08/17/2019 / By Zoey Sky
When it comes to knives, bigger isn’t always better. While a machete or ax is a must in your bug-out bag (BOB) or your camping gear, you’d be better off including a versatile pocket knife in your everyday carry kit (EDC kit). (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com)
There are many brands of pocket knives and they come in different designs, and what works for you won’t always work for another prepper. When choosing a pocket knife for your EDC kit, get something that suits your needs and budget.
As its name suggests, a pocket knife is portable and easy to conceal in your pocket or EDC kit, but it should still be big enough to be useful for different survival tasks. Pocket knives usually have blades that are 3.25 to 3.75 inches long. However, you can also get pocket knives that are shorter than three inches.
A pocket knife shorter than four inches shouldn’t be underestimated. Take note that these shorter knives must be used responsibly, especially since different laws and legality issues may be breached when you’re carrying a knife with a blade that reaches a certain length.
A sturdy pocket knife has many uses.
The possibilities are endless, especially if a pocket knife is well-made and has a very sharp blade.
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A pocket knife will have either a blade with a plain edge, serrated, or both. Choose a knife with a blade that will be most useful to you. Some blades are plain-edged near the tip and serrated near the handle.
If you don’t need a knife that can be used for sawing, you can make do with a plain-edge pocket knife. (Related: Top 12 NECESSARY items for survival when SHTF.)
When selecting a pocket knife for your EDC kit, consider these six features.
When choosing a small pocket knife for your EDC kit, consider how you’re going to use it and what type of blade best suits your needs.
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