Electronic Chain Letters

When I was a kid, I sat at our kitchen table and watched my mother console a distraught aunt because she was having a family crisis and blamed it on breaking a chain letter.  My mother told her she was being irrational.  From that day forward, I always hated getting a chain letter.  I gave no thought to what might happen if I broke the chain.  In fact, I felt like I was saving any potential people I might have sent it to, the bother of dealing with it.  In our age of technology we now get e-mail chain letters.  

The kind that bother me the most are those of a religious nature.  They play on your feelings by calling your love of Jesus into question if you do not forward them.  One that I received asked why it is that people will forward a joke to people on their contact list but balk at sending one that professes their faith in God.  For me the answer is easy.  I only send jokes to people that I know will appreciate them.  I do not ask them to pass it on.

Just as I believe that God loves the sinner but not the sin, I do not dislike the people who send these to me I just don’t like the action they have taken.  I don’t mind when people request prayers from me.  That tells me they recognize I am a person of faith.  I will gladly add my petitions to theirs for any intention they may have.  I appreciate when people recognize my need for prayer and offer pleas to God on my behalf.  Relationships with our creator are personal.  Don’t tell people how they have to express that love.

I recently read a post on Facebook that spells out what I believe claiming to be a Christian should mean.  It means that we acknowledge our sinfulness and our need for a savior.   Christian means “Christ like”.  We will always fall short of that goal because of our human nature. Striving to attain that kind of behavior is what I believe we were put on this earth to do.  I like the line in one of our church hymns that says, “They will know we are Christians by our love.”

Glenda Wagner

Three New Knives

Magnificent!  That is the word used to describe these knives to me.  I must say I heartily agree.

Actually this is the same knife with your choice of handle.  I have come on to a great deal.  These knives normally sell for $160.00.  You can have one with the handle of your choice for $120.00.  As an added bonus I will ship them to you free.
                                        
This single grind 4" dagger blade is constructed of stainless steel.  The overall length of the knife is 9".  It has real working swinguard, brass pins and liners and safety.  The tang is stamped "AKC Made in Italy".

The handle is available in Dark Buffalo Horn, Honey Horn or Imitation Mother of Pearl. Find these and other great hunting knives at Hunting-Knife-Outlet.

MANY USES OF KNIVES

The one essential tool for survival is a hunting knife. It can be used for hunting food, securing shelter and protection. When my husband was a kid, he and his brothers were expected to produce their pocket knives on demand. His parents and extended family felt it was an instrument that no male over the age of twelve should be without.

There is a vast array of knives from which to choose. Purpose is of course a deciding factor in making a choice. However, the single most important factor, in my estimation is the quality of the knife. A high quality knife will last much longer than one of inferior quality. My suggestion would be a steel blade. There are different types of steel blades.

Outdoor use is by far the most common environment for a knife to be found. Knives come in handy on land as well as in the water. Hunters, campers and hikers use them on land. Fishermen and divers have aquatic uses for a knife. Divers often carry knives on their expeditions. There are documented instances that saved divers from either predators or dangerous entanglements. Not all water lovers are divers. Fishermen also take advantage of the usefulness a knife provides. Cutting lines and cleaning fish are just two of the tasks for which they are used.

Using the internet to find the knife that is right for you is a wonderful idea. I caution, however, that the large selection can lead to confusion. Keep the following in mind.

The size of the knife depends on the intended use. Even that needs to be correctly assessed. For example, if you plan to pursue game, the size of the game dictates the size of the knife. A large knife can be cumbersome and dangerous.

The frequency of use also comes into play. Those using a knife on a regular basis probably choose a folding knife that can be folded and carried around on one's person. My most helpful hint is a repeat of what I have said many times. Have a collection of knives to fill any bill. Check out our selection at Hunting Knife Outlet.

Swiss Army Knife

In my most recent article I wrote about the history of knives. Pocketknives have been around for approximately 2000 years. They were not always as popular as they are today but they have been existence. The Swiss army knife is a handy knife to carry in your pocket. I have found a very nice one and have listed it on our website. Pictured below, it is Sterling Silver. There is a place for engraving on the back. It has a small blade, scissors, nail file, screwdriver tip and key chain. It was make a wonderful gift. Check out this knife and our growing selection of other knives at http://hunting-knife-outlet.com.

Brief History of Hunting Knives

Hunting knives have been around since the Stone Age. Originally made of stone, bone or shells. Like today's knives they were sharpened with stone. The use of metal blades was introduced by the Romans. Metal blades dominate the knife world now. Egyptians were the first to attach wooden handles to blades. Jim Bowie was very instrumental in the development of hunting knives. There is no one Bowie knife. Bowie experimented with knives until he found one he liked. His knives were also used for hand-to-hand combat. A serpentine piece between the handle and the blade was added to ward off the blade of an opponent. During the 1800's the Swiss Army Knife was created. Many utensils attached to the folding knife made it a miniature toolbox in your pocket. Custom knives are becoming ever more popular. Antler-horn handles are very popular. Contact me if you are interested in a custom made knife. We do carry a buffalo horn handled knife on our website. It is pictured below. You can find it the Recently Added Items section (Damascus Blade Skinner).

Here's This Week's New Merchandise

Recently I published an article called "Should You Bring a Knife to a Gun Fight?". In the article I discuss the fairness of hunting with different types of weapons. Real sport can be made of hunting with throwing knives. That being said, I had better offer some on our website. Shown here is what I believe to be an excellent set. There are 3 knives made of 420j2 steel. The knives are 10.75" long. They come with a 3 compartment leather sheath. You can find them on the Recently Added Items page of our website. Look for this and other quality knives there.

Joke for Week of August 7-13

A duck hunter was in the market for a new bird dog. He found one that could amazingly walk on water. He could not wait to tell a friend of his, who was always bragging about his hunting dogs. He invited his friend to go hunting with him. All day long he shot ducks and each time his new dog would walk on water to retrieve them, never getting more than a paw wet.

On the ride home he asked his friend if he noticed anything unusual about his new bird dog. His friend replied, “Yeah, he can’t swim.”