Thursday, January 12, 2017

Design Your Own 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.

When you choose to make a custom knife, you get to choose from two main body styles. The first is a folding one, in which the blade literally folds into the handle to make it small and compact. The other main type is a static blade, where there is no folding, so the blade is usually larger and not hollow at all. They are great for field dressing your prey.

When you go to make your custom knife, you will also need to decide how long you want the blade to be. Decide what you want to use it for, which helps you determine what length you should go with. Keep in mind that while really large blades look cool, they also cost more since more materials are being used, so only get the length you really need.

After these first two big decisions are made, it is time to get into some of the elements that will really help your blade stand out, such as materials. You want a really durable material for a blade, such as carbon steel that sharpens really well. Ceramic is also very sturdy, though many people in the end like stainless steel. It is durable, does not rust, and is lightweight as well.

Now you must decide on how long your handle is going to be. It should be comfortable in your hand, but not so big you cannot grip it. If this is a gift, think about the size of that person's hand instead, to ensure that the completed item feels good and safe in their palm and they have no issues using it.

The size is a very important choice, but you also need to choose the material. Much like the blades, you have a wealth of choices, including good old fashioned metal or wood, which are the most common. However, you can really go all out and get one made of bone, perhaps that of one of your prey. You could also go with plastic if you want a cheaper, more lightweight option.

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.

Another option is to have a custom cover made, which is sometimes called a sheath. Like the rest of the knife, you will have lots of options, including material, colors and more. Leather works really well and lasts a long time, but plastic such as vinyl or even heavy canvas are also great, affordable options. Ask your artisan and they will point you in the right direction.




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