Monday, January 9, 2017

Choices For Custom Hunting Knives Texas

By Christopher Young


Go into any decent sporting goods store, and you will find a whole lot of hunting gear, including weapons to kill your prey. You can choose a cross bow or rifle, but either way, you will also need a good knife. Custom hunting knives Texas are a necessity for any hunting trip, and make a great gift for your fellow hunters that lets them know how you care.

The style of body is the first big decision out of several you will have to make in order to get your own custom knife built. There are two main body styles, folding and static. The folding version is where the blade folds into the handle, making it very small and easy to throw into your pocket or vest. The other style, static, has no folding ability, so it usually goes into a sheath on your belt. Both are great for protection, or skinning animals.

The next big decision is how long you want the blade to be. The length is important, as certain tasks may be harder to perform if your blade is too small or too large. You should also consider cost, as the longer the blade, the higher the cost of the knife will be. This is because a longer blade means more raw materials that need to be used for completion.

After these first two big decisions are made, it is time to get into some of the elements that will really help your blade stand out, such as materials. You want a really durable material for a blade, such as carbon steel that sharpens really well. Ceramic is also very sturdy, though many people in the end like stainless steel. It is durable, does not rust, and is lightweight as well.

Then you must choose how long you want the handle to be. For folding knives, the length is usually determined by the blade length, but for static ones, you have some wiggle room. It needs to be big enough to fit comfortably in the palm of the hand of the user, so keep that in mind as well.

The handle is what a lot of people first notice, especially for folding blades. That is why you want an attractive one that is also very durable. To achieve this, choose a color you like, and perhaps also a pattern. The material you use will have to be decided as well. You can choose from hard plastics, wood, metal or even animal bones if you are so inclined.

There are some optional things you can do as well, such as an inscription. Your name of the name of the person you are gifting it to can all be used. Or you can make it more personal with a message or favorite quote. As long as it fits the length of the blade or handle, you can get it inscribed for a more personal look.

You can place the order once these decisions are made, or you can go a bit further and buy a cover or sheath for the knife as well. A few decisions must be made for this, such as colors and what material to use. The most popular is leather due to its softness and durability. But you can also get metal, plastic, or even canvas instead. Just ask your knifemaker for help.




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