Currently, there is a wide range of knives from various manufacturers, differing in their functions, design, size, purpose, materials, etc. Choosing a product for yourself is quite difficult. And if everything is clear with kitchen blades, then it is much more difficult to choose a folding knife. When choosing, it is necessary to solve many important issues.
First you need to decide on the functionality and purpose of the folding knife. They can be as standard, with only a throwable blade,
and be equipped with many additional devices: corkscrew, screwdriver, scissors, awl, pliers and many others. Thanks to this, going on a hike, you can avoid the need to take many different tools with you.
Based on the functionality of the product, another question arises that needs to be solved by choosing a folding knife. This is the definition of the manufacturer. Everyone knows that Swiss knives are of the highest quality ; they are multifunctional, reliable, and durable. Very durable and beautiful products are products from the Spanish Navaja. However, they all differ in their high cost, which is not acceptable for everyone.
Knives differ from the Russian and Chinese manufacturers at a lower price. They are less functional. Most often they are limited only to a blade without additional devices. But their quality also remains at a high level.
Of great importance is the folding knife blade: its sharpening, material, etc. There are various ways to determine the sharpness of a pen, ranging from traditional, well-known for a long time, and ending with more modern methods. The most valuable metal for a knife is Damascus steel, Damascus steel , low carbon steel. Swiss blades are made of particularly strong and reliable steel, which once again confirms the undeniably high quality of products.
There are folding knives and the method of opening them. So, they are divided into lateral, straight, end. You should also choose the most convenient option for yourself.
The end folding knives can only be automatic, when the button is pressed, the blade “flies out” from the end of the handle, and is folded manually, resting it on a hard surface.
The most convenient and common is a side folding knife. Blade
in such products can be opened with two hands, but there are such designs, the blade for the knife in which is displayed automatically.
There is also a special design for a folding knife - balisongi. In the people, they bear a simpler and well-known name for everyone - a butterfly knife. In this case, the blade itself remains stationary, the handle itself opens, splitting into two halves. Butterfly knife belongs to the most durable and rigid construction of all other types of products.
In general, a folding knife is primarily necessary for tourists, hunters, fishermen and many other people traveling outside the house to nature. In these cases, it is very convenient both in use and in wearing, it is compact, in some cases it is multifunctional.