The Total Knife Manual 141 Essential Skills and Techniques 1st Edition by Nickens T Edward, The Editors Of Field and Stream ISBN 1681883686 9781681883687

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ISBN 10: 1681883686
ISBN 13: 9781681883687
Author: Nickens T Edward, The Editors Of Field and Stream

Whether you’re hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, or facing a life-or-death survival situation one thing is certain: you need a good knife. In this authoritative book, Eddie Nickens, Field & Stream editor at large and author of The Total Outdoorsman tells you everything you need to know about choosing the right knife for the job, using it correctly, keeping it sharp, and more.

Detailed “design workshops” provide an in-depth education in what makes a great knife, as well as how to choose the right knife for the job. Hands-on practical tips detail how to use your knife in a wide range of everyday, on-the-go, and even life-and-death situations, from whittling a tent peg to dispatching a wild hog.

Special features celebrate the greatest knives ever made, and the craftsmen who changed the game forever. For everyone from the casual camper looking to find the right all-around tool to carry on his belt to the connoisseur and collector who can tell a Victorinox from a Wenger at 100 paces.

In this authoritative book, Eddie Nickens, one of Field & Stream magazine’s top knife experts, gives you his 141 top tips, tricks, and skills, including:

Choosing the right knife for the job
Cooking knives in the kitchen or in the wild
Butchering and filleting game and fish
Knives for survival
Camping and outdoor uses, expected and unusual
Sharpening and caring for a knife
Knife tricks to amaze and amuse
Forging your own blade
Other bladed tools to consider
. . . and more

Packaged in a durable, wipe-clean flexicover with metallic corner-guards, this practical manual withstands heavy-duty use indoors and out.

The Total Knife Manual 141 Essential Skills and Techniques 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part I: Choosing the Right Knife

1. Types of Knives

   • Fixed-Blade vs. Folding

   • Everyday Carry (EDC)

   • Survival, Hunting, Tactical, and Utility Knives

2. Blade Shapes and Their Uses

   • Drop Point, Clip Point, Tanto, and Others

   • Serrated vs. Plain Edge

   • Understanding Grinds and Angles

3. Handle Materials and Ergonomics

   • Wood, G-10, Micarta, Rubber, and More

   • Grip Comfort and Control

4. Choosing a Knife for the Job

   • Outdoor Adventures

   • Fishing and Hunting

   • Bushcraft and Survival

   • Kitchen and Utility

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Part II: Knife Skills and Techniques

5. Essential Cutting Techniques

   • Slicing, Chopping, Whittling, and Batoning

   • Feathersticks and Tinder Prep

   • Field Dressing and Skinning Game

6. Camp and Survival Skills

   • Building Shelter

   • Fire Starting with a Knife

   • Improvised Tools and Traps

7. Field Craft and Carving

   • Creating Notches and Joints

   • Carving Tools, Utensils, and Stakes

8. Emergency and Self-Defense Uses

   • Using a Knife Safely in Crisis Situations

   • Understanding Legal and Ethical Considerations

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Part III: Knife Care and Maintenance

9. Sharpening and Honing

   • Using Whetstones, Rods, and Systems

   • Strop Techniques and Field Sharpening

10. Cleaning and Storage

• Caring for Blades and Handles

• Preventing Rust and Wear

11. Modifications and Customization

• Paracord Wraps, Lanyards, and Sheaths

• DIY Handle Replacements

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Part IV: The Knife Lifestyle

12. The Knife Collector’s Guide

• Notable Brands and Makers

• Limited Editions and Investment Knives

13. Knife Laws and Responsible Use

• Carry Laws by State/Country

• Traveling with Knives

14. Tales from the Field

• Real-World Stories of Knives in Action

• Lessons Learned from the Outdoors

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