Hunting Fixed Blade Knives
Hunting knives are used for hunting tasks such as skinning animals and cutting through hard flesh, as well as minor jobs like cutting cords and opening cans.
They are usually small enough to hand from belts or fit into a backpack's side pockets.
Some models feature very thin and flexible blades for skinning small game, while others are thick and designed for larger animals.
Fishing Fixed Blade Knives
Fishing knives are used for a variety of tasks on boats and fishing trips, such as removing hooks, cutting fishing line, and filleting. They usually have narrow blades with upturned tips for cutting into soft flesh.
Survival Fixed Blade Knives
Survival knives are designed for general outdoor and emergency use, and are commonly used in camping and hiking. They are usually large and have hollow handles for putting small items like pens or screws. Some models feature a simple wedge on one side and a saw edge on the other.
Fighting Fixed Blade Knives
Fighting knives are designed for self-defense and combat. They are usually very sturdy, often with double edges that enable the user to attack from any point.
Bowie Fixed Blade Knives
Bowie knives are general-purpose knives, used in hunting, fishing, and camping.
They are usually large and heavy-duty, although those designed as weapons can be smaller.
Dagger Fixed Blade Knives
Daggers are small combat knives, often with double-edged blades and solid handles.
A small strip of metal called a tang is usually lodged between the blade and handle to serve grip guard, and sometimes as a decorative accent.
Kitchen Fixed Blade Knives
Kitchen knives are used for indoor tasks, such as slicing food, peeling, and boning.
They come in a wide range of styles, from small, light knives for paring and filleting, to large cleaver knives for chopping through bone and frozen meat. |
