Archive for the ‘Folding Knives’ Category
Compact Weapon
Spending time outdoors can be extremely fun and exciting, especially when it is your first time to plan out a trip. People usually plan these outdoor trips with their friends, and spend a few days out in the wild. This is not only the perfect time to bond, but it is also a great way to discover the surroundings and to commune with nature. There is nothing as relaxing as taking a break away from the city, where life is simple and you have the time to distress and unwind.
Whenever you go out for these trips though, you would need to ensure that you have all the essentials you need. Survival is a must in the wilderness, since you do not have the comforts of your home with you. A great way to ensure your safety is to have pocket knives which you can easily store in your back pocket. This is perfect for those times when you may get stuck with vines, or would need to do some pitching and setting up. A compact weapon is a must in the outdoors.
My Boy Scout
My son is set to leave for a few days for a jamboree. As a coordinator in one of the public schools, this will allow them to teach a few survival skills and be able to develop camaraderie to the participants. These are the skills that may be applied in real life. He started planning the talks and the discussions to be conducted during this event. And my son was obviously ecstatic about the whole trip.
For survival skills, he will be teaching kids on the importance of weapons like Swiss Army knives to any scout and in every outdoor activity. As an outdoor enthusiast my son keeps a number of knives in his collection that he always brings with him. His job is able to impart a lot of teachings and values to the kids today which is why I am so proud of him. With a simple thing like this, he is able to teach students how they can survive and be on their own regardless of any circumstance.
Useful Anytime, Anywhere
I am really a do it yourself kind of person. Ever since I could remember, I would fix things and tinker with them whenever they are broken. That’s why it’s very important to me that I have all the necessary tools inside my toolbox. Without them, I will surely feel incomplete and unable to do the things I want. In our house, I always find things to repair and do in order to keep myself from getting bored.
Recently, there’s a new addition to my toolbox and this baby doesn’t need to be keep in the box all the time. In fact, I can bring it with me anytime and anywhere. It’s a single blade pocket knife that was given to me by my wife because she said that she saw it on sale. I was really happy that she chose it because it was even the brand I have been eyeing on for months. Now, I can use it anytime I want and wherever I may be.
Covert Weapons
SOG Specialty Knives Inc. is a U.S. knife and tool manufacturing company famous for their production of the knife with the same name, SOG. This company currently manufactures a variety of other SOG knives other than the original military inspired designs, many of them designed for everyday carry, or EDC. SOG Specialty Knives also manufactures an array of tools available for military personnel and casual outdoor users. This company was founded in 1986 by Spencer and Gloria Frazer.
SOG manufactures a knife that is used by the United States Navy SEALs, aptly dubbed the Seal 2000. They also manufacture several other military style knives including a tactical switchblade that is exclusive to military and law enforcement personnel. SOG has developed fixed blade knives for survival and outdoor use such as the Tech Bowie. They also have folding knives, many of which feature assisted opening technology such as the Aegis, Twitch, and Trident.
No Ordinary Knives
Spyderco is credited for making knives that are different. Spyderco knives may look different but they deliver high performance. The company has a million dollar testing facility with machines that examine edge retention and rust development. They also test for stress, wear and optimal heat-treating. This dedication can only result in knives that are out of the norm.
Just take a look at one of its best sellers – the Spyderco Dragonfly2. It is a mid-sized blade with ergonometric handle with a front finger choil and a spine cusp. These are terms that describe the handle that is molded with a grip pattern. It ergonomically fills the hand with a series of angles and leveraging points. It also has a clip that makes carrying in the pocket effortless and convenient.
Cutting Edge
Locking knives, such as the claspknife, has a locking mechanism such as a twisting ring or catch that must be released in a distinct action before the knife can be folded. This lock improves safety by preventing accidental blade closure while cutting. The Maxam Lockback Knife with 420 surgical stainless steel honed blade and durable Leymar handle oval hole in the blade makes for safe and easy opening. It also comes with a metal clip that fastens easily to your belt.
