How to Choose the Right Pocket Knife

    It is very important to research the type of knife and style of knife when you are going to purchase a knife for yourself or for someone else as a gift. Some important issues to think about when choosing that new knife are the size, weight, function/functions and purpose. If the purpose for your knife is to be the most useful tool you own and you plan on putting it in a sheath on your belt then size and weight may not be as important. But if you want to carry it in your pocket then size and weight become very important. The function of your knife also may determine what knife to get. If you just want your knife to cut open boxes or strip wires etc, then a knife with a small blade or two would work fine. But some may want their knife to be a portable tool box, this would of course be a larger and heavier knife. So before you purchase your knife, shop around and find out what's out there. Think about what you would want to do with your new knife. Then purchase one that fits what you want it to do for you, or someone you are buying it for.