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		<title>Fallkniven Knives</title>
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<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #69693C 2px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">Fallkniven A1 Fixed Blade Survival Knife with Zytel Sheath: Model FN-3k. 11 1/8&#8242; overall. 6 3/8&#8242; VG-10 stainless modified spear point blade with satin finish. Black checkered Thermorun elastomer handle with visible tang end and lanyard hole. Black Zytel belt sheath included. Made in Japan. Fallkniven A1 Fixed Blade Survival Knife with Zytel Sheath: Model FN-3k. 11 1/8&#8242; overall. 6 3/8&#8242; VG-10 stainless modified spear point blade with satin finish. Black checkered Thermorun elastomer handle with visible tang end and lanyard hole. Black Zytel belt sheath included. Made in Japan. &#8216; Show all Product Description.</div>
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<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #3EABDF 2px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">Fallkniven Idun Northern Light Series Fixed Blade Knife: Model FN-NL5. 8 1/2&#8242; overall. 4&#8242; laminated VG-10 steel blade is heat treated to HRC 59. Stacked leather handle with stainless guard and aluminum butt. Brown leather belt sheath included. Fallkniven Idun Northern Light Series Fixed Blade Knife: Model FN-NL5. 8 1/2&#8242; overall. 4&#8242; laminated VG-10 steel blade is heat treated to HRC 59. Stacked leather handle with stainless guard and aluminum butt. Brown leather belt sheath included. &#8216; See all Product Information.</div></p>
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		<title>Hunter Knives</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Smith And Wesson Knives are also quality products from the largest producer of handguns in the USA. The series of pocket and Hunter Knives are just a few of the many various kinds of Smith &#38; Wesson, Inc. products. Even though their firearms are considered to be the best worldwide, a lot of people [...]]]></description>
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<p>The Smith And Wesson Knives are also quality products from the largest producer of handguns in the USA. The series of pocket and <a href="http://www.planningtorock.com/food-and-drink/how-to-use-smith-and-wesson-hunting-knives-the-easiest-way/" target="_blank" title="How To Use Smith and Wesson Hunting Knives The Easiest Way">Hunter Knives</a> are just a few of the many various kinds of Smith &amp; Wesson, Inc. products.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #363F3F 3px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">Even though their firearms are considered to be the best worldwide, a lot of people say that Smith and Wesson knives are not high in quality. At particularly cheap prices, Smith and Wesson knives can be bought at stores internationally. Well known to be of excellent quality, Smith and Wesson knives have exceptional styles and affordable prices. Taylor Cutlery crafted the Smith and Wesson Knives, even though they are being accredited under the Smith and Wesson, Inc name. The 440C steel which offers quality for clients is the core steel piece of Smith &amp; Wesson knives. The blade structure of Smith and Wesson knives have been identified by some people based on manufacturing defects.</div>
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<p><a href="http://uncrate.com/stuff/lloyd-pendleton-hunter-knives/" title="Lloyd Pendleton Hunter Knives | Uncrate" target="_blank"><img src="http://uncrate.com/assets_c/2010/10/survival-stove-cropped-thumb-200x160-10589.jpg" alt="Lloyd Pendleton Hunter Knives | Uncrate" style="width: 120px;float: right;clear: right;margin: 2px 0 2px 10px;border: 0 none" /></a>Available in styles and finishes to fit anyone&#8217;s budget, Lloyd Pendleton <a href="http://uncrate.com/stuff/lloyd-pendleton-hunter-knives/" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Pendleton Hunter Knives | Uncrate">Hunter Knives</a> ($22-$450) are a fine choice for skinning and dressing in the field. Based off of classic Pendleton designs, the lineup ranges from the affordable Pendleton Lite Hunter &#8212; named Field &amp; Stream&#8217;s Best of the Best for knives in 2010 &#8212; to the artisan Custom Classic, which sports VG-1 San Mai III steel and a polished black linen micarta handle. All four styles include a sheath, lest you wind up cutting your game and yourself.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lcubehost.net/knives-hunter/" title="Knives Hunter | KNIVES,SWORDS &amp; BLADES" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.lcubehost.net/send.php?i=aHR0cDovL2VjeC5pbWFnZXMtYW1hem9uLmNvbS9pbWFnZXMvSS80MUpxeXBkc25sTC5fU0wxNjBfLmpwZw%3D%3D" alt="Knives Hunter | KNIVES,SWORDS &amp; BLADES" style="width: 120px;float: left;clear: left;margin: 2px 10px 2px 0;border: 0 none" /></a>-	Fallkniven <a href="http://www.lcubehost.net/knives-hunter/" target="_blank" title="Knives Hunter | KNIVES,SWORDS &amp; BLADES">Knives</a> A1 Survival Knife with Zytel Sheath &#8216; This full stainless steel survival knife is ideal for cutting wood and ropes. It has other features that aid outdoor cooking, like opening cans and lifting off bottle caps. The blade measures 6 3/8 inches.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #FEBF90 2px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">A knife tang connects the blade to the handle. The two slabs of material are then connected to either side of the metal. Narrow tang types reduce the blade size as it goes in the handle. The handle will then become attached onto the narrower area of the knife. Narrow tang <a href="http://www.lcubehost.net/knives-hunter/" target="_blank" title="Knives Hunter | KNIVES,SWORDS &amp; BLADES">Knives</a> sometimes have a pommel connected to the handle.</div>
