Easily, pocket knives are one of the most useful tools we have. We have been using them as a species for thousands of years, and they are not going out of style anytime soon. Whether it is to hunt or cut open boxes, millions of people use knives every hour of every day. But how do you know what knife will fit your needs? Why is it so hard to pick out the perfect blade? Here are some tips to help you choose a Benchmade knife along the way.

 

First, you should figure out how many blades you need. In my humble opinion, less is more, unless of course you need a ton of variety. Single blade Benchmade knives tend to be more sturdy in my experience. They are very strong tools. Learn more about this when you visit this website. Of course, the drawback is that no one knife works in every situation. You have to decide what is more important to you: strength or versatility.

 

Then you need to decide about the edges. What will you be using this knife for anyway? You can choose between serrated, partially serrated, or plain. Each style of blade has a distinct use, and if you have the wrong type of Benchmade knife, that really won't help you much at all. Plain blades do really well with what are called push cuts, but they do not have the sawing ability of ability of a serrated blade. Partially serrated blades are sort of like the middle way between the two.

 

Finally, what lenght do you want your Benchmade knives blade to be? Depending on the use, this can make a huge difference when you shop for Benchmade knives. For self-defense, small blades are legal almost everywhere. They also are a lot easier to conceal than larger blades. However, if you are trying to defend yourself against a bear while hiking, a small blade might as well be a rock or a stick. Larger blades tend to be stronger and more versatile, but they are hard to conceal, and they are illegal in some areas. In the outdoors, large blades can be cumbersome, but they can handle almost any task you need them for.

 

There is a lot to consider when you are looking for Benchmade knives for sale. I would recommend purchasing a buyer's guide if you want to buy your first knife. You can also find these online for free. While you online, you can look for stores that sell knives in your community. Be sure to stay legal. You should look up local laws before you find yourself in trouble!