1、 Basic usage skills
Correct grip:
Straight knife grip method: For straight knives, a hammer grip method is usually used, where one hand tightly holds the handle, fingers wrap around the handle, and the thumb is placed above the handle to provide stable force support for cutting.
Folding knife grip method: When opening the folding knife, it is also necessary to tightly grip the handle to ensure that the fingers do not slide towards the blade direction.
Keep the blade sharp:
Sharp blades can reduce resistance during cutting, improve efficiency and safety. Before departure, ensure that the blade is sharpened; In the wild, simple sharpening tools can be carried to keep the blade sharp at all times.
Safe use:
When cutting, make sure the blade is not facing yourself or others to avoid accidental cuts.
After use, immediately retract the small knife into its sheath and store it properly to prevent loss or accidental injury.
2、 Specific usage skills
Food processing:
When cutting ingredients, adopt a stable posture, such as sitting on a flat ground with feet apart to maintain balance.
For harder ingredients such as bones, avoid using a blade to strike directly to prevent damage to the blade.
Building a shelter:
When pruning branches, pay attention to the angle between the blade and the branch to reduce resistance and improve efficiency.
When cutting ropes, keep the blade perpendicular to the rope to ensure a neat cut.
Outdoor fire:
When using a small knife to scrape the ignition rod, keep the blade parallel to the surface of the ignition rod and apply appropriate pressure.
When cutting wood, start with the softer parts and gradually delve deeper to avoid the blade getting stuck in the wood.
3、 Safety precautions
Avoid operating with wet hands:
Wet hands may cause unstable grip and increase the risk of accidental cuts.
Stay away from sources of fire:
When using a small knife, avoid placing the blade close to a fire source to prevent high temperatures from damaging the blade or causing a fire.
Pay attention to the surrounding environment:
When using a small knife, pay attention to the surrounding environment to ensure that no other people or objects are within the movement trajectory of the blade.
Use in emergency situations:
In emergency situations (such as injury requiring hemostasis), a small knife can be used as a temporary hemostatic tool, but attention should be paid to the operation method and hygiene conditions.
4、 Maintenance and upkeep
Regular cleaning:
After use, promptly clean the dirt and bloodstains on the blade and handle to prevent corrosion.
Apply anti rust oil:
After cleaning, apply an appropriate amount of anti rust oil on the blade to maintain its smoothness and anti rust performance.
Proper storage:
Store the knife in a dry and ventilated place, avoiding direct sunlight and humid environments. At the same time, ensure that the scabbard is intact and undamaged to provide good protection.
By mastering the above usage techniques and safety precautions, you can better utilize camping knives to play their due role in outdoor activities, while ensuring your own and others’ safety.