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<p>The plastic handle is perfect for palm grips. It has a black nylon and Zytel belt sheath.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.knives4yourpocketblog.com/knives/1659-30-30-folding-hunter/" title="30-30 Folding Hunter | Knives 4 Your Pocket Blog" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blogcatalog.com/images/buttons/blogcatalog7.png" alt="30-30 Folding Hunter | Knives 4 Your Pocket Blog" style="width: 120px;float: right;clear: right;margin: 2px 0 2px 10px;border: 0 none" /></a>The knife opens one-handed with a push on the blade&#8217;s thumb stud and locks in place with a strong liner-lock system. The 4-1/2-inch handle and three-inch blade are enough to dress out small game and even deer if you&#8217;re careful. Since there&#8217;s no pocket clip, you won&#8217;t find the knife difficult to grip if you work for hours instead of minutes.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #9303DE 1px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">Anyone who see this hunting knife knows a lot of planning went into the design. The blade&#8217;s pivot bearing gets shielding from the wide bolster, cutting down on the contaminants that reach the bearing. Buyers can choose between ebony and cocobolohandle scales, and either one is a fine natural handle material dense enough to repel moisture or oil instead of absorbing it.</div>
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<p>Columbia River Knife and Tool provides a contoured sheath of genuine leather for conveniently carrying the Russ Kommer 30-30 on your belt. Read more on <a href="http://www.knives4yourpocketblog.com/knives/1659-30-30-folding-hunter/" target="_blank" title="30-30 Folding Hunter | Knives 4 Your Pocket Blog">Hunter Knives</a></p>
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		<title>Henckels Knives Set</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I received my J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set as a wedding gift a year ago. I was really impressed with this set when I first got it because they are sharper than any other knives I have owned. I have not had to sharpen any of my Henckels knives yet, so I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.henckelsknives.org/henckel-knives-reviews/j-a-henckels-twin-signature-7-piece-knife-block-set-review/" title="J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set Review ..." target="_blank"><img src="http://www.henckelsknives.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/J.A.-Henckels-Twin-Signature-7-Piece-Knife-Block-Set-150x150.jpg" alt="J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set Review ..." style="width: 120px;float: right;clear: right;margin: 2px 0 2px 10px;border: 0 none" /></a>I received my J.A. <a href="http://www.henckelsknives.org/henckel-knives-reviews/j-a-henckels-twin-signature-7-piece-knife-block-set-review/" target="_blank" title="J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set Review ...">Henckels</a> Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set as a wedding gift a year ago. I was really impressed with this set when I first got it because they are sharper than any other knives I have owned.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #A3B9C3 4px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">I have not had to sharpen any of my <a href="http://www.henckelsknives.org/henckel-knives-reviews/j-a-henckels-twin-signature-7-piece-knife-block-set-review/" target="_blank" title="J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set Review ...">Henckels</a> knives yet, so I can not comment on how well they sharpen. But, for a year of use I must comment on how sharp they still are. Amazingly sharp. I don&#8217;t have to work hard at cutting my fresh veggies, everything cuts like a butter with a arm knife when you use <a href="http://www.henckelsknives.org/henckel-knives-reviews/j-a-henckels-twin-signature-7-piece-knife-block-set-review/" target="_blank" title="J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set Review ...">Henckels</a> knives.</div>
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<p>Until I received the J.A. <a href="http://www.henckelsknives.org/henckel-knives-reviews/j-a-henckels-twin-signature-7-piece-knife-block-set-review/" target="_blank" title="J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set Review ...">Henckels</a> Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set I had never used <a href="http://www.henckelsknives.org/henckel-knives-reviews/j-a-henckels-twin-signature-7-piece-knife-block-set-review/" target="_blank" title="J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set Review ...">Henckels</a> knives before but I had heard a lot about them.</p>
<p>When it comes to development and production of exceptional blade, the Japanese are known for their amazing skills and impeccable attention to detail. They are well respected both in form and function of individual elements long, and this applies to the cutlery and true. Miyabi knives by JA <a href="http://knifesets.specialpriceshop.com/miyabi-knives-not-german-or-japanese-knife-decide-these-are-both/" target="_blank" title="Miyabi Knives Â not German or Japanese knife decide? These are both!">Henckels</a> ZWILLING in Seki, Japan did is no different.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #D0AEBF 4px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">Miyabi has a knife for every need. The series 7000D includes a vegetable knife, utility knife, 7 &#8220;Santoku and 8&#8243; chef&#8217;s knife. This collection combines strength with the beauty of a high-performance yet affordable offering cutting tool. The Miyabi 5000S Series is designed hand Japaneseleaf shape and the partnership with famous <a href="http://knifesets.specialpriceshop.com/miyabi-knives-not-german-or-japanese-knife-decide-these-are-both/" target="_blank" title="Miyabi Knives Â not German or Japanese knife decide? These are both!">Henckels</a> knives of stainless steel and similar jobs to the series 7000D, but with more of a western touch. This series offers precision cuts with minimal effort and is the heart of the professional chef to cook to win.</div>
