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When Americans buy outdoor knives, they usually rely on the following criteria:
1. Application adaptation
Multi-functional needs: If used for camping, hiking and other comprehensive outdoor scenes, tend to choose a folding knife with a variety of functions, like the Swiss Army knife, set blade, bottle opener, screwdriver and other functions in one, to meet a variety of needs.
Specific use: Engaged in hunting activities, will choose sharp and durable, sharp tip of the peeling knife, conducive to fine peeling operation; For wilderness survival, a strong straight knife is more appropriate.
2. Reliable quality
Tool material: Blade material is crucial, and high-quality steel is the first choice. Common such as 1095 high carbon steel, high carbon content, can maintain good blade sharpness and hardness, but the rust resistance is slightly weak; 440C stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance and high hardness, suitable for a variety of outdoor environments.
Process details: Check the grinding process of the knife, fine grinding of the cutting edge of the high-quality tool, smooth lines; The connection between the handle and the blade is stable, and there will be no loosening phenomenon, such as the tool connected by one piece molding or high-quality riveting and welding process, which is safer and more reliable to use.
3. Ergonomic design
Comfortable grip: The handle is designed to fit the palm and provide a good grip. For example, some outdoor knife handles are shaped in line with the curve of the human palm, and materials such as rubber and G10 are used to increase friction, which is not easy to slip even in wet environments.
Convenient operation: For the folding knife, the opening and closing operation should be smooth, and the locking mechanism is stable and reliable.
4. Word of Mouth
User evaluation: Before purchase, refer to the evaluation and suggestions of other outdoor enthusiasts to understand the performance, advantages and disadvantages of the tool in actual use, such as obtaining relevant information in the outdoor forum and the user comment area of the e-commerce platform.
5. Prices are reasonable
Cost consideration: In the premise of ensuring quality and performance, the pursuit of higher cost performance. It is not the higher the price, the better, but the desire to buy the right price to meet the needs of the product. For example, some domestic outdoor tool brands, in the case of good quality, the price is relatively close to the people, by a lot of attention to cost-effective consumers.
Budget matching: Set a budget according to your own economic situation and the degree of need for tools. High-end knives can cost thousands of dollars, while ordinary outdoor enthusiasts may prefer products in the price range of tens to hundreds of dollars.