Partially Serrated

A Good Knife is Essential

If you have ever watched any of the Bear Grylls 'Born Survivor' TV series or Ray Mears 'Extreme Survival' you will have noticed how both Bear and Ray always carry a good quality knife.

Knives have been used since the stone age when man made remarkably effective and sharp cutting tools from flint and obsidian. The knife is a versatile and practical tool and a frighteningly effective weapon. They've been receiving a lot of bad press lately due to the frequency of violent knife crime in our towns and cities.

But knives are not bad, unlike some of the idiots who carry them. They are practical tools that, when camping or in a survival situation, you would be glad to have.

When camping out a knife can be used in any number of ways including:

• Cutting branches for fire wood
• Preparing kindling
• Cutting rope or string
• Making tent pegs
• Skinning rabbits
• Preparing food
• Almost everything…

It's makes sense to have the most suitable knife for the job. The swiss-army knife is a good example of a practical, versatile knife that can have many tools suitable for anything from car repair to carpentry. While the variety of tools provided by a Swiss Army knife may be appealing a good, strong, sharp knife blade is the essential requirement.

Knives that are suitable for camping don't necessarily need to be particularly large. Ideally the knife should have a stainless steel blade that will not corrode and will hold and good sharp edge. Your selected knife can have a fixed or folding blade. Knives with folding blades should ideally lock when the blade is exposed to prevent accidents. Your selected knife should have a good handle that is comfortable and the right size for your hand. The knife blade should have a good sharp point and the handle may have a strong rear bolster (the bit at the end of the handle) which can be used as a hammer.

If you select a fixed blade knife it will need a suitable sheath that, ideally, you can mount on your belt. You will need a whetstone to keep your knife blade sharp. For fishing and hunting, you may like to equip yourself with a knife that has a partially serrated edge, ideal for cutting through bone.

Whatever you choose a knife is an essential part of your camping equipment. While you may be arrested for carrying one in the city streets you shouldn't be without one in the great outdoors.

SOG Flash II – Blue Handle / Partially Serrated (BFSA-98)

Smith & Wesson Cuttin’ Horse Black Partially Serrated Knife $6.99 Features: Handle: Zytel. Blade length: 3.61″. Closed length: 4.94″. Steel: 440C Non-stick coated. Partially serrated blade. Weight: 3.20 ounces….

Top Lock II Black Kraton Insert w/Partially Serrated Blade & Sheath Features a black Kraton inserts in the lightweight aluminum handle, partially serrated stainless steel blade, lanyard hole and sheath….

Al Mar Hawk Ultralight Partially Serrated Edge Black Micarta Handle Al Mar Hawk Ultralight Partially Serrated Edge Black Micarta Handle…

Smith & Wesson CK5TBS Bullseye Extreme Ops 4.1 40% Serrated Black Tanto Blade $8.99 The Smith & Wesson CK5TBS Extreme Ops serrated knife is ideal for camping, hunting, fishing, and a host of other applications. The folding knife offers a comfortable black aircraft aluminum handle that measures 4.06 inches long, along with a 3.22-inch partially serrated stainless tanto blade that cuts through everything from vegetables to fishing line. The blade also secures tightly via the liner …

Smith & Wesson SWFR2S Extreme Ops Knife with Coated Tanto Blade and Rubber Coated Handle, Black $17.62 3.3 in. 7Cr17 high carbon stainless steel blade with 4.5 in. special coated alluminum handle. Thumb knob liner lock and pocket clipATTRIBUTES Blade Detail: ComboEdge Blade Length (inches): 3.50 Blade Material: Stainless Black Carry System: Pocket Clip Handle Material: Black Rubber Coated Lock Style: Liner Lock Overall Length (inches)…

KA-BAR Fighting/Utility Serrated Edge Knife with Hard Sheath, Black $96.96 A practical all-purpose utility knife featuring ergonomically designed slip resistant handle. Serves every task perfectly. Includes Hard Plastic Sheath. Blade length: 7″ partially serrated Overall length: 11 3/4″ Steel: 1095 CarbonHandle: Kraton G…

Aaa Led One Hand Trekker $92.00 VICTORINOX POCKET TOOLS INCORPORATE MORE THAN A CENTURY OF TRADITION AND EXPERIENCE. IN 1884, THE ORIGINAL KNIFE WORKSHOP WAS ESTABLISHED BY KARL AND VICTORIA ELSENER AND THE FIRST DELIVERY OF KNIVES TO THE SWISS ARMY WAS MADE IN 1891. WHEN KARL ELSENER CREATED THE “ORIGINAL SWISS ARMY KNIFE” IN 1897, HE BEGAN WHAT WOULD BECOME THE SYMBOL FOR QUALITY, FUNCTIONALITY AND SWISS INVENTIVE TALENT ALL O…

Knives of Alaska Blaze Folding Black Suregrip Serrated Knife $114.99 Perfect for any outdoorsman or hunter, this Knives of Alaska Blaze Folding Knife features a partially serrated black stainless steel blade. This knife has a suregrip handle and a heavy duty torsion bar spring system for easy opening.