| So you're looking for the perfect folding pocket | | | | Yes that's right, hard use can and will WRECK |
| knife to add to your collection. Only a true knife | | | | your brand new folding pocket knife. Knives are |
| lover can appreciate a time like this. There's | | | | meant to be used though, right? |
| almost nothing like taking your new folding pocket | | | | Yes they are. |
| knife out of the box for the first time and holding | | | | This is why blade thickness should be so |
| it in your hands. | | | | important to you as a knife buyer. That cool |
| It's even better when you get to use your knife | | | | looking stiletto knife might make a perfect |
| for the first time! | | | | conversation starter with your friends, but it |
| There are several things that can make such an | | | | probably wont hold up to the prying, chopping and |
| exciting experience go south, though. | | | | slashing that you intend to put it through. |
| Here are 3 things that can RUIN your folding | | | | 3. What is the point? |
| pocket knife: | | | | If your new folding pocket knifes have a thin |
| 1. Rust and corrosion | | | | point, they will probably look extra-intimidating and |
| Knives are meant to be used. Plain and simple. | | | | scary. |
| Knives are also meant to be taken care of. So | | | | Remember that thin points will also break or bend |
| the next time that you take your folding pocket | | | | easier than their thicker counterparts. |
| knife out for a good use, be sure to clean and | | | | Folding pocket knives are not meant to be used |
| dry the blade thoroughly so that rust doesn't | | | | as throwing knives or machetes, so I advise you |
| start to develop. | | | | to treat yours with respect! |
| 2. Hard use | | | | |