A Guide to Field Dressing and Skinning a Deer in Less Than 15 Minutes
Introduction Field dressing and skinning a deer quickly is critical to preserving meat quality—especially in warm weather or early-season hunts. The faster you remove internal organs and the hide, the sooner the meat begins cooling. Cooler meat slows bacterial growth and therefore spoilage. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to field dress and [...]
Knife Vs. Multitool: Should You Carry Both?
Purpose Matters: Define Your Everyday Needs When choosing between carrying a dedicated knife, a multitool, or both, start by clearly defining your everyday needs. Consider the common tasks you encounter daily—are you regularly opening packages, preparing food, or performing precision cutting? In that case, a dedicated knife is likely your best bet. On the other [...]
The Benefits of Replaceable Blades
Razor-Sharp Whenever You Need It The defining advantage of replaceable-blade knives is their perpetual readiness. Unlike traditional knives that require careful sharpening and maintenance of the blade, replaceable-blade knives offer immediate usability at a moment’s notice, and some freedom to abuse the blade or simply make mistakes. Turning, bending, dulling, or chipping the blade can [...]
How to Choose a Multi-tool
Choosing the Right Multi-Tool: What You Actually Need A multi-tool can be your best friend, a pocket-sized problem solver ready for anything. But with so many options out there, how do you pick the one that’s truly right for you? Though it’s always tempting to gear up with the most versatile option, your multi-tool should [...]
Pros and Cons of D2 Steel
What Exactly is D2 Steel? A Quick Overview You've likely seen D2 steel listed as a feature on many high-quality knives, including some of our own here at ABKT. But what does that actually mean for your blade? D2 is a robust tool steel, a category of steels known for its hardness, durability, and ability [...]
How to Choose a Knife for Everyday Carry
Your Everyday Sidekick – What Exactly is an EDC Knife? When we talk about an EDC knife, we're referring to a cutting tool that's chosen to be carried on your person consistently for tackling the multitude of cutting tasks that pop up in your daily life. Think about it: how many times have you needed [...]
7 Things You Should Never Do with Your Folding Pocket Knife
More Than Just a Blade – Respecting Your Everyday Carry Your folding pocket knife, an indispensable part of our everyday carry. It’s there for opening packages, slicing an apple at lunch, cutting cordage on a weekend camping trip, or a hundred other tasks that pop up unexpectedly. A well-made folding knife, like the ones we [...]
5 Things to Consider When Buying Knives
Before you invest in your next blade, consider these five factors to choose the best model for your needs: Blade Edge: While serrations can make cutting through thick, hard materials easier, knives with a plain edge are easier to control when slicing and sharpening at home as they slowly dull over time. Cutting through a [...]
