About Pocket Knives

A pocket knife is a must-have especially for men who are always outdoors or on the road. When choosing the right one, those Buck pocket knives come to mind. They are known for their good quality and durability.The blades are of good quality and are designed ingenuously. They are a classic that can last a lifetime. These knives are multi-purpose, lightweight and convenient to use.

Outdoor enthusiasts must always prioritize safety. You never know what can happen especially when out hiking in unknown territory. They must always have their pocket knives with them.

These knives come in handy in cases of emergencies. They are also useful when pitching a tent or opening canned goods. Campers or hikers must never leave home without one.

Boker offers a limited lifetime warranty on all their pocket knives.  Their warranty has been in effect for over 135 years.  Any Boker product that is defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by Boker at no charge to the customer.

Here is the Boker Pocket Knives warranty - ”Every Boker product is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product to the original owner. If this item should fail under normal use, we will repair it or replace it at no charge with an item of equal or better value.”

When we talk about ceramic pocket knives we are talking about pocket knives with a ceramic blade, not ceramic handles.  One of the big advantages of a ceramic blade is they are extremely hard, harder than steel, so they stay sharp a long time.  Also, a ceramic pocket knife blade does not rust.  They are non-magnetic and non-conductive and can be used where steel bladed knives can’t.

A ceramic blade is not the answer to everything.  You do not want to use them to chop, pry or do anything that may cause the blade to chip.  If you drop the knife the tip may break off.  Ceramic pocket knife blades can not be sharpened like most knives as sharpening requires using a surface harder than the knife blade.  Diamond sharpeners are the normal tools used to sharpen ceramic pocket knives.

Boker makes several high quality ceramic pocket knives.

Today I ran into another reason pocket knives are so versital.  I help support a drug detection dog program at the local police department.  Like with most police budgets money is tight.  So how does a trusty pocket knife come into play to help fund a drug detection dog?

There was a donation jar where people could put money.  The only problem was the lid had to be unscrewed everytime someone wanted to put some money in - there wasn’t a money slot.  You can’t stick scissors through a heavy plastic lid and they don’t cut heavy plastic very well.  I used one of the modern pocket knives with a tanto tip.  The point went through the plastic and the comboedge was able to cut a narrow slot in the plastic lid so people can just put the money in.

And, that is how the veristal pocket knife helps to fund a drug dog.

Pocket knives are folding knives with a blade that folds inside the handle. Blade length ranges 3-5 in. Pocket knives can be used for just about anything from slicing fruit, to severing rope, to opening boxes. There are two main types of pocket knives. Pens knives are small and thin with one or two blades. Locking knives have a spring along the back of the knife with a hook on it, and the blade has a notch. When open, the hook and notch align and lock the blade in place.These types of knives come with a variety of blade shapes. Some of the most common blade shapes for pocket knives are; clip, spear, drop point, pen, sheep’s foot, wharncliffe, spay or spey and hook.

Pocket knives are legal in most countries. And though pocket knifes are mostly used as tools, they can also be used was weapons. Survival pocket knives are used by many sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts.

It’s a beautiful, sunny December day, the snow pack is good, and you’re itching to get out snowshoeing. So you pack a couple sandwiches, some water and your cell phone. You drive to a spot you’ve never been to, but have heard is beautiful. And, it is beautiful;–spectacular in fact. The weather is nice when you set out on the snow, and the view is great. Soon, the sun is setting, and suddenly the snow gives out from under you, your right leg plunges into a deep hole, and your ankle is broken. You try your cell phone, but there’s no signal—you’ve eaten your sandwiches already, and your water bottle is almost empty.

Hundreds of people find themselves in predicaments like this every year. Many times they are able to get back or they’re found by a search party. Other times they never come back. Bringing some basic supplies could have made the difference between life and death. The following are supplies that any hiker, hunter, sportsman or scout should bring on an expedition:

1.) Plenty of food and water.
2.) Some extra clothing.
3.) A map.
4.) A compass.
5.) A flashlight and extra batteries.
6.) Sunscreen.
7.) Matches in a waterproof container.
8.) A fire starter or candle.
9.) A pocket knife (folding pocket knives are the best) or a utility tool.
10.) A first-aid kit.