Everyone in this entire world makes use of knives one way or the other. All of us may not use them for self-defense but all of us do use them for utility purposes. There are many types of cool knives available in markets throughout the world and sometimes selecting one from them becomes extremely difficult. Sometimes? Well, for me, it is EVERY TIME! Most of our population do use some sort of really cool knives but they cannot tell the difference between any two types of knives. Being a knife enthusiast or someone who use or know about knives a lot, you may find those people very stupid and ignorant. But they are not! They are in fact normal people who only focus on the functionality of such knives and not on their types and latest designs
Among all types of cool knives, people mostly use simple kitchen knives which are probably the best knives to execute utility tasks with ease and convenience. Today, we will discuss the two most popular types of cool knives that are quite common and are found in every house. They are folding pocket knives and fixed blade knives. Both have their own pros and cons. Both are used to perform specific types of tasks but on the ground level, both are knives and can be used for self-defense as well as for utility purpose. We will also see why people prefer one type of knife over the other and how many varieties does each one of them have. So, let’s start.
1- Folding Knives
Folding knives are most commonly known as pocket knives and are small knives. This is the reason that they are known as the best self-defense weapons. They are compact and easy to carry as well. Due to their small size, they are easy to conceal as well. They can be used to perform lots of tasks i.e. cutting vegetables, rope, fruits, and opening letters, etc. Folding knives have small blades which can be moved and therefore can be tucked inside the blade. This mechanism is performed in two ways which give birth to two types of folding knives.
Spring Assisted Pocket Knives
The most common and popular type of folding knives is the spring assisted knives. They make use of a spring mechanism to operate and this is the reason that they are considered to be safe and secure to use than other the type which is known as the automatic switchblades. Moreover, they have a thumb stud or a flipper on the blade which requires some pressure to overcome the force of the spring known as resistance and open the blade. When this power of resistance of the spring is overcome by the flick of a thumb mostly, the blade pops out of the handle and you are ready to use it in any way you want, for anything you want.
Automatic Switchblades
Automatic switchblades are simply automatic folding knives and have an automatic button on them which when pressed, opens the knife. This is also the reason that these knives are considered to be dangerous and are mostly illegal to use as this button can be pressed accidentally anywhere and anytime.
2- Fixed Blade Knives
All of us are bound to have at least one fixed blade knife with us in our kitchens. These knives do not have movable blades and their blades are fixed to their handles. This is the reason that they cannot move and are therefore more durable and reliable than other knives. There are many types of fixed blade knives among which a few most popular cool knives are the following.
Survival Knives
Survival knives are used mostly in an outdoor situation and prove to be very useful in a life and death situation. They come with big blades and ergonomic grips mostly. They are durable and reliable than other knives and mostly come with paracords, firestarters, and other accessories as well.
Bowie Knives
Bowie knife is one of the cool knives and was named after the notorious fighter known as Jim Bowie. This knife got popular when Jim Bowie used in the famous Sandbar fight on a Sandbar on Mississippi river. Bowie knife is known to have a clip point blade and a cross guard and has a very big blade as well which makes it the best tool to execute those tough outdoor tasks. It is also used as a butchering knife in hunting as well and can also be used to build a shelter in an outdoor situation.
The above-mentioned knives are one of the most popular knives and the perfect knife for you is the one which easily executes the tasks you want to perform.
