Thursday, January 12, 2017

Choices For Custom Hunting Knives Texas

By Christopher Young


Hunting gear can be easily found at any sports and outdoors store, and you will have lots of weapons available to you. No matter if you are a crossbow kind of person or rather use a rifle to hunt, custom hunting knives Texas are a necessary tool in addition to your primary weapon. You will need it for a variety of reasons, from skinning to protection.

The style of body is the first big decision out of several you will have to make in order to get your own custom knife built. There are two main body styles, folding and static. The folding version is where the blade folds into the handle, making it very small and easy to throw into your pocket or vest. The other style, static, has no folding ability, so it usually goes into a sheath on your belt. Both are great for protection, or skinning animals.

The next big decision is how long you want the blade to be. The length is important, as certain tasks may be harder to perform if your blade is too small or too large. You should also consider cost, as the longer the blade, the higher the cost of the knife will be. This is because a longer blade means more raw materials that need to be used for completion.

Speaking of materials, that is the next big decision you have to make. There are many materials to choose from. One of the most popular is stainless steel, because it is lightweight and relatively inexpensive compared to other options. Plus, it does not rust, so it can be used in any type of weather. You can also choose ceramic, carbon steel, or other special materials as well.

The handle length is another decision you have to make. Most of this will be based on how large the hand of the recipient is, but extra length can also be added to make the overall length even longer. For folding knives, the length is going to largely depend on how long of a blade you want.

The handle is what a lot of people first notice, especially for folding blades. That is why you want an attractive one that is also very durable. To achieve this, choose a color you like, and perhaps also a pattern. The material you use will have to be decided as well. You can choose from hard plastics, wood, metal or even animal bones if you are so inclined.

Personalizing knives goes beyond what they are made of. You can also optionally choose to get an inscription on the handle or blade as well. Some people like to put a name on there, or a short gift message. Some like to get a favorite quote on there, just make sure it is short enough to fit the length of the knife.

You can place the order once these decisions are made, or you can go a bit further and buy a cover or sheath for the knife as well. A few decisions must be made for this, such as colors and what material to use. The most popular is leather due to its softness and durability. But you can also get metal, plastic, or even canvas instead. Just ask your knifemaker for help.




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