Monday, October 31, 2016

Why A Fixed Blade Camping Knife Is The Better Choice

By Stephen Martin


Traveling and participating in outdoor activities that involve nature and the wild is fun and quite the challenge. Unlike going on vacation in a resort, convenience is not a matter of commercial accommodation but of personal preparation. There are many tools needed including tents, sleeping bags and other gear that help you cook, and do other tasks that you may need for the trip.

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.

Most would argue that the folders are more efficient because they can be easily concealed, compact and just really cool looking. But if you go out and use it for practical things, you might find that using the fixed one is more comfortable and can let you do the job without worrying of any hinges giving in and breaking. The main benefit of the blades with not foldable parts is how you can exert full force to do different tasks.

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.

There are just some tasks that you would hesitate doing with a knife that rotates and has hinges. With a sturdy fixed blade, prying, twisting and pulling things are easier done. There is no need to worry about breaking the tool or getting skin locked and pinched on the hinges accidentally.

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.

Knives will always post a hazard, but like it has been true since the beginning of mankind, there will always be a need for it. It helps with survival and dire situations that can happen anytime, so it would be best to keep one near you. Get one that is fixed and folded, they both have advantages that the other does not have.




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