A Buck Knife Review by Shawn Manaher |
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Written by One Shot Charlie
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Wednesday, 03 February 2010 01:11 |
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The Buck knife has become the generic name of any folding pocketknife used by hunters and knife enthusiasts for many reasons. The company was the first to develop the folding lock mechanism that has been duplicated by many companies since the first release.
At the time, many knife carriers used snap pouches with loops that could attach to their belts - much like rings of keys were at one time and cell phones are now. It did not matter if it was a Buck hunting knife or a Buck survival knife, it hung at the waist and was accessible at all times.
Buck knives, as well as other knives, have enjoyed a full evolution of blades over time. The name of each style is determined by the point style of the blade and the location of it. If you open the Buck knife and hold it horizontally with the blade facing down, you have the correct orientation to determine the blade.
A blade that runs parallel to the knifepoint is called a straight blade. Primarily this is the blade of a hunting knife that is used for slicing and skinning. It is not the only kind of skinner, however. Other special designed blades are customized for the job.
A Buck knife with a blade curving up is called a sweeping or swept point blade. A blade that curves down and looks like a ski jump is called a clip or clipped point blade.
The drop point blade has a small "dropped" piece of blade that is shaped like the trigger on a gun. It slopes on the spine of the blade all the way to the handle. A drop point blade is often used for hunting big game. The knife allows hunters to cut the skin from an animal using the whole edge of the knife rather than just the tip. When you do not have a hatchet, it can also be used to split the rib cage or cut game.
A Buck knife dagger has an identical curve on the blade and spine. It is a spear if the point curve is wider than the rest of the blade. A camper knife usually folds and has a can opener, screwdriver, awl (punch) and bottle cap lift.
You should always select a Buck knife with function in mind. That factor alone helps you to rule out certain kinds of knives and narrow the overwhelming number of choices. Go with a brand you trust and a price you can afford for a knife that is not cheaply made.
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