Entering outdoors whether you are an avid hunter or just an occasional camper can at times be dangerous. Not only dangerous but also quite difficult to get a lot of common outdoor tasks done. Now there are several types of knives that are all of good use for being outside. Either way a good knife can both keep you safe and perform a lot of outdoor duties. Hunting and fishing demand a good knife if you intend to at least get by with the different elements involved in both of these sports. Survival knives are commonly used for a variety of outdoor tasks. Their are several good multiple purpose survival knives that are available. There is the “Rambo” type of survival knife that has the hollow handle that houses assorted tools for survival.(compass, sewing kit, and matches to name a few) On the other hand a solid handle is often the choice, because it is heavier and more solid. Survival knives are knives intended for survival purposes in a wilderness environment. Some survival knives are heavy-bladed and thick; others are lightweight or fold in order to save weight and bulk as part of a larger survival kit. Their functions often include serving as a hunting knife. Sometimes a “machete” can be used for cutting a way through the bush. It is a long knife, typically about 12 1/2 to 24 inches long. This knife would be very unforgiving if you ever were attacked by any wild animal. Sometimes for campers a good old Swiss Army knife serves the purpose. