The Ultimate Choosing a Hunting Knife Quiz

Fixed blades are stronger than a same-sized folding knife.

A fixed blade must be carried in a sheath.

Because folding knives have moving parts, they also have weak points.

A good folding knife has a locking mechanism to prevent the blade from folding while in use.

Some folding knives have lots of blades, like the famous Swiss Army knife.

Rubber is the fashion.

The best handle shape is what is most comfortable for you -- try out several before you purchase a knife.

Common blades include: clip point, drop point and skinning.

A thin and well-defined point will be found on a clip point blade.

The drop point knife is best for dressing and skinning animals.

The tip is not defined, which makes it less prone to tearing into the meat when skinning the animal.

The skinning blade is excellent for all hunting jobs.

The gut hook can prevent the puncture of an animal's internal organ.

A serrated knife can do big and heavy cutting jobs.

Carbon steel or stainless steel make quality knife blades.

Carbon steel will rust without proper care.

To prevent rust, apply a coating of wax with silicon to the blade.

The carbon steel blade stays sharp longer than a stainless steel blade.

Stainless steel blades cost more -- they are resistant to rust, but are difficult to sharpen.

A capping knife is used by those who want to preserve their kills as mounted trophies.