Choices For Custom Hunting Knives Texas

By Christopher Young


Go into any decent sporting goods store, and you will find a whole lot of hunting gear, including weapons to kill your prey. You can choose a cross bow or rifle, but either way, you will also need a good knife. Custom hunting knives Texas are a necessity for any hunting trip, and make a great gift for your fellow hunters that lets them know how you care.

There are two main knife types for hunters. One is a folding version that is compact. A lot of people use these knives to skin and field dress the animal once it is dead. The other main type is a static version, which does not fold at all. These can also be used for field dressing, or for protection. A good knife maker can do one or both of these types for you.

The next big decision is how long you want the blade to be. The length is important, as certain tasks may be harder to perform if your blade is too small or too large. You should also consider cost, as the longer the blade, the higher the cost of the knife will be. This is because a longer blade means more raw materials that need to be used for completion.

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.

The handle length is another decision you have to make. Most of this will be based on how large the hand of the recipient is, but extra length can also be added to make the overall length even longer. For folding knives, the length is going to largely depend on how long of a blade you want.

Staying with the handle, the size is not the only thing you need to decide on. You will also want to choose a color or pattern to go on it, as well as what kind of material. Wood and metal are the most common, but a good handle can be made using all kinds of things, even lightweight plastic or the bones of an animal if you want to get really fancy about the finished product.

There are some optional things you can do as well, such as an inscription. Your name of the name of the person you are gifting it to can all be used. Or you can make it more personal with a message or favorite quote. As long as it fits the length of the blade or handle, you can get it inscribed for a more personal look.

You can also choose to have a custom cover made to protect the knife. You also have many choices here, including color and material. Leather is very durable and a popular choice, but canvas and vinyl are also good choices. It is really all a matter of personal taste, and your artisan can help you navigate all the choices to get exactly what you want.




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