Pocket Knife Analysis

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Choosing Your Edge – How to Buy a Pocket Knife
1. Introduction to Pocket Knives
Pocket knives, and knives in general, are the most important every day tool. Whether for making food or saving lives, pocket knives are indispensible and should be chosen based on tasks that you most expect to do with them.
But there are so many choices of pockets knives! What type of a blade do you need? What length of blade is good for your application? What is the difference between all of the handle materials? What is the difference in blade steel? When you start looking at all of the brands models, you can get lost and end up with a knife that doesn’t suit your needs.
In this guide I’ll tell you about:
• Pocket Knife Types
• Blade Length Considerations
• Blade Edge Types and Styles
• Steel Used to Make Blades
• Locking Mechanisms for Folding Knives
• Various Handle Materials
• Pocket Clips on Folding Knives
• Pocket Knife Price Points
To start, think about what kind of cutting you will be doing and keep it in mind throughout the guide. There are two types of cuts – push cuts and pull cuts. The first is when you push a knife through an object to make a cut, such as slicing a fruit or a vegetable in half. The second is when you have to pull the knife through to finish the separation, such as cutting rope or cutting bread. A paramedic may find themselves doing more of a pull cut, while a handyman uses both due to the variety of tasks at hand. Keeping this in mind helps you narrow down your options of choosing the best pocket knife for your everyday purposes.
2. Pocket Knife Types
There are three main types of a folding pocket knife – single blade, multi-blade, and multi-tool/Swiss Army. It’s easier to start big and narrow down your options when loo...

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...you can expect to get a knife that will last you for years to come with proper care and you can trust to do everyday utility cutting, as well as perform well in emergency situations.
$70 -$120 – within this price range you can count on getting a very well made folding pocket knife with a high quality steel blade and a great, durable handle. These knives will be a pleasure to use and they will hold up their end when the situation calls for it.
$120 and above - at higher prices you will get premium pocket knives with lots of little extras thrown into the designs. You can now look for knives that are made with Damascus steel and for handles to be made from expensive materials, such as bone or stag.
What are your favorite pocket knives? Let me know in the comments below! In the meantime, don’t forget to “Like” and “Share” this guide on Facebook and with your friends!

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