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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Give A Gift Of Custom Hunting Knives Texas

By Christopher Young


Go into any decent sporting goods store, and you will find a whole lot of hunting gear, including weapons to kill your prey. You can choose a cross bow or rifle, but either way, you will also need a good knife. Custom hunting knives Texas are a necessity for any hunting trip, and make a great gift for your fellow hunters that lets them know how you care.

The style of body is the first big decision out of several you will have to make in order to get your own custom knife built. There are two main body styles, folding and static. The folding version is where the blade folds into the handle, making it very small and easy to throw into your pocket or vest. The other style, static, has no folding ability, so it usually goes into a sheath on your belt. Both are great for protection, or skinning animals.

When you go to make your custom knife, you will also need to decide how long you want the blade to be. Decide what you want to use it for, which helps you determine what length you should go with. Keep in mind that while really large blades look cool, they also cost more since more materials are being used, so only get the length you really need.

After these first two big decisions are made, it is time to get into some of the elements that will really help your blade stand out, such as materials. You want a really durable material for a blade, such as carbon steel that sharpens really well. Ceramic is also very sturdy, though many people in the end like stainless steel. It is durable, does not rust, and is lightweight as well.

Now you must decide on how long your handle is going to be. It should be comfortable in your hand, but not so big you cannot grip it. If this is a gift, think about the size of that person's hand instead, to ensure that the completed item feels good and safe in their palm and they have no issues using it.

The size is a very important choice, but you also need to choose the material. Much like the blades, you have a wealth of choices, including good old fashioned metal or wood, which are the most common. However, you can really go all out and get one made of bone, perhaps that of one of your prey. You could also go with plastic if you want a cheaper, more lightweight option.

There are some optional things you can do as well, such as an inscription. Your name of the name of the person you are gifting it to can all be used. Or you can make it more personal with a message or favorite quote. As long as it fits the length of the blade or handle, you can get it inscribed for a more personal look.

You can place the order once these decisions are made, or you can go a bit further and buy a cover or sheath for the knife as well. A few decisions must be made for this, such as colors and what material to use. The most popular is leather due to its softness and durability. But you can also get metal, plastic, or even canvas instead. Just ask your knifemaker for help.




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