The lockback is a refinement of the slipjoint, where the spring along the back of the knife has a hook on it and the blade has a notch. When the blade is fully open, the hook and the notch will align, locking the blade in place. Closing the blade requires the user releasing the blade to apply pressure to the back of the blade while pressing on a lever located on the back of the knife handle to disengage the hook from the notch, thus releasing the blade.
Knives with Many Uses
I carry a small “LadyBug” knife by Spyderco on my key-chain. My husband got it for me for protection but I’ve learned that there are many more uses for it.
Here’s a few uses for this little folding knife:
1. Cutting gum out of your daughters hair at the store (no scissors available)
2. Prying up a staple (OK, maybe not the best use but it beats breaking a nail!)
3. Scraping gum off the car seat (I should not let my kids have any more gum!)
4. Cutting shoelaces
5. Slicing through tie wraps
6. Slicing open packaging (do this very carefully!)
Remember, a sharp knife works better than a dull one…so be sure to sharpen this little thing.
Let me know what you use your “keychain” folding knife for….
Portable Protection
A few years ago, I was mugged by some derelicts as I got off the bus. People were too stunned to help and I sustained some minor injuries. Luckily, I survived and wasn’t hurt too terribly, but now I have to think about my personal safety when I leave the home.
A friend of mine had some advice for me to feel a bit safer when I’m going out to work, one of which was to carry folding knives with me. It’s not quite as messy as carrying a gun and completely safe, but it can still provide me with the protection that I need when I’m just trying to get out of the house.
Pocket Knives and Scouts
Earning his first pocket knife has been a right of passage for Cub Scouts since scouting began. The pocket knife is an important tool for any Cub Scout. Its multifunction capability makes it useful for many Scouting activities. Before putting a pocket knife to use, however, a Scout should learn how to use it safely.
YOUR KNIFE IS NOT A TOY
The pocket knife is a serious tool and should never be played with. Never carry an open knife in your hand and never use the knife for anything other than its intended purpose.
Make a safety circle by holding a closed pocket knife in your hand and extending your arm out in front of you with the closed knife. Turn in a complete circle and make sure that you do not touch anything or anyone within this circle. Be sure to check overhead clearance as well.
To open the knife, hold it in one hand and put the thumbnail of the other hand into the slot containing the blade. Pull out the blade while pushing against the hinge with the hand holding the handle. The blade will snap into an open position.
When you are done using the knife, close the blade with your palm against the back of the blade and put it away. Be sure the fingers of your other hand are not covering the opening.
USING YOUR KNIFE
When using the knife, always cut away from your body. When whittleing try to make small shavings and chips, and never use the knife to shave bark from a tree. When you make cuts, always cut at a slant.
To pass the knife to someone else, the person handing off should hold the knife by the blade and place the handle into the receiver’s hand.
CARING FOR YOUR KNIFE
Keep the blade clean and dry. Always clean the blade with a soft dry cloth after each use. You should know how to sharpen the knife properly using a sharpening stone; a dull blade has a better chance of slipping and cutting you than a sharp blade. Keep the blade off the ground and do not try to cut things that will dull or break the blade.
SOG Trident: The Perfect Fishing Knife
Though it looks like an ordinary knife, this folding knife is quite impressive. SOG includes features that outdoorsmen, especially anglers, will surely find handy such as the TiNi coated blade, SOG Assisted Technology (S.A.T.), and the noticeable and unique Groove. The Trident not only has good balance, it has a good size handle for both small and large hands. In addition to the locking feature that keeps the blade from accidentally coming open, their trademark Arc-Actuator , locks stronger and releases easier.
Having the right blade can mean life or death for some, especially to an outdoorsman whom relies on a knife that’s used for survival purposes. A quality blade, solid construction, and useful features are key specifications one should consider when buying a pocket knife. The SOG Trident TF-1 has these characteristics and more. It is truly a high performing folding knife that one can trust to have at hand. The Trident has effective features like the Groove system allowing anglers to cut fishing line without opening the blade and the SOG Assisted Technology (S.A.T.) that swiftly opens the blade no matter which hand you use. The blade is ground out of a tough stainless steel and the TF-1 model is even more durable with its Titanium Nickel coating. The SOG Trident is a blade that inspires confidence to help you get the job done right.