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<p>Miyabi knives are beautiful as they are in quality and performance. These knives are the best of Japanese knivesSkills and combine them with the famous German steel and engineering to give you a product that is admired for its strength and its stylish look.</p>
<p>Slice into your steaks and chops associated with JA <a href="http://acecutlery.com/Clad-Cooking/Cutlery-Henckels/" target="_blank" title="Cutlery Henckels - Clad Cooking">Henckels</a> Kitchen 4 pc Steak Set. Twin Cuisine is the first forged Excellence Pierce to merge the luxury of a truly ergonomic, molded precisely control the tilt and the equality of a plane full zestiness. Forged from a fixation on carbon particles than <a href="http://acecutlery.com/Clad-Cooking/Cutlery-Henckels/" target="_blank" title="Cutlery Henckels - Clad Cooking">Henckels</a> ignorant no place nerve corresponding Kitchen knives composed of nobility through the full extent of the blade ..
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #AFDCFB 1px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">While Amazon announced this cup defined as a set bounty with earnings Birchwood Deny Stuff Up &#8220;, we received two orders for broken pieces of this set and Pierce did not take advantage of the tip above described.After receiving the first command, marine client (a train driver abroad) told us to contact the manufacturer to close. Where in the knowledge that the result was as a matter of fact sold by Amazon and NOT the manufacturer, we were assured by fraud abroad that the manufacturer would be smart to help us. So we called. Imagine that. <a href="http://acecutlery.com/Clad-Cooking/Cutlery-Henckels/" target="_blank" title="Cutlery Henckels - Clad Cooking">Henckels</a> told us that Amazon has been trusted for the berm&#8230;.</div>
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<p>&#8230; .. These are the top border of steak knives. They are quite the point on not cheating when you get these. If you do not slash the net, these guys can do the job.These someone behind me 150 here on Amazon, but if you are interested in these. EBay brake first, I did picked up new labels for $ 100 a set of 4. But Amazon is the cheapest retailer online for these.</p>
<p><a href="http://chicagocutleryknivessites0.co.cc/review-Chicago-Cutlery-Walnut-Tradition-10-Inch-Serrated-Bread-Slicing-Knife_B00091SCV4.html" title="Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 10-Inch Serrated Bread/Slicing ..." target="_blank"><img src="http://mheehuhu.com/155x2/images/50off_3.jpg" alt="Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 10-Inch Serrated Bread/Slicing ..." style="width: 120px;float: left;clear: left;margin: 2px 10px 2px 0;border: 0 none" /></a>&#013; &#013;           Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 10-Inch Serrated Bread Knife/Slicer Knife includes 1-Each 10-Inch serrated bread /slicer knife.Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition collection features the classic styling of beautiful wood handles. Our exclusive Taper Grind&#8217; edge technology stays sharper longer and is easy to resharpen. High-carbon stainless steel blades resist stains and rust for lasting beauty.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #A3FAB6 1px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">Triple compression brass rivets hold the handles securely to blade for safety and stability. Read more on <a href="http://chicagocutleryknivessites0.co.cc/review-Chicago-Cutlery-Walnut-Tradition-10-Inch-Serrated-Bread-Slicing-Knife_B00091SCV4.html" target="_blank" title="Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 10-Inch Serrated Bread/Slicing ...">Henckels Knives Set</a></div></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skinning Knife Manufacture ID: C602CPBig strong and rugged&#8217;that&#8217;s how COAST hunting knives are built. Each blade is made of hotdrop forged 440C stainless steel. Handles come in a variety of materials including natural hardwood and brass stag bone and suregrip Krayton. From our big Bowie to a variety of tough Skinning Knives these fieldtested knives [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nicheshop.info/?p=5884" title="Coast C602 Skinning Knife - Shop online from amazon - Online Shopping" target="_blank"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31%2BhIdoyaYL._SL160_.jpg" alt="Coast C602 Skinning Knife - Shop online from amazon - Online Shopping" style="width: 120px;float: right;clear: right;margin: 2px 0 2px 10px;border: 0 none" /></a>Skinning Knife  Manufacture ID: C602CPBig strong and rugged&#8217;that&#8217;s how COAST hunting knives are built. Each blade is made of hotdrop forged 440C stainless steel. Handles come in a variety of materials including natural hardwood and brass stag bone and suregrip Krayton.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #F06CD3 2px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">From our big Bowie to a variety of tough <a href="http://nicheshop.info/?p=5884" target="_blank" title="Coast C602 Skinning Knife - Shop online from amazon - Online Shopping">Skinning Knives</a> these fieldtested knives are designed to be trusted companions in the great outdoors. Specifications: 440C stainless steel skinning blade Hardwood handle Brushed stainless guard &amp; pommel 8.5 in. overall Leather sheath.</div>
