How to choose outdoor survival knives with folding knife or straight knife

1. Outdoor folding knife or straight knife

1. The advantages and disadvantages of straight knives

The knife, as the name suggests, is a knife that will not be folded.Therefore, the straight knife is different from the folding knife. It does not have a connection point, and the handle is integrated with the blade.It is for this reason that the straight knife is much stronger than the folding knife, especially the whole keel's straight knife.

The connection point on the folding knife greatly weakens the solid of the Tool.The sturdy straight knife can be used for Outdoor tasks such as knocking, fire, leverage, hammering.However, in terms of carrying, the straight knife has the advantage of folding knives.Straight knife requires a strong and reliable scabbard to store tools.Another disadvantage of a straight knife is that they are heavier than folding knives.

2. The advantages and disadvantages of folding knife

The blade of the folding knife can be folded into the handle so that the folding knife can be carried in the pocket.This method reduces the size of the Tool and hides a sharp blade.However, the main axis link point in the folding knife also has disadvantages. When the pressure applied is too large, it may break.That is, why can't you use the folding knife for any reason in the wild.

The main advantage of the folding knife is that it is easy to carry and use comprehensive use.However, if it is Outdoor survival, it is not recommended to use a folding knife.Because the folding knife is not strong enough and reliable, it cannot become the main survival Tool.

Therefore, for daily use, a small fold is good.For Outdoor use, remember to use a straight knife, straight knife is always a safer and stronger choice.

2. How to choose Outdoor survival knives

1. Size selection

A straight knife suitable for Outdoor survival should be 10-15 cm in length.The size of the Outdoor knife should not be too large.The too long knife will lead to the overall weight of the knife. It takes physical strength to take it in the hand and occupy the space in the bag. It is not flexible and laborious to use. It is not conducive to long -distance Outdoor survival adventures.Not too small.Although the palm knife is easy to carry, it is not very useful.Cutting branches and cutting ropes are more laborious. It is easy to break accidentally, and it is very ribs.In comparison, medium -length knives can do some relatively fine tasks, but also be competent for some heavy tasks.

2, knife type selection

A whole keel's straight knife is the best choice for Outdoor knives.The knife of the folding knife can be folded into the handle, which is more safe and easy to carry.But this biggest advantage is the biggest disadvantage for Outdoor survival use.As we all know, as long as it is stitching, it will be more likely to cause damage.The folding knife's hollow handle and folding shaft are obviously weak parts that are easy to break.There is no integrated knife body for activity components, which is obviously more suitable for Outdoor survival.The straight knife of the keels is better resistant, can withstand greater use intensity, the overall force is more balanced, and it can withstand high -intensity use.

3. Blade selection

It is best to choose a bladeless blade.Although there is a jagged blade, although it looks very cool, this design is very bad for Outdoor knives.Although the tooth blade can help a little on the cutting rope, but in addition, this design is very "dragging the legs": if the tooth blade is blunt, you need to use a specific grinding Tool to polish, one groove, and a groove.It is very troublesome; at the same time, the Outdoor knife with a tooth blade has also been greatly reduced, because the tooth blade cannot do anything else except cutting the rope.

4. Handle selection

For the choice of the handle, remember two words: non -slip, comfortable.The anti -skid of the Outdoor knife handle is very important. This allows you no matter what kind of environment you are, you don't have to worry about the sword on your hand suddenly slipped away.As for the grip comfort of the handle, you can only try to try the feel when choosing a Tool.

5. Material selection

Compared with other materials, Damascus Steel's knife is rigid and soft, and the blade is better.