Hunting
- Thread starter mithudi
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If you are new to knives, you will receive a lot of advice, some of it may be confusing to you. Many new buyers make a mistake of buying too large a knife, or getting a fighting knife instead of one designed for outdoor uses. IE: A long, double edged dagger is clumsy to use for cleaning fish, peeling potatoes, splitting small firewood, and other general camp chores. A large Bowie knife is also clumsy for these type tasks.
Many users prefer a blade no longer than 4" to 5", with a drop point. A handle that fits your hand, will not slip when wet, and is comfortable is a good start. $30-50 should be more than adequate for a starter knife.
Other outdoorsmen may advise differently. Knives are extremely personal items, and often stay with us for years and years; some get lost quickly. Come to think of it, knives are a lot like women. (Maybe you should forget everything I advised.)
Many users prefer a blade no longer than 4" to 5", with a drop point. A handle that fits your hand, will not slip when wet, and is comfortable is a good start. $30-50 should be more than adequate for a starter knife.
Other outdoorsmen may advise differently. Knives are extremely personal items, and often stay with us for years and years; some get lost quickly. Come to think of it, knives are a lot like women. (Maybe you should forget everything I advised.)
One knife is like one boat not enough. 
Like Jack said knives are very personal and you need to think about what you will use it for,a good pocket knife will do 90% of what you need.
Ron
PS As usual I disagree with Jack on the Bowie being hard to handle. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Like Jack said knives are very personal and you need to think about what you will use it for,a good pocket knife will do 90% of what you need.
Ron
PS As usual I disagree with Jack on the Bowie being hard to handle. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Ronnie and I make it a practice to disagree. That's why we get along so well together. :wink: We have different experience bases and skill sets, coming from different locales.
Between us, we have a corner on brains and good looks. (Now, if we could just find that corner, .....)
Between us, we have a corner on brains and good looks. (Now, if we could just find that corner, .....)
Probably afraid of the competition, ehh? sigh such childish actions.
Go ahead, Ron. Tell'em about the gals who followed us on the river.
Go ahead, Ron. Tell'em about the gals who followed us on the river.
"Several" new members, who all appear to be the same guy, just yakking BS & selling knives. Easy to see it.
No Problem , as soon as I see them I get rid of there url , when possible , if not then they are gone.
Grant you , I might of missed some that slid by ( We have other things a lot more important ) but when I do see them , By By.......
Grant you , I might of missed some that slid by ( We have other things a lot more important ) but when I do see them , By By.......