If the blade is what you are most interested in the pocket knife you are looking to buy, then you will also have to trade between the blade styles we can offer you. So the blade can be smooth, serrated, or semi-serrated, which gives information about the type of material it can overcome. The shape of the tip is also an important selection criterion that determines overall satisfaction.
Vanguard’s Choice
A blade with a softer blade is most often used. The smooth blade can perform the classic cuts you would expect from a classic knife.
The nice thing about this blade is that you can sharpen the blade once it starts to get less sharp. However, it cannot be used for certain operations, such as sawing very hard materials such as leather or wood.
Some knives have serrated blades throughout their length. The harder the material, the more you will celebrate owning such a tool. The serrated blade can apply pressure when cutting, especially thanks to the teeth.
In this case, you can cut (or saw) with less effort than a soft blade. However, sharpening the serrated blade has to be done with specialized equipment, sometimes in a factory, which is quite tricky.
This allows you to have a 2-in-1 accessory if you know how to handle it, despite the sometimes inconsistent groove location for your application. You will also have a hard time sharpening these types of knives at tooth height.
Tip and blade shape selection
Each blade shape and tip type has a purpose when choosing your next portable blade. We can take a look at some possibilities you can find in shieldon knife.
- Pointed-tipped blades: These are our most sought-after blades on the market. The back of the blade is well concave and the tip is very clear. This blade is designed for cutting, and the sharp part may be slightly curved or straight depending on the model. An everyday blade that cuts and pierces well.
- Bourbonnais Blade: A large, versatile blade. This bourbons bladed knife has a fairly rounded belly and a sharp tip. A survival knife that can be used for both hunting and hiking.
- Center Point Blade: These blades can only be sharpened on one side, so they can be sharpened from both edges. Its shape is reminiscent of a pyramid. It cuts holes and cuts properly.
- Needle Point Blade: This is a fine point blade with two perfectly symmetrical edges. Recommended for drilling, but more brittle due to its shape. However, you won’t find many pocket knives with needle-tip blades.
There are several different blade shapes, including a tanto blade, a two-legged blade for those who don’t want to risk too much injury, or a very sharp quill blade.
A pocket knife can make a lot of surprises for you. So it can please you in a way you never knew before. In any case, it will be very useful to consider the shape and overall look of the blade and choose it so that it will be effective for the function you decide to use.
Sheet size
Folding knives with small blades may be limited to certain tasks, but they are very discreet and lightweight. For a skinning game, for example, it will take much longer to complete the task than using a larger sheet.
We consider them to be small leaves that do not exceed 7 cm. As long as this limit is exceeded, it will be a medium blade of 10 cm or less and a large blade of 10 cm or more.
The only downside to the larger pocket knife models is that their use is regulated in some areas. In some cases, you need to declare ownership of a long folding knife, but in the case of a small knife, you do not need to declare ownership.
Steel plate grade
In order for a knife to be considered effective, it must be of very good quality beyond the shape and type of blade. The most requested blades are made of stainless steel to ensure durability and efficiency.
The steel chosen by the knife maker may be carbon steel or a combination of the two (carbon stainless steel) for longer use over time and greater blade hardness. Carbon steel blades are widely used for hunting.
Some blades contain more than 12% chromium to make them harder. It’s also corrosion-resistant, which helps with outdoor activities.
Blades made of Damascus steel are the most common collector’s knives and feature a very artistic design.
