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If you are gathering together the things you will need for an extended journey into the great out of doors, then any experienced outdoorsman will tell you that proper knives for hunting are essential. This is because having a quality knife near at hand will be very useful during your journey and not just for the obvious uses of cleaning and skinning any of the game you successfully bag. A good knife will also be very handy if you encounter a wild animal that might attack or for trimming branches in order to set up camp.

As with any other type of instrument for cutting, hunting and fishing knives must be well cared for and maintained in order to extend their life and to make them as useful as possible. When one is out on a hunting, fishing or camping expedition, it is important to be sure that the fixed blade hunting knives or folding hunting knives that you take along are ready at a moments notice to do their job. This means they should be clean and recently sharpened. In the instance of folding or pocket knives, they should be oiled so that the blade can be accessed easily and quickly.

If you end up using your knives for hunting regularly, such as on a daily basis for various uses around the home or at work, then it is recommended that you clean the knife every day, or at the very least, after each time you use it. Regular cleaning will help keep the blade in the best possible condition as well as keeping the entire knife, such as the blade guards and handle in great shape. Regularly cleaning the blade will also reveal any tiny scratches and nicks that could end up ruining the blade.

If you do see that the blade has been nicked, it is important to hone out that area as quickly as possible, and most certainly before using the blade again. This will keep the blade from becoming even more damaged and will also assure that you always have the sharpest cutting edge on your knife at all times. A dull blade can be dangerous to the user, as more pressure is required and in such circumstances the blade is more likely to slip and cause an injury to the user.

Hunt and fish knives typically end up being used to skin, gut and clean animals and fish that has been killed or caught, and as a result they can become very dirty, very quickly. Out in the wild it is not always possible to thoroughly clean a knife that has just been used, but at the very least the blade and handle should be wiped down to remove as much blood and tissue as possible.

Upon returning to camp, it is best to completely wash the knife with soap and water to rid it of any residue and dirt left on the blade and handle. There are also a number of cleaning solutions on the market which can be very useful in keeping the knives for hunting in good condition and which can easily be taken along on your next hunting trip. Visit www.lightsandknives.com/hunting_knife_sharpening.htm for tips on how to maintain your knives in good condition.

Want to find out more about knives, then visit Tim Frazier’s site on how to choose the best folding knives for your needs.

Peter Marker Damascus Folder: Being a fan of Peter Marker’s work, I snagged this puppy up real fast when I saw it come on sale on Bladeforums. Peter is one of the best values in Damasteel folders out there, bar none. He is a relatively low-key maker from Australia, and does some fantastic work.

Strider GB Folder Knife: The Strider GB is basically the same as the Strider AR, with the only difference being that it is a tanto blade instead of a spearpoint. This particular example of the GB has thinner liners than the older AR that I had, asStrider thinned them out in later releases. The balance is probably a bit better on the thin linered versions, but they don’t seem quite as solid - perhaps that’s just in my head.

Microtech Lightfoot LCC Knife: Greg Lightfoot is a famous and popular Canadian Knifemaker, member of the Canadian Knifemaker’s Guild, and all ’round cool guy. He lives on a farm in Alberta, and consequently also sells his designs to a select few production knife companies, Microtech being one of them. Microtech produces the Lightfoot LCC in both manual and dual action automatic versions.

Spyderco Cricket FRN C29 Knife: Since I reviewed the Ying Yang cricket I wasn’t going to review this FRN cricket, however this one is plain edged, and different enough I figured I would at least give a short review of it. The Cricket is definately one of the more popular ladies knives available, and due to the blade shape, works very well with textiles.

Mike Obenauf Small Model 2 Custom: This is a customized Model 2 Framelock from the now defunct Mike Obenauf. Though this knife is extremely similar to the other Model 2 framelock I reviewed last year, I felt that I should review it partly because Mike has also retired from knifemaking, and this peice is rather unique.

NUKO Key Fob Self Defense Tool: Hey Everyone! Today I would like to introduce a neat little companion that could give us all a little added advantage in this world we live in. I picked up this little number at The Lanyard Zone for about $30 Shipped anywhere in Canada and U.S.

Spyderco Vesuvius Knife C66PBK: The Spyderco Vesuvius is one of the few FRN handled Spydies to have a smooth contoured handle, which I really like. It is also designed by Frank Centofante, which I was a bit surprised about. The design is much more in-house looking to me, but either way, I love the look and feel!

Strider MSC RC Framelock Folder: Theres nothing like a custom Mick Strider RC folder to fill your palms when you need a no nonsense knife to peel potatoes, shave wood for kindling, dig a hole or protect yourself. This Mick Strider Custom (MSC) RC folder is a fanastic all-purpose tactical utility folder that does it all.

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Tad Gear Titanium Dog Tags Knife: Jerzeedevil Dog Tags from Tadgear! This things are awesome. This run of the JD Titanium Dog Tags are the version 3.0 design recently released, and were commissioned for us by John Barker, knifemaker and fellow devil.

Chris Reeve Knives Large Regular Sebenza: I’ve owned a few Chris Reeve Knives (CRK) Sebenzas in my day, and have watched them go from ATS-34 Steel to BG42 and then CPM-S30V. I’ve also owned one of each in the past, and had the pleasure of carrying and using all three of them. The two models shown here are in BG-42 (Unique Graphic) and S30V (Regular), and are of the regular configuration (Not Classic).

Spyderco Pikal P’kal Knife C103: The Spyderco Pikal (or P’kal) C103GP is one of the newer MBC (Martial Blade Craft) knives from Spyderco, and is very unique in the way it looks. The knife is meant to be used in a icepick style grip with the edge in (towards yourself). The mechanics of why the knife is held that way make a lot of sense. This knife is pretty much good for self-defense and nothing else, however.

