Bone Handle Pocket Knife
Choosing the best hunting knife
Author: Michelle Simpson
Choosing the best hunting knife can be a very tricky decision. There are a lot of different factors that can make or break a hunting knife depending on the specific use you intend for it. Some of the choices you will have to make are just your personal preferences, but others are important in making sure the knife functions well for your specific style of recreational activities.
The handle
One of the most important qualities of a knife is the handles grip strength and level of safety. There are many traditional knife handle materials that may not be the best choice for multi function hunting knives. Some of the more traditional materials such as wood, bone, molded plastic, or even leather, can be smooth to the touch and very slippery when wet with rain, sweat, or blood. This can cause unsafe grip strength and lead to serious injuries. For higher grip strength under these conditions, you may consider some of the newer materials being used in the manufacturing of top quality knives. Both rubber and composite material can give you a safer grip, and are very durable in even the most unfavorable conditions. The newer materials are also being manufactured in more colors, and textures to give them a more stylish look.
The type of knife
There are two main styles of knives that hunters can choose from: the fixed blade knife or the folding knife. Both styles offer their own unique set of benefits, and challenges. Choosing between the two will have a lot to do with the specific type of hunting that you do. This decision will also be based on your personal preferences in how you prefer to carry your knife, and if you want it accessible to both hands.
Folding knives frequently come available with a one handed opening feature by utilizing a small thumb lever, or a hole in the blade to put the thumb into. This makes the knife usable with either hand, and increases the mobility of the hunter. Folding knives also have a lock feature that increases safety during use. These knives are generally smaller in size and fit neatly into a pocket or small belt sheath. Many folders also come equipped with a pocket or belt clip so they can be worn on the outside of clothing for quicker access. Folding knives are great for everyday use as well, but because of their smaller size, may not be the best choice for larger game or survival techniques.
Fixed blade knives do not have a hinge to fold with, so they are usually stronger under stressful conditions. The blade is made from a solid piece of metal that extends into the handle. Always being in the open position can increase speed and ease of use when working with just one hand. Fixed blade knives are carried in a belt, leg, boot, or sometimes a lower arm sheath. Which sheath works the best for you will depend on the specific type of game you are hunting, and the type of clothing worn. Fixed blade knives are almost always the best choice for hunting larger game and deep woods camping.
The Blade
The clip point blade has a more traditional work knife design with the blade only curving near the end of the blade. The drop point knife has a slow curve to the blade that lowers the tip for control and strength. Both knives are curved to make skinning easy but the drop point is better for a dedicated hunting knife. It allows more precision for cleaning and butchering larger or smaller game. The clip point is better for a multipurpose work or back woods knife.
Other options are available to choose from on hunting knife blades. One of these is the gut hook. The gut hook is used to open game up with less risk of puncturing the guts and possibly damaging the meat. Having a small section of the blade serrated is useful for cutting jobs such as separating a rib cage or cutting synthetic materials.
Wrap up
So before you buy your next hunting knife do your research. Sit down and ask yourself a few questions about what your expectation are for the knife. Then hit the back woods and have some fun.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
Damascus steel pocket knife?
I've been searching for a quality damascus, bone handle pocket knife, but I heard someone say that damascus is not made any more and layered steel is just a phony attempt. My question, where do I get a folding damascus pocket knife? custom or production?-
ANSWER:
Wow, this is odd I just had a friend buy one...now I'll warn they're not cheap because they aren't commonly made any more but he got his offline at= http://damascusknifestore.safewebshop.com/Hope that helps.
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QUESTION:
i make my own pocket knife?
i go to forest and mine for iron then mix with carbon over hot coals. Then I kill deer or find carcus to make bone handle. How much cost will be?-
ANSWER:
you forgot the cost of the mining equipment.
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QUESTION:
i found my great grandpas pocket knife how would i clean it?
hi, the pocket knife is a very old small folding one and i think i read before that it is red bone for the handle part. i can barely open it and there is dirt caked in the blade place on the blade and on the {bone} also rusty. please help me i need some expert advice ive tried to look around for cleaning methods but have had no luck. i don't want to mess up anything primarily the {bone}. i want it cleaned up for my little collection and i want to use house hold items. please answer. thank you-
ANSWER:
WD-40
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HELP I need to identify a pocket knife?
i have a lock blade knife and i just want info on it. On the blade it says scout but im pretty sure its not boy scout. its about 6 inches long. acordin to my dad the handle is made of bone. help me
it only has one blade-
ANSWER:
We really need more information to help you identify this knife. Is it just single bladed or does it have 2 or more blades. Does it have anything other than knife blades in it? From the description it sounds to me like an off brand jack knife.
