade that is too big may not be effective and one that is too small may not get the task done properly.




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