Buying The Sharpest Pocket Knives

Many people look for a blade that does not easily go dull while pocket knife shopping. The sharper, the better. Blades that go dull fast tend to not cut rope or wire well and leave the user unsatisfied. Since the blade is the most important part of the knife, you should consider getting one that does very well under pressure and remains sharp for a long period. Having a blade that goes dull fast and does not perform well defeats the purpose of having a pocket knife to begin with. It could be hard shopping for the perfect pocket knife because there are a lot of things to consider, like what you’re going to use your knife for, the blade length, and pricing.

Pocket Knife Uses

You would not buy a machete to cut your lettuce for dinner. Before purchasing the knife, make sure you know exactly what you will use it for. You can purchase a pocketknife for self-defense, hunting, skinning and chopping, slicing, or just for everyday normal uses. You can tell what the pocket knife was made for just by simply looking at the blade. Usually, the serrated edges are used more for sawing and the smooth blades are used for cutting. You can even find a partially serrated edge that you can use for both sawing and cutting.

Single Blade vs. Multi-blade

You can choose a single blade, multi-blade, or a multi-tool in order to get what you need done. Typically, people purchase a single blade knife when they have a certain task at hand that needs to be accomplished. People tend to get the multi-blade knives when they have more than one task they need to do. You can use one blade on your multi-blade knife for cutting through one material and another blade for another task. These multi-blade knives are very useful because you can just take the knife with you wherever you go and be prepared for whatever comes up. Lastly, there is the multi-tool knife. These tools usually have multiple tools, such as a can opener, tweezers, a plain blade, and sometimes even a corkscrew. They can do pretty much anything and even come with more tools for a higher price. Many people take these knives camping or hunting and are satisfied with their sharpness and work.

Choosing Your Blade Edges

One of the most important things to consider is what you want your blade to look like. If you choose a basic single blade knife, it can be used for cutting and slicing. People usually go with this type of blade when they just need a knife for everyday purposes. Another type of a single blade knife is one that contains serrated edges. This mostly comes in handy when you need to use a sawing motion to get through wire, wood, or rope. The serrated edged knife is more popular than the single blade since it gives the user a wider range of materials to use it on. Since the serrated edge is both smooth at the tip and serrated near the blade, you can use it for slicing, cutting, and sawing. It’s a great way to get more use out of your blade.

Pricing

Another key factor that many people take into consideration when purchasing knives is price. Typically, the most popular knives are the partially-serrated larger blades that contain a cut that will allow them to do cutting and slicing as well as piercing and skinning. Many people decide to go with Swiss Army Knives since they can do more than one task at a time and contain many useful mechanisms. You can get a small pocketknife for about ten bucks that will get the task done. If you need something more heavy-duty, the price will go up depending on the blade length and thickness. By getting a thick blade, it will not bend under extreme use. Using a dull and thin knife is just like using an unloaded gun; there is no use.

Choosing Your Blade Length

While choosing your blade length, you can either choose a small blade under three inches, a medium blade within three and four inches, or a large blade which is over four inches. The small blade is good for every day carrying and for basic tasks like cutting string or opening boxes around the house. They aren’t as strong as the medium and larger blades and often won’t lock into place, making them prone to failure during extreme use. A medium blade is used for pretty much any task. There aren’t too many disadvantages to this blade although some states may have knife laws that will not allow you to carry around a knife longer than three inches. If you want to go with a larger blade over four inches, keep in mind that this is more of a self-defense knife. The large blade will be heavier and bulkier and less discreet, so make sure your knife is within the right limits of your state knife laws.