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If you own a Puma knife, you may have noticed a tiny hole or impression on the blade. This is the “Rockwell point“. Puma checks all of its folding and fixed blade knives for their Rockwell hardness according to the system Rockwell C.  You can ensure your knife has undergone this test by looking at the blade - there shoudl be a “RC” imprinted on the blade near the knife’s number.

The Rockwell C test is conducted by taking a diamond cone and pressing it into a blade under a fixed amount of force followed by an increased amount of force. The diamond’s penetration depth after these two forces are applied is measure and the resulting measure is the hardness rating of the steel. A good steel blade should rate somewhere between HRC 50 and 65.  This procedure is used on all sorts of metals types.

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Folding, hunting or other fixed blade knives can be incredible collector items for those with an interest in seeking out rare knives. For those that have an interest in collecting Puma brand knives, they have a simple service on their web site to help you determine just how old your potential collectors item is. 

Each Puma knife comes engraved with a number on the blade. Fixed blade knives will have the number near the finger guard and folding knives will have the number on the pushing spring. The number will either be 5, 3 or 2 digits.  If your knife has 5 digits, or 3 digits followed by “RC”, visit http://www.pumaknives.de/faq_en.php and enter the number into the year calculator to see just how old your knife is and whether it is worth anything as a collector’s piece.  If you have a 2 digit number etched on your knife, it will most likely look like “07 RC” or “08 RC.” This means it was made in 2007 or 2008, respectively. 

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When you employ the use of folding or liner lock knife during hunting and fishing the environment that the knives are used are not exactly anti-septic. In fact, it is not uncommon for a number of foreign elements to come in contact with the folding knife. This can prove to be troublesome because debris can lead to the degradation of the knife. This is why it is important to clean the knife completely after use and clear any debris that may have collected on the knife. If anything blocks the folding mechanism of the knife the knife may end up ruined. Clearly, it would not be a good thing for a reliable quality knife to be put out to pasture if proper cleaning and maintenance could prolong the life of the knife.

To clean your knife, avoid submersing the whole thing in water if possible. Use a spray cleaner if you can find it or a damp cloth. If not, make sure to dry the entire knife, including the blade, handle and pivot joints. After it has been cleaned and debris has been removed, put a couple of drops of oil on the joints and springs to ensure the knife will open and close easily and rust won’t start to form.  Also, rub the knife with a small amount of oil too to prevent rust. Though stainless steel is rust resistant, it still may have some rust problems so take precautions when you can, especially if you live or are hunting in a very damp climate. 

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The lantern remains one of the most critically important camping items one can bring into the outdoors. Whether camping while on a hunting trip or just enjoying a family vacation up the river, lanterns are one of the single best things to have with you, after adequate food and water. Lanterns provide safety by illuminating a larger area of space, ensuring a level of ownership of the campsite you have staked out and providing you with the light needed to assess the area near you for predators and the like.

Reliability of your camping or hunting lantern is key.  Safety and assurance can only be maintained so long as your lantern is in proper working order. We at Coast LED Knife Review are strong believers that in order to ensure reliability in your outdoor lighting, you must invest in an LED light.  A quality LED lantern will run on one light bulb for up to 10 years or so – no changing propane filament bags or incandescent bulbs.  The lanterns will also run for up to 107 hours continually on ONE set of batteries. This means, you have days worth of light in one purchased set of batteries.  Should an emergency take place, you can rely on a long-lasting LED lantern.  Because LED lights last a long time, quality lanterns are also built with sturdy casings and mechanics so they will last just as long as the lighting technology inside.  These kinds of details are important when hunting or camping.

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Puma has long established itself in the market as a quality name brand that delivers a top of the line, reliable product. Puma knives are considered some of the best crafted, most long-lasting hunting and sporting knives available.  I was able to take a look at a Puma Drop Point Rattler this week and see just what Puma craftsmanship means.

The Rattler is a 5.5” long sporting knife with a stainless steel blade and full tang (the tang is the part of the knife that holds the handle).  With a full tang, you get the sturdiness and strength of a full piece of metal running through the length of the blade. The blade is bead blasted or given a “military finish” to prevent glare against the sun while hunting.  This knife looks like its ready to work; the knife blade is incredibly sturdy and easy to carry. 

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