Monday, January 2, 2012

A Pocket Knife Tradition

!±8± A Pocket Knife Tradition

I think back to the age 7 or maybe 8 my Dad gave me my first knife. Of course long before I was given that first knife dad and mom taught me all the safe ways to cope pocket knives, to mention just a few. Always whittle or carve away from your body, do not use your knife when you are close to an additional one person, do not use your blade for a screwdriver or pry bar because the blade may snap the tip off which might get in your eye and Always keep your pocket knives blades sharp because you have less control of a dull blade because you have to use more force to cut with and serious accidents may happen.

Always keep you knife clean, the best way to clean a knife is by hand with warm soapy water and towel and blow dry. And the list goes on. We will cover security in depth in the near future.
One of the proudest moments in a father's life is giving his son that first knife. Again reasoning back as my children grew up, three girls and two boys. I remember giving my boys their first pocket knives, I wonder if they still have that knife. Yes I said boys, it was unheard of giving your daughters or granddaughters knife! I now feel that daughters and granddaughters should be able to share that phenomenal experience. I know that I do not have that special knife that my father gave to me. Any way I do have a couple of the knives that once belonged to my dad also a couple that my brother once owned.

Thousands of boys industrialized a passion for pocket knives from that special day. As the boys grew into young men their love for knives grew. They collected as many as they could afford. Now as grown men with some of us senior men have a great option of knives. Some of us haven't purchased a knife for many years. Most all of us young or old carry pocket knives nearly all the time and each one of us has a favorite. It is time to find that first knife for your son or daughter, or grandson or granddaughter, maybe a special knife for yourself or a special friend.


A Pocket Knife Tradition

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

All-in-one travel strop knife sharpening system

This is a travel strop system I've come up with so I can keep my knife nice and sharp while I'm on the trail. It's small, lightweight and can really bring an old dull knife back to life. I like it so much that it's not just my travel strop anymore, but my full time sharpening system. It's just nice to have everything you need right there in your hand.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Pocket Knives - Tips For Choosing the Right Pocket Knife For You

!±8± Pocket Knives - Tips For Choosing the Right Pocket Knife For You

No question, pocket knives are one of the most versatile tools out there, not only for camping but also for everyday tasks. So, if you are planning to buy one of these really useful tools, here are three tips that can help you to choose the right one for you.

1. Be sure to check your local laws, especially if you are planning to buy one online. For most of us pocket knives are only useful tools, but they could be used as weapons too. So, nowadays they face several legal restrictions. The length of the blade is likely to be regulated in some states, turning illegal to carry around pocket knives with a blade larger than a certain size. The same could happen with certain types of pocket knives, you must have special care with switchblades because they are the most likely to be banned. Besides there are certain places, like schools, courthouses or airplanes where pocket knives are directly not allowed.

2. Do you want a knife or a multi tool? If I am carrying a pocket knife I will prefer that it contains other useful tools as well, like scissors, can opener, screwdriver or saw. Of course this is a personal choice. Being a practical guy, for me, simply don't make sense to deprive my pocket knife (and me) of all these handyman applications. But other people only like to have a knife, no more. There is a certain romantic flavor attached to carrying a knife that a multi tool doesn't have, and that's ok too.

3. Quality is other important matter to consider. A good pocket knife maintained with care should last many years. So, in the long run a high quality pocket knife will be cheaper because you won't have to buy a new one every couple of years. Check the steel of the blade, it should be a stainless steel that holds its edge and at the same time sharpens with a reasonably ease. Besides, be sure that the joint mechanisms are good and the lock secures the blade safely in place.

All in all, the choice of a pocket knife is a personal matter and depends of many subjective things. However, I hope that these tips can help you to find the right pocket knife for you.


Pocket Knives - Tips For Choosing the Right Pocket Knife For You

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