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Thursday, January 26th, 2012Sanitation and Hygiene for Camping Knives and Other Outdoor Utensils
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
There’s nothing better than taking a shower after being in the wilderness for a week or so. Finally being able to properly clean yourself feels wonderful after being limited to the sanitation basics of the backcountry trail. However, campers must be especially vigilant about doing everything they can to practice excellent hygiene even while out in the woods.
Safe and Easy Sporting Knife Projects for Kids
Saturday, September 3rd, 2011Many parents hope to teach their children basic techniques for using sporting knives. From cooking to cleaning game, deftness with a knife is a useful skill for anyone to have. And although digital technology presents today’s children with a plethora of entertainment options, kids still enjoy creating things with their own hands. The sporting knife exercises listed below can help kids gain confidence – safely – and have fun while they learn how to properly wield hunting knives. (more…)
Tactical Knives vs. Hunting Knives
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
To the knife greenhorn, all blades look alike. Until a person becomes more experienced at using knives in various applications, it’s difficult to tell a tactical knife from a hunting knife from a fishing knife.
Knife Hunting: Introduction to an Ancient Sport
Monday, August 1st, 2011
Today’s hunting experience is typically laden with modern technology. From multi-tools that include a camping knife, to high-powered rifle scopes, to special telescopic lenses, most hunters rely on a plethora of gizmos to take down their game. However, one ancient, gadget-free form of hunting is gaining popularity in the southern United States: knife hunting.
Damascus Knife Maintenance Tips
Friday, May 27th, 2011
Made from Damascus steel, a Damascus knife uses a particular type of metal developed for sword making in about 300 BC. A Damascus blade knife has a distinctive banding and mottling pattern that appears wavy, like flowing water or wood grain. Swords made of Damascus steel had a reputation for being shatter-resistant, strong and capable of maintaining a sharp edge for a long time.
Folding Knife Safety Rules for Kids
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Determining when a child is old enough to carry his or her own folding knife is a big decision for any parent. Parents often ask what age a child should reach before being trusted with a hunting knife. The truth is there’s no hard-and-fast-rule; it all depends on the maturity level of the child.
5 Hunting Knife Tips for Field Dressing Game
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
You’ve spent hours patiently scoping the woods and waiting for just the right opportunity to aim, fire and down your prey. Flushed with adrenaline and success, you head in to claim your kill. Now it’s time to pull out your hunting knife and get down to the dirty work.
Hunting Knives 101: Folding vs. Fixed-Blade Knives
Thursday, April 28th, 2011
Choosing a hunting knife can be a difficult decision, and opinions vary widely as to which types of sporting knives are best. In particular, beginning outdoorsmen are often stymied by the question of whether to choose a folding or fixed-blade knife.
The Origins of the Bowie Knife
Monday, March 28th, 2011As a hunting knife
, the Bowie knife has been a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts for years. It has a sturdy construction, an elegant design, and it’s one of the toughest sporting knives available. But many Bowie enthusiasts don’t realize that the knife also has a very interesting history. It all started in the early 19th century when Colonel James Bowie popularized the then-unheard of clip point blade, a variation on the popular Spanish hunting knife. The rest, as they say, is history.