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Tactical Knife Buying Criteria

Matt Holden March 17, 2017 Best Knife Features, Knife Buyers Guide, Knife Buying Tips, Survival Knives, Tactical Knives Comments are off
Tactical Knife Buying Criteria

With so many different choices of tactical knives on the market today, deciding which knife to buy isn’t always easy. Where do you even begin? Sometimes, you know what it is you are looking for, while other times it just seems so overwhelming and endless sifting through all of the different specifications, features and knife review websites trying to find an answer.

We’ve tried to make your decision easier with our tactical knife buying guide here.

With so much tactical knife buying criteria to take into consideration, there are lots of things to ask yourself before you make a knife purchase. One of the first questions to consider is what you will be using your knife for? Each particular model is designed with a specific purpose or job in mind. They all work as knives, but some knives do certain jobs better than others. Start with figuring out what you’re going to use it for.

If you have a need to baton wood or chop logs, then that specific criteria will tell you which direction you should go in your search for a survival knife. On the other hand, if you’re going to be needing to attach your blade to a spear or other unique requirements, then you should shop for knives that fit that particular job. However, if you intend to use your knife for hunting or as a potential survival tool, you will want to consider buying a knife of the highest quality. This will of course be more expensive, but you certainly don’t want a cheap knife when it comes time to put it to use. A knife can be one of the most useful and versatile tools that you own. You won’t regret spending a little more money on one that will potentially last you a lifetime. (See some great tactical knife options here).

In regards to a survival knife. The best tactical knife will always be a fixed blade and be full tang. Most likely the thickness of the blade will be thicker than normal as well. This creates one of the strongest knife blades out there. Definitely the type of knife you want to have in a survival situation. Like I said before, the last thing you want is your knife or blade or even the handle to break on you when you need it most. Make sure you spend a little extra money and buy the highest quality knife you can afford.

Take care of your knife, keep it sharp and use it often. It will last a lifetime!

Of course there are many other things to consider when purchasing a knife. Once you have determined what exactly you are going to be doing with your knife, you can decide on other factors, such as handle material and shape, the kind of metal you want for the blade (generally either Stainless Steel or carbon steel), the design of the blade, thickness of the blade and lastly overall blade length.

What to know other factors? Read our How To Choose A Tactical Knife page for more information.

Think about tactical knife buying criteria as wants and needs. Deciding what features are important to you along with the qualities you want in your knife can be a long process, but it all starts with asking yourself what you will use your knife for. With so many different knifes on the market, if you can define exactly what you will need your knife for then you will have an easier job in finding the best tactical knife!


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I'm an outdoor survival gear enthusiast at Tactical Knife Buyers Guide specializing in many things. If I'm not busy abusing and reviewing new tactical knives and outdoor gear, you'll probably find me hiking out on the JMT or other trails around Yosemite. Contact me to learn more about my many travel adventures!

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