The Camping Blog

Traveling light is the key to a hassle-free camping or hiking. Every backpacker aims to bring a device that is multifunctional. This is the main reason why Victorinox knives are very popular. They are known because most of these army knives come as complete set of tools that one can use while hiking, fishing and camping.

Victorinox knives make use of cross in the center of a red shield as their emblem. They are available in various sizes and functional combinations. Aside from Swiss army knives, Victorinox became very famous also for their kitchen knives. They are of superior quality and readily available in lots of stores.

When planning a camping trip you will have to decide on a few important things. One of that is what kind of camping knife to take with you. There as so many quality brands in the market today; choosing the one that will work best for you can be difficult. Some brands of pocket knives that you might want to check out are Victorinox Swiss Army One-Hand Trekker, Old Timer pocket knives, and the Leatherman New Wave. These are just a few; you will surely come across other good knives.

Your choice of knife should focus on the things that it can do. It should fit the kind of adventure that you are planning to do. In a simple camping trip a knife will be used mostly in cooking or maybe a little bit of whittling when you are setting up a tent. In a fishing trip, you will need it to clean up your catch. But when you are faced with a dangerous situation, your knife can be your savior. Needless to say, the kind of knife that you want is something that can do the job that you expect it to do. Whatever it is, you will need a knife that is sharp, with a locking mechanism both when closed or when in use.

Like all outdoor gear, pocket knives need to be given frequent attention so that they will work efficiently when you need them to. Here are some care guidelines for folding pocket knives:

~Always keep the blades clean and dry without any moisture or fingerprints that can cause stains.
~Use a soft cotton cloth to wipe the blades down with a light film of oil or silicon to prevent them from getting rusty.
~Keep the hinged ends of the knife clean and free of dirt and debris.
~Oil the hinged points to assure smooth and easy opening.~Maintain blade sharpness because dull ones are dangerous.

My uncle is into hand held gadgets. Besides getting the latest phones on the market, he also has a voice activated directory at his disposal. One time he got me a pen that had tear gas on it. He also gave me a pen knife. Whenever I see him, I also noticed that he always has three pens attached to his shirt pocket; a real pen, a tear gas pen, and a pen knife.

All three pens look alike and are functional pens—they all write. What separates the other two from the real pen is the weight. They are heavier (but not much) and bulkier (not much also) than the real deal. My uncle says that it’s nice to carry the pens around. It gives him security — though he hopes that he don’t get to use it.

When I was in the second grade, I joined the boy scouts. There I met my future best friend, Davie. We liked the same things: camping, video games and knives. He is the one who introduced me to Gerber pocket knives. We would go to the mall on weekends and just go to the camping goods section and look at the different knives by Gerber.

Gerber knives have been in existence since the late 30’s. It had a reputation of making quality knives with legendary blades. The Gerber pocket knives carry the same quality blades as its more famous big brother, the tactical knife. Even now as an adult I have a Gerber pocket knife. I use it for everything from cutting strings to opening hard to open plastic enclosed items.

My cousin is a member of the navy seals. For my birthday last year, he gave me a SOG knife. He said SOG knives are the best in the world. It has unparallel sharpness and balance. When we were growing up as kids, his dad would show us how knife fighting as well as how to throw knives. My mom wasn’t too happy about this.

We would make a target out of half inch plywood and throw knives ten to fifteen feet away. Some knives would fly funny or the edge would chip but not the SOG knives. One time I hit the marble floor and the floor chipped but the knife stayed sharp. My cousin became really good at it. He can pull out a concealed knife, hurl it at you 15 feet away and hit you between your eyes. It was one of the reasons why he became a navy seal.

Catch an attacker unaware. Hide a folding knife in your person and use it when push comes to shove. A woman who can whip out this kind of weapon with confidence may be able to scare off an attacker if she shows she is willing to fight for her life.

Criminals are actually cowards who are looking for the easiest ways to commit a crime. When they sense that the potential victim will make things hard for them, the tendency is to leave her alone. These bad elements usually prefer victims that don’t fight back instead of those who are not afraid to. So train yourself to be able to wield effectively whatever self defense weapon you choose to carry and be able to protect yourself at all times.

Knives were usually kept in a sheath for two reasons. One is to protect the person from the sharp blades. The other is to protect the sharp edge of the knife from being deformed. The sheath was earlier hanged from the belt. It was symbolic of the warrior.

The knives in sheaths eventually took on a sleek look. The handles folded into the blade thereby protecting them from accidents. These were called folding knives. Modern day folding knives are popular collector’s items. You can find simple single blade knives or the sophisticated multi-blade Swiss knife. It is an important tool to bring along when camping.

Most hunters, campers and other outdoorsmen will always have a pocket knife with them. These are very handy tools to have when you are in the great outdoors. They choose from a variety of knives that are available out there. There are single blade knives, double blade knives and multiple blade knives. The blades can be made of stainless steel or ceramic. But some really prefer the best knife and they get a titanium pocket knife.

A titanium pocket knife can have a titanium handle that is very strong and very light. This will definitely lessen the weight in your pocket. And the blades are coated in titanium to add corrosion resistance and to make them stronger. Your knife will last a lot longer than ordinary knives.

If you are an outdoors type of guy, you will always have a pocket knife ready for action. These are very handy tools to have during camping or hunting. They fit easily in your pocket and have easy opening mechanisms. You will not leave without it even on ordinary trips.

There are a lot of pocket knives to choose from. There are single blade, double blade and multiple blade knives. Each blade has a specific purpose like for hunting or fishing. Even if they are small, they are strong enough for the wear and tear of the outdoors. Every active outdoorsman will always have one in his pocket or toolbox.