By John McCann

In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival talents You Need, John D. McCann introduces you to some of the sorts of knives and is helping you opt the best survival knife.

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Therefore, let’s examine some other types of knives that, if placed in a survival kit, could be a back-up to your main blade. Examples of razor-type blades include a surgical prep blade, utility knife blade, X-ACTO knife blade, a Warren Cutlery carving blade and a folding razor knife. Razor blades Although not really considered a knife, razor blades are a cutting instrument that will normally fit in the smallest survival kit. Not intended as a major cutting tool, but something to use if all else fails, various types of blades fit this category.

If sitting, hold the item being cut out past your knees. Rest your elbows on your knees when possible which will ensure you are cutting out past your knees and legs. Many injuries occur when a knife slips and the user stabs or cuts their own legs or knees. I have often seen cuts occur because somebody set their knife down while doing something else, then turned around or reached and were cut by their own knife. When you are not actually using your knife, place it back in its sheath. When doing any type of fine work with a knife, watch your thumb.

The SnowClaw Backcountry Snow Shovel weighs in at only six ounces. Another handy device which can be carried easily on or in a pack is the SnowClaw Backcountry Snow Shovel. It is very light, weighing in at only six ounces. One edge can be used for digging soft snow, and the other more rounded edge for hard snow. As a multi-use tool, it can be used as a shovel, snow anchor, emergency splint, plate, sled, waterproof seat, etc. 25 inches. This eBook is an excerpt from Stay Alive! com. Portions of the material in this e-book are taken from: Stay Alive!

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