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<p>Fixed blades usually do not fold. They have either a total tang, or a stick tang that makes them extremely stout and safe. Fixed blade <a href="http://www.chairsforkids.org/skinning-knives-or-fixed-blades-which-1-fits-your-requirements/" target="_blank" title="Skinning Knives or Fixed Blades? Which 1 Fits Your Requirements ...">Knives</a> are generallyconsiderably morepowerful and much biggerall around, which totalsto thesecurityin theutensil along with the hardiness.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #FE6E69 2px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">A tactical, self-defense, or combat blade is frequentlymade for convenience and durability. It have got to be a completetool, and is fashioned to stand up towards theregression of specificexperditions. All in all all, it could very well be required to spear dinner, carvelogs, cut through the skin of an plane fuselage, or shatter the glass of theheli-copter. It ought to stand up into the most extraordinarysurroundings. In short, it will likely be the last line of defense. A tactical blade is frequently a total tang fixed blade, still, not all are fixed blade. Also, hunting blades and tactical blades are often timesimplemented interchangeably. Quite a fewin thesamerequires and applicationssurvive for both the hunter along with the hunted.</div>
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<p>This strengthmakes them the knife of choice for outdoor use. They pretty muchalways come with a sheath to guard the blade and to allowhauling the utensil in a secured manner. In fact, they areregarded as &#8216;sheath <a href="http://www.chairsforkids.org/skinning-knives-or-fixed-blades-which-1-fits-your-requirements/" target="_blank" title="Skinning Knives or Fixed Blades? Which 1 Fits Your Requirements ...">Knives</a>&#8216;. Fixed blade <a href="http://www.chairsforkids.org/skinning-knives-or-fixed-blades-which-1-fits-your-requirements/" target="_blank" title="Skinning Knives or Fixed Blades? Which 1 Fits Your Requirements ...">Knives</a> usually do nothave to be oiled like folding blades, and usually do notshould be cleaned as regularly. Fixed blade hunting <a href="http://www.chairsforkids.org/skinning-knives-or-fixed-blades-which-1-fits-your-requirements/" target="_blank" title="Skinning Knives or Fixed Blades? Which 1 Fits Your Requirements ...">Knives</a>generally have no moving parts, which signifiesthat you simplywill notinvest time within the field securing screws or reforming springs.</p>
<p>Hunting knives, tactical knives and pocket knives are the type of tools that every hunter needs at some point or another. When it comes time to prepare your game for transport off the mountain or to take care of some camping basics like cutting or chopping, it is important to have a sturdy, reliable hunting knife that you can count on to last for several hunting seasons. If the tactical knife or pocket knife is perpetually dull or flimsy it is very unlikely that you will enjoy your time hunting and may in fact result in a lack-luster hunting season.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #B0FBCD 2px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">The clip point blade is another one of the more popular types of hunting knives out there. Although the clip point is not nearly as popular as the drop point blade, the clip point blade is made of thinner steel and the blade is flat, with a point to it. The clip point blade is perfect for <a href="http://greatwatchesonline.com/pocket-ben/" target="_blank" title="Pocket Ben | Great Watches Online">Skinning</a> game as well, but the clip point blade is also perfect for other uses that are not related to hunting, like cutting ropes or branches or other things of that nature. The clip point blade is a useful knives for hunters to have, and is one of the most commonly used and carried types of hunting blades out there.</div>
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<p>That is why it is important to make sure to always have the right blade on you at all times, and to choose the right blade. Many people do not know that there is more than one blade type, when really there are three main blades that a person can choose from, depending on their individual needs.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.realsurvivalknives.com/basic-facts-about-hunting-knives/" title="Basic Facts about Hunting Knives -" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.realsurvivalknives.com/wp-content/uploads/18_5_thumb.jpg" alt="Basic Facts about Hunting Knives -" style="width: 120px;float: left;clear: left;margin: 2px 10px 2px 0;border: 0 none" /></a>Hunting knives, tactical knives and pocket knives are the type of tools that every hunter needs at some point or another. When it comes time to prepare your game for transport off the mountain or to take care of some camping basics like cutting or chopping, it is important to have a sturdy, reliable hunting knife that you can count on to last for several hunting seasons. If the tactical knife or pocket knife is perpetually dull or flimsy it is very unlikely that you will enjoy your time hunting and may in fact result in a lack-luster hunting season.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #E66DDA 4px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">The clip point blade is another one of the more popular types of hunting knives out there. Although the clip point is not nearly as popular as the drop point blade, the clip point blade is made of thinner steel and the blade is flat, with a point to it. The clip point blade is perfect for <a href="http://www.realsurvivalknives.com/basic-facts-about-hunting-knives/" target="_blank" title="Basic Facts about Hunting Knives -">Skinning</a> game as well, but the clip point blade is also perfect for other uses that are not related to hunting, like cutting ropes or branches or other things of that nature. The clip point blade is a useful knives for hunters to have, and is one of the most commonly used and carried types of hunting blades out there.</div>
