Posts Tagged ‘Folding Knives’
Buy The Brand That Knife Hunters Recognize
If you are looking for a new pocket knife, you’re going to want to consider Buck pocket knives. This is one brand that is recognized by all knife users. With so many different models, you will surely find the perfect knife Buck knife for your needs. We all know knives are great tools to have during camping or hunting trips, but they are also handy tools to have just in case!
When it comes to Buck, there are several different models available for you to choose form. These knives come in different lengths and sizes, but all are compact enough to fit in your pocket. Some have two or more blades, and others can serve as multi-tools. Once you try an Buck pocket knife, you will never go outdoors again without it!
Choosing a Pocket Knife
When it comes to choosing pocket knives, there is a litany of specifications to take into consideration. From the blade type to the manufacturer, every choice that you make will influence the quality and optimal use of your blade. SOG hunting knives, for example, will be better for use in the great outdoors than a standard Swiss Army utility knife. One of the most paramount of these decisions is what material to pick.
You have several options for the material of your blade, but titanium is my favorite. Titanium pocket knives combine two characteristics that virtually every knife shopper is looking for: strength and lightweight construction. Often referred to as a “space age metal,” titanium is a sound choice no matter what you will be using your knife for.
Showing Appreciation for Your Groomsmen
If you want to give thanks and show appreciation to your groomsmen, look no more because one of the most practical choices you can go for is a set of pocket knives. A pocket knife is a folding knife with a blade that fits inside the handle and it is small enough to fit in a pocket. Your buddies will greatly appreciate having them because they are very useful and functional to have.
One excellent choice among the popular brands in pocket knives are Case pocket knives. Some of their standard features include coping, spear, sheepfoot, and pen blades of Tru-Sharp surgical steel. These small yet versatile tools are something exquisite that any man can’t refuse to have!
The Era of Pocket Knives
Knives have always fascinated me. My earliest memories are of hot Arizona days watching my grandfather, sitting in the shade of a Chinaberry tree, whittling and listening to a baseball game on the radio. He wasn’t trying to carve intricate artwork, “just making toothpicks out of logs.” He always kept a whetstone close by to keep his pocket knife sharp as a razor.
I’m from the generation when almost every young man and adult carried a pocket knife.
You never knew when it might be needed to pick a splinter from your hand or cut the string and tape on that special package received from a distant Aunt/Uncle. A boyhood friend might drop by and challenge you to a game of Mumblety-Peg. This oft times evolved into a game of chicken, if there were no adults around.
We carried them to school, we carried them to church, and it wasn’t unusual to see the men standing around after church services talking with their pocket knives out, cleaning their fingernails or making “toothpicks.” It was interesting to see the variety of pocket knives being carried. Often there would be discussions each had concerning their preference for a Buck Trapper, or a Case Stockman… It seemed no two men carried the same knife. There were tiny single blade pen knives, even tinier watch fob knives, and knives up to four inch (closed), four blade knives.
These days you will not see many people carrying pocket knives. I still carry a pocket knife (unless flying). My favorite is a mini trapper by Case.
Knife Cleaning Made Easy
Knives are among the most useful of outdoor tools. Whether you need to cut a piece of fruit for a snack or sharpen some sticks to use as tent stakes, a good pocket knife is indispensable. Like most outdoor items, pocket knives get dirty very easily and even the best Case folding knives will require cleaning. If you don’t keep your knife clean, it can become dull, rusty and generally useless. Don’t make the mistake of letting your pocket knife get cruddy – simply follow these tips to keep it sparkling clean.
A pot of boiling water is a knife-owner’s best friend. Dirt and grime don’t stand a chance against the cleansing powers of super hot water. Simply bring water to a boil and drop your open knife into it. (Note: If your knife has plastic parts that can melt – don’t do this!) Let it boil for no more than a minute. Carefully remove the knife, as it will be hot, and use a stiff toothbrush to scrub off the softened grime. Thoroughly dry the knife to prevent rusting and apply oil or knife lubricant to keep it moving smoothly. Repeat this process as needed.
Folding Knives Are Not the Same as Switchblades
Knives have long been a staple of personal protection. Folding knives in particular are easy to conceal, and they are effective at deterring attackers. Unfortunately, some knives have garnered a bad name due to their association with criminal elements. Switchblades are one example of this phenomenon. In 1958, Congress passed the Switchblade Act, which prohibited the possession of “automatic knives” anywhere in the U.S. or its territories. Today, individual states determine these knives’ legality.
Switchblades are characterized by their spring-loaded blades that snap to attention at the push of a button. They gained notoriety in popular American films of the early 1950s, such as the James Dean vehicle Rebel Without a Cause. Although switchblades remain illegal in many American states, they shouldn’t be confused with folding knives. Buck folding knives are popular among hunters, outdoorsmen and people looking for an effective personal safety measure.
Becoming a Man
Nearly every culture has some sort of tradition for ushering their boys into manhood. For Native Americans this ritual often takes place in the form of a vision quest, while the Jewish people recognize the Bar Mitzvah. No matter what your cultural heritage, it is universally agreed that the initiation into manhood is a big step.
Although there is no steadfast methodology recognized in the US, there are some typical rites. For me, my leap into manhood was commemorated with a Christmas present from the traditional line of Victorinox Swiss Army knives. It seems like a boy’s first pocket knife is widely recognized as the welcome gift to adulthood in America.
The Buck Knives Tradition
For over 100 years Buck Knives has been manufacturing top-of-the-line cutlery. Although the company was founded in San Diego at the turn of the century, Buck is now headquartered out of Post Fall, ID. The company’s founder, Hoyt H. Buck, wasn’t originally known for making knives.
Hoyt started as a blacksmith, and at the tender age of 13 had already developed a heating method that produced longer lasting edges than ever before. Although his company is renowned for their knives, Hoyt didn’t begin producing them in large quantities until he heard of a military shortage during WWII. Today the company continues to turn a healthy profit and produce some of the world’s best knives.
Which Switchblade
Assisted Opening Knife
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wants a NEW definition of a switchblade to include one hand opening knives. They tried to re-write the law (Switchblade Knife Act of 1958) but were forced to re-think their position after much protest form the public.
The House Dems have pushed through a bill and now the Senate is taking up the controversy.
It isn’t too late to write your Senator and protest the inclusion of one hand opening knives and assisted opening folding knives.
If they get their way, millions of Americans will be criminals. Your favorite Buck knife, Case knife, SOG knife and even your box cutter will be outlawed.
Write your Senator TODAY!