Hunting Hunters

Knife buying is probably one of the most enjoyable things a hunter can do if he or she enjoys shopping. Most hunters enjoy shopping for the equipment necessary for the hunt and that includes buying just the right knives. All hunters need knives because you never know when you might need to use a blade. And big game hunters of course need the proper knives and equipment to be able to field butcher the animal.

Having the right knives with you can also help you in an emergency. If you get stranded in bad weather or need to make shelter, having a quality knife can make it easier for you to do that. Anyone who hunts realizes the importance having a sturdy and sharp knife. You don’t want to be the type of hunter who always has a dull blade and is frustrated when it comes time to use a knife. Just like someone who has flashlights in their car, truck and garage but finds them perpetually with dead batteries, you can ruin your hunts and end up frustrated if every time you need a knife you’re struggling with a dull blade.

Understanding the different types of knife blades can help you in choosing the right one for the right job. There are three general types of hunting knife blades: clip point, drop point and skinning blades.

A clip point blade is a fairl thin blade that’s flat with a sharp point. This type of blade can be used for skinning some game but it can also be used for cutting through thick things like small branches in row. Many hunters will carry at least one knife with a clip point blade when they venture out. The most popular type of hunting blade people carry is called the drop point blade. This is a curved blade that’s thick and sturdy. It’s a very sharp edge that ends in a sharp point.

Then there are skinning knives that have a special type of blades. These are best used just for skinning while clip point and drop point blades can be used for a variety of purposes. The skinning knives are specially designed to remove the skin and hide without damaging the meat. If you find yourself field dressing an animal and losing a lot of the meat along with the skin, either your knife is not sharp enough or you don’t have the proper type of skinning blade. Invest in a knife just for skinning and don’t use it for anything else to keep it sharp and ready.

While clip point and drop point blades can also be used for skinning, someone new to hunting and field dressing animals will do a much better job with a dedicated skinning knife because of the sharper and thinner blade. Don’t be lured by a pretty handle or a shaped handle. Those are just for appearance’s sake. What you’ll be concerned with is the type of hunting knife blade that you’re after. Choose one that’s right for you to avoid frustration at the end of each hunt.

Photo Credits: DrBacchus

Originally posted 2010-03-30 03:22:03. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Selecting the right hunting knife is something that should be personal for you. As you know, there are many different shapes, sizes and styles that hunting knives are capable of coming in. This includes folding hunting knives and fixed blade hunting knives, for example. What this means is that the selection process can be a little challenging at times. Here is some information that should simplify the task for you. Here we will talk about some of the hunting knife options that are available to you that you can choose from.

First and foremost, what is the purpose for the knife that you are intending to buy? Are you hunting to feed your family, or to put a trophy on your wall?

Knife Styles – You have two main styles to choose from, folding knives and fixed blade knives for the purpose of hunting. Folding knives are generally strong enough for camping, hunting and fishing needs and they come in two different styles, lockback and pocket. Because pocket knives are capable of closing while you are working, lockback knives are the preferred style if you decide that you want to work with a folding knife. Lockback knives have a release mechanism, keeping the knife in the open position. They are reliable and strong enough to help you with cleaning fish and dressing game. Fixed blade knives do not open and close, they simply have a single straight rigid blade. They are easier to clean and also more rugged than folding knives, and they are also generally significantly easier for you to access them. What you do need to consider, however, is that fixed blade knives are capable of being heavier, bulkier and also more potentially dangerous if you do not handle them correctly.

Blade Styles – There are significantly more choices for you to think about when it comes to the style of blade that you need for your hunting knife. Some of the choices that you have to consider include drop point blade style, clip point blade style, skinning blade style and gut hook blade style. The drop point blade style is the most popular when it comes to types of hunting knives. The blade is curved and drops to a point which gives the tip added strength. Rather than simply using the point for the purpose of cutting, you can leverage the knife’s entire edge. Clip point blades are thinner and flatter, offering more control for cutting and slicing. Skinning blades have round and blunt shapes which are most suitable when it comes to gutting and skinning your game. The gut hook blade offers greater control when cutting into the animal’s abdomen so that you do not cut into the bladder, intestines, stomach or other organs. Another blade worth considering is the fillet blade, which is long, thin and flexible, making it ideal for fish.

Photo Credits: andrewb823

Originally posted 2009-06-18 16:18:22. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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