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<p>That is why it is important to make sure to always have the right blade on you at all times, and to choose the right blade. Many people do not know that there is more than one blade type, when really there are three main blades that a person can choose from, depending on their individual needs.</p>
<p>There are some things to consider when choosing your <a href="http://fishingknife.net/tips-for-choosing-quality-skinning-knives/" target="_blank" title="Tips for Choosing Quality Skinning Knives | Fishing Knife">Skinning Knives</a>. A sheathed, or fixed, knife is typically stronger than a folding knife. If you plan on hunting larger game then a sheathed knife is a good option.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #A99FF3 4px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">The materials used in your <a href="http://fishingknife.net/tips-for-choosing-quality-skinning-knives/" target="_blank" title="Tips for Choosing Quality Skinning Knives | Fishing Knife">Skinning Knives</a> are also important to consider. Most knives are made from stainless steel because it is durable and rust resistant, but newer carbon knives are also becoming very popular, as well. Carbon knives are often darker metal that is durable and rust resistant. The main difference between carbon and stainless steel is the color of the knife. Carbon is usually black rather than silver colored. Both carbon and stainless steel are excellent option for hunting.</div>
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<p>If you do choose a folding knife then you want to make sure the knife has a locking mechanism that keeps the blade in place during use. For serious hunters, a fixed blade knife is often chosen while those who only hunt occasionally may like the folding blade knives better since they are easier to store.</p>
<p><a href="http://pearlnecklacess.com/2011/06/15/hatchet-man-necklace/" title="Hatchet Man Necklace | Pearl Necklacess" target="_blank"><img src="http://pearlnecklacess.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Hatchet-Man-Necklace.jpg" alt="Hatchet Man Necklace | Pearl Necklacess" style="width: 120px;float: right;clear: right;margin: 2px 0 2px 10px;border: 0 none" /></a>The fixed blade knife has a history that goes back almost as far as man himself. When the caveman figured out that a sharpen piece of rock or wood would cut better than a round one he started trying to sharpen anything that he had to make the job of hunting easier. Bone on a stick to make a spear, rock on a stick to make a hatchet, a piece of wood tampered to one edge to make a club.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #9FBF9A 1px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">The one piece tongue has many uses in the ego protection field also, there ar boot knifes, necklace knives, and push knives that ar illegal in most of the United States. Throwing knives ar also a solid blade knife that is used for contests more than anything today, but could also be used for self defense. The idea that the fixed blade tongue can be used for anything from decoration to hunting and survival in the wild or on the street makes it a sound investment in one&#8217;s self protection and these years with the economy at an all time low we are all more responsible for our own protection.    Fixed blade knives are carried in a case either on the belt front or back, on the side, or in a shoulder holster on either side. This makes the fixed blade tongue an everyday tool.</div>
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<p>These were all tools that led up to the knife that is used today; it still provides strength and versatility in the jobs that it is designed to do. Today you can get knives designed for special tasks such as hunting which is designed for cutting and non so much for stabbing. <a href="http://pearlnecklacess.com/2011/06/15/hatchet-man-necklace/" target="_blank" title="Hatchet Man Necklace | Pearl Necklacess">Skinning Knives</a> are used for skinning game out in the field. Boning knives ar made for deboning game and meat to make easier to carry out of the field and so it will be boneless and lighter to carry. Filleting knives ar long blades that ar usually flexible compared to hunting style knives. Filleting knives need the flexibility to carve along the bones removing as much of the meat as possible.</p>
<p>The full tang stainless steel blade measures 2&#8243; inches. The handle, like all the other Gerber Freeman <a href="http://decaskinningknivesspot.blogspot.com/2011/06/gerber-freeman-caping-knife.html" target="_blank" title="Gerber Freeman Caping Knife | Skinning Knives">Knives</a>, has the pear wood handle. The knife is well balanced and the handle fits well into the palm of your hand for outstanding blade control.
<div style="width: auto;padding: 6px;border: #6AD939 1px solid;margin: 15px 0 0">Brand: Gerber Measurements: 2 inch blade length Full Tang Blade Construction Smoothed Pear Wood Handle Ergonomic Handle Design w/ Finger Guard Excellent Balance and Weight Distribution.</div></p>
