Factors In Choosing A Folding Knife

Be it your first knife or the fiftieth, purchasing a folding knife will always be a rewarding experience. You should always consider a few points before buying the knife- be it for practical purpose of a hobby or for a collection. Listed below are some of the things that should be taken into consideration.

Light Weight A light weight folding knife would be a good option when selecting for practical purposes. This would certainly help in everyday carrying, however, never forfeit durability and strength for light weight.

Brand Quality Branded folding knives are always a better choice. You need to be sure that the blade of the knife is made of a good grade of steel and will hold an edge as well as sharpen properly in time of need. Knives that are used everyday are subjected to lot of abuse and wear & tear which can lead to failure of components, especially in cheap no-name knives.

Blade Locking Mechanism You should buy a knife that has a good blade locking mechanism. This prevents the blade from closing accidentally and injuring your hand. You will notice this safety feature on most folding knives. Just make sure it is dependable.

The Look Before buying the knife, ask yourself, if you really like the knife, if the answer is yes, only then go ahead. Otherwise, there have been many who just buy a knife because of cheap price but they are not satisfied with the look. You will most likely regret this with any purchase.

Pocket Clip A pocket clip is required in a knife that is deployed for everyday use and additional points would be given if it can be switched to either side. Also, this feature is useful as it improves the strategic quality of the knife and also makes it easier for single hand usage.

Pivot The pivot is generally the most important part of the folding knife. The knife opens from the pivot point and it is the point responsible for holding the blade in position as well as holding the springs. If all functions correctly there will be no issues opening, closing, and using your knife.

Having a folding knife with you is always a good option. They can be used for a whole variety of everyday work such as cutting, prying and also for defending yourself should the unfortunate time arise. So choose wisely and cut with pride. - 39468