| What precautions must you take when buying a | | | | The clasp that unlocks the knife should not be |
| folding pocket knife? We often treat knives with | | | | raised over the surface of the knife. If the clasp |
| casual contempt and reserve all our respect for | | | | is wrongly placed, then the knife may open when |
| guns and other firearms. Just log on to the web | | | | it comes in contact with any other hard object. |
| and check images of injuries that knives can | | | | That is the reason why it is advisable to carry |
| cause. That will help you learn that knives, even a | | | | nothing but the folding pocket knife in the pocket. |
| folding pocket knife, must be treated with care | | | | Reserve a pocket solely to carry this knife so |
| and respect. | | | | that embarrassing injuries to your private parts |
| The first and most important rule when buying a | | | | can be avoided. |
| pocket knife is to opt for reputed brands only. | | | | Avoid very big folding knives. Merely calling a |
| You can experiment with sheath knives. These | | | | folding knife as a pocket knife will not suffice. It |
| knives will not jump out of the sheath and cause | | | | must fit into your pocket and should not jut out. |
| injuries. On the other hand, a badly constructed | | | | Your knife will simply fall out of your pocket when |
| folding knife may flick open on its own and may | | | | you make any sudden movement. This poses a |
| pierce your thigh or your chest depending on | | | | very big risk and such folding pocket knives must |
| whether you carry it in your pants or in your | | | | be avoided at all costs. A folding knife with a |
| shirt. | | | | strong blade is good enough for most people. |