| Top of the line fixed blade hunting knives are | | | | There are several advantages of fixed blade |
| made by hunters, for hunters. This is why when it | | | | hunting knives. The blade is longer than a folding |
| is time to purchase your first knife or it is simply | | | | knife thus it can be used on large game animals |
| time to get a new one, buy the knife that is | | | | much more efficiently. These blades are also |
| made in North America and not some knock off | | | | much sturdier than the folding style because there |
| replica made overseas. There are so many | | | | are no moving parts. Another advantage of them |
| choices when it comes to buying a these quality | | | | is that they are easier to clean because there are |
| hunting tools. Where does one begin? One of the | | | | no moving parts that can collect dirt. Another |
| best sources of information on what to purchase | | | | benefit of not having moving parts is that the |
| are experienced hunters themselves. | | | | fixed blade will last longer because there are no |
| What are your needs when it comes to fixed | | | | parts that can breakdown or malfunction. |
| blades hunting knives? Maybe you would like a | | | | There are a few disadvantages of fixed blade |
| long handled blade that fits neatly in a sheath on | | | | hunting knives as well. In order to protect the |
| your belt. Your choice of knife should have proper | | | | cutting edge of the blade, a sheath is a necessary |
| safety features. Some of the better knives have | | | | requirement. However, this may not seem like |
| safety features such as a true finger guard, | | | | much of a disadvantage. Most knives of this style |
| finger grooves that serve as positive blade | | | | come with a sheath anyway. The only other real |
| indexing indicators, thumb serrations that allow for | | | | disadvantage is that the blades are longer than |
| more cutting pressure and indentations that | | | | folding knives thus making them harder to carry |
| provide a much more sure grip. | | | | or store safely. |