No doubt there are many of us retailers who fantasize about what might have been if we had stocked up on Folding Knives before the current collecting boom began. People from all walks of life are building extensive knife collections, and no one is complaining about having too many, except for perhaps spouses of knife collectors. While collections can include ornate and fantastically designed swords, and even battle axes, most most are based around Folding Knives. People enjoy their craftsmanship, looks, feel and utilitarian origins.
Knives, of course, date back to prehistory. Backpackers, campers, hunters and fisherman have all discovered at some point that when there is a need for a good, sharp steel knife, there are very few acceptable substitutes. We all hope we will not need to use Folding Knives for purposes of self defense, but it’s a secure feeling to know that we have that option. In the meantime, other practical needs met by these instruments include building a fire, cutting a rope, removing a fish hook and opening packaged foods.
People who work with horses, mules or donkeys should also carry Folding Knives, and many do. The reason is that sooner or later there will be a wreck, and the animal or person may become entangled in various pieces of leather rigging. This is a very dangerous situation, because the animal will soon panic and cause severe injury. Savvy equestrians are prepared to cut their way out, even though it means ruining some expensive tack. I have personally cut a horse out of a fence, because I was the only one present who was carrying a folding knife with wire cutter. The horse was very patient with my efforts, but he could not have remained so for much longer.
For these and many other reasons, Folding Knives purchased for actual use should be designed with locking blades that can be opened with one hand. Usually, when we realize we need a knife, we already have our hands full anyway. Another positive feature is a belt clip or sheath, so that we are not fumbling through pockets with the wrong hand when we suddenly have a pressing need for a good, sharp knife.
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