Darren Chard Damascus Ranger Knife: This is the first knife I bought from Darren, and started me on my road to collecting his knives. Darren was a member of the CKG at the time and I had found out about him on the CKG website. I remember feeling that his prices were very reasonable and that his work looked great. I’ve said this once and I’ll say it again:Darren is a perfectionist, and his work reflects that!

Zero Tolerance 0500 Mudd Folder: Couldn’t help myself with this beautiful folder. Soon as I saw it I had to have it! Its not every day you get find a Grant and Gavin Hawk knife made to this level of quality for the price that Zero Tolerance offers their folders at. There is no doubt in my mind that Zero Tolerance offers the best bang for buck as far as production folders are concerned on the market.

Klotzli Michael Walker ACC Knife: This was the second Klotzli knife I have ever owned, and is probably one of the tougher ones, if you can even say that about a Klotzli. They are very finely crafted Swiss Made knives, but very unlike their swiss Brethren, the Victorinox Swiss Army knives. These are lightweight tactical gents knives, leaning more towards gentleman than tactical.

Spyderco Blackhawk C24 Folding Knife: The Spyderco Blackhawk C24 is a very rare Spyderco of days gone by, and as you can see the example here is not in fantastic shape. I picked this up in a trade with a fellow from Russia. Don’t see these available very often at all, and probably bring in close to a couple hundred dollars when mint with the box if not more.

James McGowan Custom Mini-Chop Knife: The Mini-Chop was designed by my friend Norman Lee, and built by James McGowan of Ontario, Canada. This bad boy reminds me a bit of the little prybars and tools that Peter Atwood makes, which Norman is a fan of. I received this little knife as a present in the mail for Christmas from Norman, and it is a very cool knife indeed.

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Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Tie Dye Knife: Tie Dye knives have the same features as the bestselling Classic but with a different and fun look. Great for the children of today or of the 60’s. Features include: 1. Blade, 2. Scissors, 3. Nail file with 4. nail cleaner, 5. Toothpick, 6. Tweezers and 7. Key Ring. Made in Switzerland and guaranteed for life.

MAGLITE M2A49L Presentation Box AA Mini Flashlight with Classic Knife, Black: Overall length of 5.75 in. Weight with battery of 3.78 oz. Battery life continuous on time of 6 hours. 3.0 volts of battery output.. Overall length of 5.75 in. Weight with battery of 3.78 oz.

Victorinox Swiss Army Swisstool Spirit Multi-tool Plus Free Pocket Knife: The ergonomically designed and easy-to-use SwissTool Spirit features 27 implements and comes with a high quality leather carrying pouch. This gift set also includes a FREE Swiss Army Rally pocket knife that features 9 handy features such as bottle opener, mini Philips screwdriver, blade, file, toothpick, and tweezers. Whether carried or used in the home and car; this set will be appreciated as the perfect gift by everyone.

Huntsman Plus: Features: Large … small knife blade, Corkscrew, Can opener w/small screwdriver, Large can opener w/large screwdriver … wire stripper, Reamer, Key ring, Scissors, Tweezers … Toothpick, Multi purpose hook, Wood saw, Pressurized ball point pen, Straight pin, Mini screwdriver.

Victorinox Swiss Army SD Classic Swiss Army Knife, Polished Sterling Silver: All the tools on the SD Classic are made of 100 percent stainless steel, with rust-free aluminum alloy separators that keep the blades moving smoothly. The knife also features brass rivets and bushings that hold the layers together. The SD Classic measures 2-1/4 inches long, and like all Victorinox products, carries a lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

Camper w/Bonus Binoculars: This outstanding and popular combination for the great outdoors includes a useful mid-sized Swiss Army knife and high quality Simmons binoculars. The 3 1/2 inch Camper fits easily in a pocket or pack and features: 1. Large blade, 2. small blade, 3. must-have corkscrew, 4. can opener with 5. small screwdriver (also for Phillips screws), 6. bottle opener with 6. large screwdriver … 7. wire stripper, 8. Scissors, 9. Reamer with 10. sewing eye, 11. Corkscrew, 12. Hook, 13. Toothpick, 14. Tweezers, and 15. Key ring. The binoculars are the perfect size for hiking and camping at only 4 x 2 inches, and come with a handy pouch. The binoculars have 8 power magnification and a 372 foot field of view at 1000 yards. The Simmons lenses are fully coated, and the binoculars are even rubber coated for protection - the quality you would expect from the maker of the Original Swiss Army knife.

Victorinox 7 Grauten Edge Santoku Knife: Forschner Victorinox Cutlery comes from the makers of the original Swiss Army Knife, who have been crafting fine cutlery since the late 1800’s. Swiss manufactured with the same quality standards recognized by Victorinox multi tools; High Carbon, no stain steel with a unique highly polished blade and finish unlike any other in the industry.

Swiss Army Clipper Knife: The Swiss Army knife was built on the premise of portable functionality. With that thought in mind, Wenger developed the Nail Clipper Swiss Army knife. Made of tempered stainless steel, this retractable precision instrument fits in your pocket but is capable of delivering professional results at home, in a hotel room or even in the great outdoors. It also features an ingenious deployment lever which lifts the tool out of the housing to avoid potential damage to your nails. Ergonomic handles Micro screwdriver Exclusive nail clipper 1.8″ Springless scissors with serrated, self-sharpening design Nail file Nail cleaner Toothpick Tweezers Key ring Weight 1.3oz Actual size 2.5

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