KNIFE BATTLES
Knives Illustrated|January-February 2020
COMPETITIVE COMPARISONS TO MAKE AN EDUCATED KNIFE CHOICE
JASON HOUSER
KNIFE BATTLES
Choices! choices! choices!

You make choices everyday of your life, and how does the process work? Hopefully it’s through carefully weighing all the facts and details and then making an educated verdict for what’s right for you.

Knife selection is no different. With myriad options and characteristics available for knives on the market today, it’s not an easy task to choose the one that will be most beneficial for you.

Luckily, we are here to guide you through. We took the most important aspects of knives and weighed the pros and cons of these vital categories. We’ll present you with the facts and stats that will help you make a prudent choice in the sometimes, overwhelming world of knives.

Let the battles begin…

FIXED VS. FOLDERS

When it comes to fixed-blade knives and folding knives, both can perform much of the same tasks. Which one is better for you? That depends on what you personally need out of your trusty knife. They each have their own specialized uses.

The fixed-blade knife is often seen attached to the belt of outdoor enthusiasts, and under most circumstances they are stronger than a folding knife. A folding knife, however, is used mostly in ordinary activities as you go about your everyday activities.

You will find most hunters, campers, trappers and other outdoor minded individuals carry a fixedblade knife on their side when in the field. This style of knife is strong enough to handle the tasks of skinning virtually any type of animal from a small squirrel to a large elk. It can sharpen sticks, cut rope and other camp side tasks. This is not to say a folding knife can’t do the same, but they are not always as durable as a fixed blade and the blade length is not always sufficient to efficiently complete the outdoor work.

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