Choosing the Best Folding Knife

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Choosing the Best Folding Knife

Many people firmly believe that you should never go anywhere without a handy folding knife. There's not doubt that folding knives can be extremely useful in both emergency situations and everyday occurrences, but you will need to know how to choose the best folding knife for your needs in order to ensure that it has durability, usability, a sharp blade and more.

How Many Blades or Optional Tools?

Knives some in so many styles, designs and types today that it can be confusing to know which one you should need. Focusing on how many blades or tools you will need on your knife should be the first aspect to think about.

Single-Blade

The most common and traditional form of folding knife is the single-blade knife. Single-blade knives are typically stronger and more durable than multi-blade knives since they focus their entire design on one blade instead of several blades or tools. They also usually have spring loaded opening mechanisms to allow users to easily open them at a moment's notice. The one major drawback to single-blade knives it that they're not as versatile as knives with tools or multiple blades, but it is still useful for everyday matters and emergencies.

Multi-Blade

Multi-blade knives are useful for people who may intend to use the knife for a wide range of purposes. The smaller knives can fit in tight spaces or be used as makeshift screwdrivers while the larger blades can be used for cutting small branches, cutting meat, carving and more. While these knives are more versatile than single-blade knives, they don't have as much durability and strength in the design or blades.

Swiss-Army or Multi-Tool Knives

These knives are the most vers...

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...t's generally seen as beneficial because they are more resistant to the wear and tear of frequent use. They're resistant to rust and water damage, and they're easy to sharpen. However, they lose their edge quite frequently. Despite the name, stainless steel is actually susceptible to stains.

Carbon

Carbon blades are tougher than stainless steel, but they are highly susceptible to rust and stains. They're also more difficult to sharpen, but they don't dull nearly as easily as stainless steel.

Conclusion

While there are many factors in choosing the best folding knife, what is right for you really depends on your preferences and your intentions for the knife's use. Compare various knives to really get a good understanding of what you're looking for in a folding knife, and remember that quality is one of the most important factors in your decision.

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