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<h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12px"><font color="#000000" size="3">Knives 101</font></span></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000" size="3">The knife is probably the oldest and most used tool that has been invented and in some respects, the design has changed little over the millennium.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>A blade and a handle are the basics of a knife.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Surgeons have actually performed surgery with excavated stone-age obsidian blades. The stone still had the razor sharpness of modern scalpels!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>And, they could be re-sharpened by rescaling the flint or obsidian. </font></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000" size="3">Modern knives vary by type, hunting, fishing, kitchen, survival, or pocketknife. Blade material, and handle materials vary, and the workmanship can vary from very poor to excellent depending on the materials used and the experience of the knife maker<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>as with most things, price usually determines the quality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Don&rsquo;t expect to get a great hunting knife for $1.50, but you don&rsquo;t have to pay $150.00 to get a good quality knife either.</font></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000" size="3">There are some basics you need to know about knives:</font></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font size="3"><font color="#000000">1 &ndash; What are you going to use the knife for?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span></font></font></b></span><b><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><o:p></o:p></font></font></font></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span style="mso-list: ignore"><font size="3">-</font><span style="line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="3">Is it for every day use such as cutting open boxes, cutting string, etc.?</font></font></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span style="mso-list: ignore"><font size="3">-</font><span style="line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="3">Is it for hunting or fishing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Maybe camping or climbing.</font></font></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span style="mso-list: ignore"><font size="3">-</font><span style="line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="3">Is it for survival?</font></font></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span style="mso-list: ignore"><font size="3">-</font><span style="line-height: normal; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="3">Or just for a little of all of the above.</font></font></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font size="3"><font color="#000000">2 &ndash; What type of knife and what features do you need?</font></font></b></span><b><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><o:p></o:p></font></font></font></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Basically, a knife consists of a blade and a tang, or in the case of folding knives, base to mount the handles on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>For everyday carry, I would suggest a good-quality folding knife such as a Case, Buck or any other quality name brand knife.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>There are literally dozens of good quality, name brand knives; Hen and Rooster, Puma, Schrade, Boker, Gerber, and the list goes on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>I would suggest that you choose a knife that is the size and weight you like, is made of good metal that will retain its edge, and is pleasantly appealing to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>If weight is important several knifemakers offer knifes with aluminum bolsters to lighten the weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span></font></font></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">All of the name brand, quality knife makers offer pocketknives, fishing, and hunting/survival knives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>For hunting, you may need a folding knife with a regular blade and a saw blade for cutting bone or wood for a campfire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>If you are hunting close to home and you will not need to field dress your game and cut it up to pack out, you will probably want a fixed blade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span></font></font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000" size="3">In either case, you will want to make sure that the knife has a good non-slip handle material and a good heavy-duty scabbard. I cannot stress the non-slip handle and scabbard enough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>You do not want your hand to slip and cut your self.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>No doubt, your hunting knife will be very sharp and have a good sized, heavy blade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Any accidental cut will probably be pretty serious. Also, you don&rsquo;t want to stab your self in the leg because of a flimsy scabbard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span><i>(I actually had a friend that was bow hunting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>He was carrying his bow down by his side with an arrow notched.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>His foot slipped and he stabbed his self in the calf and cut an artery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>He just about bled out before his friends got him out of the woods and to the hospital.)