Posts Tagged ‘knife’

Frank Niro Mother of Pearl Fighter Knife: This Pearl Fighter from Frank Niro was my first knife from this fantastic maker from BC, Canada. This is probably the first really fancy knife I’ve ever bought, and because Frank has such affordable prices, I was able to get it at a time when I was not able to spend as much money on aknife. This is probably one of the nicer Niro’s I’ve seen.

Strider GB Folder Knife: The Strider GB is basically the same as the Strider AR, with the only difference being that it is a tanto blade instead of a spearpoint. This particular example of the GB has thinner liners than the older AR that I had, asStrider thinned them out in later releases. The balance is probably a bit better on the thin linered versions, but they don’t seem quite as solid – perhaps that’s just in my head.

Darren Chard Mokume Damascus Wharncliffe: Here I have another peice by Canadian Knifemaker Darren Chard. I still consider Darren one of the best least known knifemakers out there. Everything that comes out of his shop is perfect. His fit and finish is among the best, bar none. He is also always up to a challenge, and creates knives because he enjoys it, not because it is profitable.

Spyderco Cricket FRN C29 Knife: Since I reviewed the Ying Yang cricket I wasn’t going to review this FRN cricket, however this one is plain edged, and different enough I figured I would at least give a short review of it. The Cricket is definately one of the more popular ladies knives available, and due to the blade shape, works very well with textiles.

Mike Obenauf Small Model 2 Custom: This is a customized Model 2 Framelock from the now defunct Mike Obenauf. Though this knife is extremely similar to the other Model 2 framelock I reviewed last year, I felt that I should review it partly because Mike has also retired from knifemaking, and this peice is rather unique.

Cold Steel Hatamoto Folding Knife: My opinion of Cold Steel’s knives has changed a bit with the recent acquisition of a couple of Cold Steel folders. The Hatamoto is the first of these Cold Steel knives that I have acquired, and comes from their high-end line they call their “Custom Series”, and feature their mysterious and somewhat gimmicky San Mai III Steel.

Raidops LJ3MP Fixed Blade Knife: This Mini Tactical Knife from Raidops is very well made, and when I saw it, I had to have it. Raidops knives are made by a fellow named Kim from Korea, and he offers a product that is quite unique. When I posted the review of this knife on Youtube, I had a few viewers complain that a 2 1/2 inch blade could not be tactical.

CRKT E-Lock Bronze Folding Knife: Among most knife Collectors, CRKT has the image of being an entry level brand that uses entry level cutlery steels, and affordable materials in the production of their knives. That may be true to some degree, but CRKT sells a lot of knives, and has some great designers collaborating with them. One of them is Allen Elishewitz.

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There are many different types of knives available, and as with many other tools, if you don’t have the right one, it’s likely to cause problems. A good quality knife will last a lifetime with minimal care. Here are a few tips for choosing the right knife for your outdoor sport.

The majority of hunting knives are designed for skinning. If you would like your knife to be favorable for skinning, the primary thing you should note is the blade form. You want a rounded or drop point so that when you are “ripping” the skin, the point of your knife will not dig into the meat. Also, you’ll likely want a nonmoving blade knife, as folding blades have too many crevices to trap blood and mess in.

Determining a knife for camping can be challenging because you need a knife with various uses. You may rely on this knife for preparing food, trimming branches, amending gear, as well as a hundred other purposes. Because of the many needs, you’ll discover that a Swiss army knife or multi tool may live up to your needs best. Also, you may opt to pack a saw, hatchet, or machete in your gear before setting out, for harder cutting jobs.

You should probably get a fillet knife for fishing. A fillet knife is well designed for cleaning fish, and it can also cut fishing line well, which is the other main task for a fishing knife. There are also electric fillet knives available for the fisherman that is constantly catching many fish. If you plan on fishing in salt water, be sure your knife is designed to withstand the corrosion of saltwater.

Trappers will commonly want a skinning knife, much equal to a hunting knife. A fixed blade or a foldable knife will work equally well; this would be a first choice of the sportsman. Tougher tasks are normally completed with an axe, so a second knife isn’t usually required.

A boater’s chief motive for a knife is cutting line. You’ll want a sharp knife that is convenient and promptly deployed, in case you need to cut a line quickly. Make certain that the knife will stand up to water, too. It is apparent that each outdoor sport calls for a particular knife. Purchase a quality knife and your undertakings will be easier and a quality knife will often be handed down to your kids.

Author Ethan O. Tanner shares his knowledge on diverse kinds of knives for outdoor sports and how to select the best knife for your sport.