Choosing The Right Knife

2. THE FEATURES THAT MATTER

• Fixed-blade: Always ready and dependable.
• Folding knife: Compact, safer to carry; improved dependability with locking blade.
• One-handed opening: Has a thumb stud, blade hole or other feature to facilitate one-hand use. Some models are one-hand opening and one-hand closing as well.
• Gutting/skinning blade: For field dressing game.
• Thick Blade: For heavy-duty tasks.
• Light-weight: Composite or other materials minimize weight.
• Saw edge: For cutting wood or bone.
• Sharpness: Stays sharp and is easy to sharpen.

3. THE MATERIALS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

THE BLADE

• A strong blade has good edge retention, is resistant to rust and sharpens well.
• S30V is the best blade steel available. It is a high vanadium stainless steel with very high edge retention.
• 12C27Mod Sandvik provides supreme corrosion resistance with great ductility and strength for wear resistance and durability.
• 13C26 Sandvik provides great edge retention and hardness for wear resistance and strength.
• 420HC is a stainless steel that provides excellent rust resistance, has good edge retention and is easy to sharpen. In a word, ideal.

THE HANDLE

• When you hold your knife the handle should feel solid and well constructed.
• A good handle feels solid and well constructed when you hold it. Choose from several different styles and materials.

HANDLE FEATURES:

• Ergonomic design adds comfort.
• Rubber or textured handles are a sure grip in wet conditions.
• Wood adds beauty to the knife.
• Plastic/composite materials are durable under extreme conditions.