</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>This very same thing could happen with a flimsy scabbard.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000" size="3">You will simply need to choose the correct knife for your need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>For fishing, I would suggest a folding fillet knife with a blade for scaling the fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>For climbing, I would suggest a lock blade with assisted one-handed ability and a serrated blade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>This will come in handy if you need to cut yourself loose while holding on with the other hand and the serrated blade will help when cutting through rope.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Again, if weight is important, several knife makers offer knifes with aluminum components to lighten the weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span></font></font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000" size="3">To start with, you need to consider the area you live in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>If you live in an area of high humidity, you definitely want to consider a stainless knife.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>On German knives, this will say Rostfrei.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>In drier areas, I would consider a carbon steel blade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>In my experience the blade will be easier to sharpen and will retain its sharpness longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>That being said, there is really very little upkeep to a knife.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The most important thing is to keep your knife clean and dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The cleaning of the knife should be done on a regular basis and after each use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The cleaning can be accomplished with a little detergent and water, making sure to rinse and dry the knife really good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Remember to clean the entire knife, not just the blade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Keeping the handles clean will prevent deterioration of the handles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>After that, a small coating of a light lubricant will keep your knife in good shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span><i>Do not get oil on the handles as this could cause damage</i>, but remember to oil all of the moving parts, the locking mechanism, and springs on your knife to retain that smooth opening and closing and to prevent rusting.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000" size="3">Regardless of the area you live in you should perform the cleaning and oiling, and store your knife in the original packaging if possible and store your knife in a dry cool place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>If you have any desiccant to place near your knife to help remove any moisture this would be a great help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The coolness will help preserve your handle material.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000" size="3">First, never, ever sharpen your knife on a grinder or other powered device.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>This can get the metal too hot and ruin the temper, or hardness, of your blade.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><font size="3">Most knives come from the factory with a good sharp edge and a very visible tapered edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>This edge will most likely be around 15</font><span style="font-size: 13pt">&deg; </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt"><font size="3">and this is the approximate degree that you will want to adhere to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>You can buy a sharpening kit such as the Lanksy for around $35.00 that will guarantee the same edge every time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>These are very helpful if you kinda know how to sharpen a knife but want to get that expert sharpness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>These kits come with several grades of grit starting with a rough grit to get the edge down, to a really fine grit to get that true razor edge. </font></span></font></span><font color="#000000"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></font></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Other than the kits, there are a couple of other options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>You can purchase a diamond stone or a natural stone such as an Arkansas Oil Stone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The diamond stone, as its name implies, has a coat of industrial grade diamond dust.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>These sharpeners will sharpen a knife very quickly and can be used wet or dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>If you choose to use the wet method, you can just use water, applying a light pressure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Excessive pressure can cause excess wear on your blade and really isn&rsquo;t necessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Make sure you rinse the stone off after you use it and clean and oil your knife.</font></font></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></font></font></span></p>
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