Cutit - Informatii

Cutitul in istoria sa ce dateaza de mai bine de 2,5 milioane ani, a fost folosit pentru mai multe scopuri: arma de vanatoare, unealta de taiat si unealta de mancat.
De atunci pana in prezent cutitul a fost facut din mai multe materiale incepand cu bucati din piatra tare, cremene, obsidian (roca vulcanica, amorfa, sticloasa), oase; si mai apoi din cupru, bronz si fier; cele moderne la care se folosesc aliaje de otel, fibra de carbon, ceramica si titan.
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Cutit din cremene



Cutit din obsidian



Sunt 2 categorii de cutite: cutite cu lama fixa(fixed blade) si bricegele(folding knife)

Folding knife-ul nu este acelasi lucru cu pocket knife-ul, poate pentru multi este, dar sunt ceva diferente, pe care vi le prezint:

Folding Knife - este in general mai mare decat pocket knife-ul, poate fi folosit la pentru munci un pic mai grele, ele avand in general un mecanism de blocare a lamei cand este deschis, acest mecanism ajuta pentru prevenirea inchiderii accidentale in timpul utilizari. Acesta in general este purtat in teaca, fiind in general mai greu decat pocket knife-ul. In general are doar o lama.

Folding Knife:



Pocket knife - este in general un cutit usor in greutate, cu dimensiuni destul de mici pentru a incapea in buzunar, acesta fiind folosit mai mult pentru sarcini usoare. De obicei nu are doar o singura lama fiind insotit in general si de alte unelte (surubelinta, penseta, scobitoare, inclusiv furculita si lingura).

Pocket Knife



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(urmeaza ...:))

The Bushcraft Knife: Tips and Techniques

Bushcraft Knives vs. Survival Knives

A bushcraft knife, also known as survival knife, is used for many wilderness tasks such as cutting rope and other materials, cutting tree branches, carving wood or skinning game. The wide variety of tasks it can do is vital as many outdoorsmen can't afford to be burdened by extra tools.

The words bushcraft knife and survival knife are used interchangeably. Some say a bushcraft knife is designed for a situation where the possessor has intentionally attempted to do wilderness tasks, whereas a survival knife is designed for something like an unintentional, emergency situation. In reality, however, this distinction is basically nonexistent and most makers do not distinguish between them.

Making matters even more complicated, these blades are also named "wilderness" knives or "camping" knives.

"Batoning" is one job that survival blades accomplish well however bushcraft blades do not. Batoning is to apply your knife to hack away larger branches. The user places the cutting instrument atop the branch and slams it into the branch by hammering on the blade's spine.

Blades

Survival knife cutting edges usually be around four inches in length. People with a larger palm may prefer a longer blade, though a blade greater than than five inches is not typically recommended.

Higher quality blades usually feature a full or a hidden tang. The full-tang knife sports a blade that runs the complete breadth and depth of the instrument and is often visible on the borders of the handle. The hidden-tang knife covers the full length of the knife as well, however it narrows as it enters the handle and is completely hidden by a grip.

Stainless steel and carbon steel are the two predominant types of steel used to produce a bushcraft knife. One advantage to using stainless steel is that this material won't corrode when it's damp. Blades constructed from carbon steel keep a keen edge over time and are easier to resharpen.

The blades may be serrated or not. Fully serrated blades aren't suggested because they can be nearly to impossible to sharpen. But you may encounter a knife that is only partly serrated while the rest is not.

A2 and VG-10 are both widely-available, top-of-the-line carbon steels, while 440C and AUS8 are frequently-encountered high-end stainless steels.

Handles

Survival knife handles usually don't sport protection for your hands. This is because they are not intended to be used in a sawing movement, but instead for of the vertical movement of cutting and slicing.

Hollow handles with screw-off end caps can double as storage containers but are typically weaker than non-hollow handles so are not suggested.

Complementary Knives

While versatile, these knives are not intended to serve as "utility tools". Tasks which require twisting, wrenching, or screwing, for example, are inappropriate for this type of knife. A multi-tool is a superior option for such tasks and makes a perfect companion to a bushcraft knife.

For jobs that require a longer knife, a machete or ax would be a better knife.

Cum sa alegi un cutit pentru bushcraft .../ How to pick a buscraft knife...

En: As a general rule big knives and machetes are used in the jungle or rain forest and a knife axe combination in hardwood. This is a traditional way of looking at things and will help you make a decision toward a knife that cuts and carves.
Ro: Ca o regula generala cutitele mari sau macetele sunt folosite in jungla sau in padurea tropicala, cutitele in combinatie cu toporul se folosesc in padurile cu lemn de esenta tare.Acesta este un mod traditional de a privi lucrurile si va va ajuta pentru a lua o decizie despre un cutit care taie si ciopleste.


En: Mora knives have been made in sweden for over a century, the design is basic and simple. They use high quality carbon or stainless steels and heat treat the blades to hold an edge. The knives are easy to sharpen as they have one wide scandinavian bevel that goes right to the cutting edge, this bevel also gives you a lot of control when carving or making feather sticks. Although there are not full tank blades, are very good for the bushcraft begginers.

Ro: Cutitele Mora sunt produse in Suedia de mai bine de un secol, cu un design simplu.
Ei produc cutite de calitate superioara din otel carbon sau otel inoxidabil si calite la cald pentru a tine cat mai mult taisul ascutit. Aceste cutite sunt foarte usor de ascutit pentru ca au taisul intr-o singura treapta, tipul scandinav, care ajuta foarte mult cand cioplim/sculptam sau facem aschii de aprins focul. Cu toate ca lama ne intra in tot manerul este un cutit bun mai ales pentru cei care sunt la inceputurile bushcraft-ului.

En: If you are looking for another types of knifes, or a little more expensive, here are a list of knife Companies: Lapin Puukko (Finland), Roselli(Finland), Fallkniven(Sweden), Helle(Norway), Marttiini(Finland), Eka(Sweden), Linder(Germany)
Ro: Pentru cei care va intereseaza niste cutite mai scumpe sau alte tipuri de cutite ... va puteti orienta spre firme gen Lapin Puukko(Finlanda),Roselli(Finlanda), Fallkniven(Suedia), Helle(Norvegia), Marttiini(Finlanda), Eka(Suedia), Linder(Germania).

En: Either way you have to do serious research before you buy an expensive knife, an important element in buying a knife is 'how it feels in your hand'. If you have a knife store in your town, i recomand to spend a lot of time there before maiking the decison(this is offcourse for thought who want to use the knife :))))
Ro: Oricum trebuie sa va documentati foarte bine daca vreti sa cheltuiti multi bani pentru un cutit, dar un element care nu este de neglijat in alegerea voastra este cum se simte cutitul in mana, daca aveti in oras distribuitori de cutite va recomand sa pierdeti ceva timp pe la ei(asta pentru cei ce vor sa foloseasca cutitul nu si pentru colectionari :))))

The Bushcraft Knife: Tips and Techniques

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