Hunting Knives

If you are looking for a hunting knife? Finding the right one can be confusing to say the least. Are you a part-time deer hunter or a full time year around game hunter? Finding the right knife for your needs can certainly make hunting more enjoyable. Hopefully the following tips will help even the most educated hunter.

Choosing the Knife - When equipped correctly, a hunter can do everything related to hunting such as skinning and splitting the kill. However, there are different sized hunting knives on the market, and depending on the type of gaming you do, will depend on which size and type of knife will be best for you. Though bigger knives may seem better for hunting, this is actually not always the case, as executing other jobs such as cleaning game is more difficult with large knives. Moreover, there's always the increased possibility of injuring yourself with these knives, especially if you are not experienced in using apparatus like these. Besides the size of the knife, you also have to choose your hunting knife based on how often you hunt. If you are a frequent hunter, it is beneficial to you to buy a small folding blade knife which can also be used for other occasions. For a perpetually active hunter, they would benefit more from purchasing a solid, fixed blade knife. The next poin! t you need to consider is if you will be carrying your knife in a sheath or your pocket when hunting. For obvious reasons, larger knives need to be carried in sheaths, while smaller ones can be carried in your pocket. Finally, the knife which you choose to purchase will be also based on what kind of budget you have, and as hunting knives come in a variety of different prices, it is important to weight up all the other factors when thinking of a price you would be prepared to pay for. A hunting knife can handle most hunting duties but if you are planning for a trophy mount, it is better to invest in a second knife, the capping knife.

Maintaining Tips for Your Knives - Capping knives come with a fine blade which helps you neatly and quickly cut the shoulder skin of the animal which allows you to preserve your animal as a trophy mount. Now that you the owner of both a hunting knife and a capping knife, it is important that you know how to maintain it in order to prolong its life and usage, and also to save you money in the long run. Storing your hunting knife in a sheath is good if you use your knife regularly, but if you feel you will not require using it very often, you will benefit from investing in a long term storage solution. In order to prolong your knife's use whilst it is not being used, you will have to clean and dry your knife, wrapping it in paper and then storing it inside a plastic bag. It is also worth adding a packet of desiccant to the bag to help absorb additional moisture which can lead to damage to the knife while in storage.

Always Wash Your Blade Dry - In order to get the best from your knife, you should make it a point to keep your knife sharp. As well as making it more effective, this is also because dull blades make it markedly harder to cut, which can then increase the chance of accidents. Though it's best to have a professional sharpen your knife for you, it is beneficial to learn how to sharp it from a professional so that you can do it yourself when needed. It is essential that in doing this, you use the right sharpening technique as incorrect ones can dull your hunting knives instead of sharpening them. Always wipe the blade after use with cleaning products meant for your knife. It is better to use one of the many multifunction cleaners that you can use on wood, metal, and leather, and with these cleaners, you need not worry about your handle getting spoilt when you clean your blade. There are a wide range of commercial cleaners which work well as lubricants and protectors that save lot! s of your cleaning time. With the right care, you will be able to prolong the life of your hunting knife and reduce the chances of any accidental cuttings.