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Coast recently published a new article on their web site dealing with hunting knives, specifically, how to sharpen them.  With hunting season just getting underway, the article is extremely timely.

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Camping in different climates necessitates different needs.  Snow camping is obviously different from camping on desert plains, so having the right gear for the right environment is crucial for a successful trip.  There are, however, a couple of essentials that transcend location and are just good tools to have anywhere you camp.

A good knife, for instance.

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Through proper care and maintenance you can keep a knife in good working condition for years. Keeping a blade sharpened is fundamental to ensuring a long life for your knife. There are a number of options available to you when you’re looking for a knife sharpener, from simple whet stones to more complex electric sharpeners. Not every type of knife sharpener will be right for everyone, of course, or even for every knife.

One thing that you should consider is how much work you want to put in to sharpening your knives.  Manual knife sharpeners and whet stones can give you more precision while sharpening your knives, but require a lot more work to create a good edge.  Electric knife sharpeners may not be quite as precise, but are less likely to miss spots or create an uneven edge.  You should also keep in mind the types of knives that you’ll be sharpening, as certain types of knives require specific sharpening tools.  Solid blades can use most types, whereas serrated blades require special attachments so that you don’t damage the knife itself.  Regardless of the knife sharpener that you choose, be sure that you always follow the directions to prevent damaging your blade or the sharpener itself.

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Safe knife storage not only means keeping knives away from causing a potential knife accident in your home but also that the knives are safe from being lost, broken, or harmed in any way.  B

Knife storage starts with finding a safe location that is either lockable or up high and away from where kids or pets can accidentally get into them. A box, cupboard or other knife storage location should also be air-tight in order to keep moisture or dust from getting in. The interior of the box should be made up of materials that will not harm the knives, and that will hold them securely.

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Knife collecting is a popular hobby that can take many forms.  Many people collect all one brand, such as Puma knives or Bowie knives. Other people collect style of knives such as single blade or locking blade knives.

Military knives can be an excellent collection piece. For the collector who loves to read and research, collecting military knives can be a very rewarding hobby. You may wish to begin by collecting any military knife that you find, but after researching, reading the history of various conflicts and the weapons that they carried, you may choose to specialize further.

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