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Reasons To Choose A Fixed Blade Camping Knife Instead

By Stephen Martin


There is a charm about collecting things. People have their own preferences and while some prefer to collect more decorative stuff, others collect things with practical uses. There are many knife enthusiasts around the world. These tools are useful for many things especially for outdoor activities like camping and hunting.

Knives are a staple to these trips since you may need to use them for cutting ropes, or slicing meat for cooking. There has always been an argument for whether the best ones to bring for camping out are the folding or fixed ones. For those that love to go hiking and other outdoor activities, this may be an important matter. Fixed blade camping knife choices are vital to make sure that any job can be done properly.

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.

If you need to dig a hole on the ground, you can be sure that it can accomplish the job easily. There is not a folder that will able to do this without you worrying that debris may get into the screws and other nooks and crannies. Cleaning and maintenance is also very easy for fixed blades. It simply is just washing it.

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.

The concealment disadvantage is not exactly a deal breaker if you are using the knife for camping purposes. It makes cutting through stuff easier. This is only a legitimate disadvantage if you lug it around the city since there is a possibility for you to get sanctioned for it. A knife is still a weapon, after all. This is why the folders tend to be the more popular choice lately.

Like mentioned earlier it is simpler and more safe to do outdoor tasks with a fixed knife than one that folds. The only accident that can possibly happen is not being careful and cutting yourself with the sharp edge. There is no need to worry about the blade accidentally folding if you exert too much force. It is also less likely that the sharp end would get removed from the handle since it is already embedded with the handle itself.

Messy jobs like uprooting plants and other gardening tasks maybe possible with a folder but the maintenance would be hellish. The blade may dull a little but with the sturdier option, you are guaranteed that making the blade sharp again would be simpler. There are options of opting for ones with bigger or smaller blades. Rest assured the job can still be done but success vary on the strength used.

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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