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QUESTION:
i had this bad dream over a week ago and it is still creeping me out?
ok it started out like this..i walk into this dark but not pitch black room/bilding
it looks like an art galory maby?
i am looking around at the pantings then i get almost to the end of the room (it is long) and there is as door (it looks glass but it is white) i pull the handle (that is not like me i would never go in a room that was closed) it opens i walk in the door shuts it is just a halway. i turn around the door is locked. i am going to try to get trick the lock but i ste down my bag. (also not like me) i start to walk down the halway looking 4 a way out. i get to a nother door. i open the door and start to go threw then i think no way i am not going to that agin. i look at the door looks fine the handle in the inside works so i walk threw. it locks.
i have to keep walking. i walk 4 a wile then a nother door (i know this is lame but it gets worse soon) i open and walk threw. this time i dont even look i just wont to get out. i start walking faster. then there a re doors on the walls now i start pulling the handles. thay r all locked. i find on that is unlocked i pull it open. it is a little boys room. he is (he is like 3-4) whareing a pingwin mask. i am startled but i am still thinking i have to get out of here. so i ask the boy where is your mom? no answer. where is your dad ? he reached for my hand and starts to walk out the room. i grab his hand and we walk out. down the halway. he takes me to this man. he gives me the creeps. i ask the boy "is this your dad?" he nods yes i say hi i think i am lost. i heere voices in the next room. i have the feeling i am not in a good spot so i play dumb blond. i walk in to the next room there are 3 girls and 2 dudes. about 20-30 i say hi my name is simone. hay i think i am lost. i locked my self in a halway and droped my bad in the front room. with my cell adn my ID and stuff.(by then i think god i have ben kidnaped) so one of the girls sez come with me and i will take u to the front room. she does not walk back the way i came. i am freeking but i dont wont her to know so i play along. she talks me to this big room and then runs out and locks the door. i bang on the door, yell exc. i start looking around the room. there is no way uot no phone no nothing . i screem my dad is an FBI agent (he is not he cleens carpet). nothing so i change my angle. i yell i need my meds thay r in my bag if i dont get them i will die. (no meds) a girl walks in with my bag. i grab it and start looking. i fing my pocket knife. i flip it open and point it at her . i say let me out or i will kill u. she yells for some on e to let her out. the door opens i am behind her with the knife to her neck. i get out my cell. i push speed dile abd call my dad. thay are all standing back. i am lisoning to the phone ring. i say stay back or i will kill her. thay do. the phone is answered . it is not my dad. it is hodgens from the TV show Bones. say can i talk to dad? he ses he is not here.(in my dream dad is working there as a janiter) i say i have ben kidnaped have someone come get me. then i say i am not kidding. plz help me. he ses ok. i tell him where i am . he ses some one is comming. i hang up. i tell the girl i am holding hostage she better get me out front. she takes my out i push her over and run. i see brennens car. i run to it jump in and yell GO. she pulls off. i wake up my hart is beating fast. evrey time i think about it my hart speeds up. sry about hte spelling
my Q. is what does it mean and y does is still make my hart race? agin srz about the spelling i have dyslexia-
ANSWER:
As for the spelling, there is an automatic spell checker built into the system now. It may help you get more interpretations in the future.Art is usually a symbol for higher culture or attainment of something to do with the creative arts. Are you artistic? Do you like drama? (There are many creative people who are dyslexic, including Tom Cruise and Cher, to name a few). The white handle on the first door is significant: white is the symbol of innocence, purity and Spirit. Because the handle on the door is white, I feel that you clearly want to do something in life that has to do with the creative arts, but may not be encouraged to do so by your family. While the door is closed, for once in your life, you open it.
Your father in particular is mentioned often in the latter part of the dream. He is an FBI agent; he is a janitor. What he may be is the person who is most standing between you and your dreams for the future. The rest of the details of the dream are just filler.
The girl you are holding hostage is YOU. You are holding yourself back, too.
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