The many joys of having a knife.

Most boys growing up treasure their first pocket knives that their dads give them. Nothing is funner than going through the Forrest cutting plants and small sticks. If you were lucky enough to have a buck knife, scenes from Rambo and adventure scrolled through your mind. It's no wonder as we get older, knives become a regular part of our lives. Whether you actually need it or just enjoy having it, it doesn't really matter. There is a huge selection to choose from it doesn't matter who you are, you can typically find the one for you.

There are many professions that having a knife is not only nice to have, its almost a necessity. Some of these include fire fighters, ranchers, farmers, construction, military and law enforcement. Having good quality products is essential. Some of the more well known brands are Gerber, Kershaw, Spyderco, Cold Steel, Smith and Wesson, Case and Swiss Army.

Pocket Knives are a huge part of American heritage. On the frontier in the 1700's and 1800's if you didn't have a knife or a gun, you were out of luck. There would be no way to defend yourself, provide food for your family and do a lot of the regular day to day chores.

They have always been around and will always be around. Case knives have been around since the early 1900's and are still extremely popular and well built. IF you don't have one, I strongly recommend that you go out and find one that meets your life style and liking.

Pocket Knives: Choosing the one that's right for you

There are hundreds of name brand pocket knives and thousands of different styles. Lots of people would like to get one but sometime don't know where to start. The 1st thing you want to consider is what you want the knife for? Is it for work, play, recreation, hobby or hunting.

If you are looking to get one for work, most utility knives can be very useful. Typically you wouldn't really want one with a sheath. This can get in the way, be bulky and can be a little inconvenient having to clasp and unclasp it as well as pulling it out each time. Most Gerber Knives are folding blades that lock back which ensures your safety. Some of the newer Kershaw Knives have the utility blades I was talking about earlier. Most utility knifes have a folding razor blade which is usually easier than some of the older utility blades.

For someone not too worried about what type they want to get, Swiss Army Knives can be fun to have, can be quite practical and is small enough to fit in your pocket. They are very durable, most have additional attachments besides a blade with things like screw driver, bottle opener and cork screw.

Hunting knives and survival knives can a lot of times be the same. Most of these will have a sheath for your protection. Usually you can put it on your belt so you don't have to worry about carrying it around. Survival knives as of late have become increasingly popular. They are great for hunters. Besides that, when you are camping, you can use survival knives for a variety of uses. Who doesn't like carving a walking stick around the fire, cutting rope and opening things.

Before you ever get a knife, make sure you decide what you are going to use it for. Doesn't matter what it is, typically you can find a variety to meet your needs so you aren't limited in choice. Browse around and get the one that is perfect for you.