Hiking Gear

Hunting bowie knives are named after the adventurer and hunter Jim Bowie who has been immortalized as a war hero in early America. These come in various styles and sizes and are are used as survival knives in dangerous situations. They come with serrated and non-serrated blades and are named as Tiger Shark, Seal King and Black Bear, etc. The blade material is stainless steel and could be either folded or fixed type. The large bowie knives having over 16" blades can handle big kills.

The folding hunting knives have a smaller profile and are mostly used for skinning or trimming carcass with minimal loss. Such knives require intense cleaning as waste accumulates in their tracks. Being of folded variety, they can be easily stored in hunting jackets or backpacks. The traditional hunting knives have customized blades meant specifically for skinning one type of game unlike the multi user types. In order to obtain maximum amount of meat, it is essential to use good quality traditional hunting knives from reputed manufacturers.

Throughout the world experienced knife collectors have coveted the gerber hunting knives since they first appeared in the market back in 1939. Gerber is known for innovative designs and produces some of the finest folding hunting knives. The fixed blade hunting knives are stronger than their folding counterparts and much easier to clean. They are available with either nylon or leather sheath. Among all the different hunting knives, the kershaw hunting knives are the proud possessions of experienced hunters. These set of knives offer a variety of folding hunting knives for all hunting purposes. The brand is 34 years old and unlike the mass produced knives, such items are the sharpest and made with old fashioned craftsmanship.

The combat survival knives are critical tools for wilderness survival and other multiple uses from making shelters to digging holes in the woods. These are also highly useful for making other weapons from wood and making routes in dense foliage. Such knife blades are powder coated with the top edge being serrated for smoother cutting and/or killing. The large survival knives are of top quality featuring razor sharp and powder coated stainless steel blades. The deep serrations on the top edge make it easier to cut dense foliage and kill large preys. Their length varies from 14" to 18" inches.

The military survival knives feature a hollow handle compass. The blade length is normally 51/2" to 91/2" and is made of 1095 carbon steel. The compass is either attached to the base or screwed off for independent use. The hunting knives come in various styles and qualities. Some blades last longer and work more comfortably. These knives could be used in any climatic conditions without rusting or losing its edge. They come in fixed, folded or traditional types. The browning hunting knife is used for big game. This type takes care of skinning and cleaning and is storable in pockets or could be hung onto belts. Such knives are trusted and take care of a number of camping chores.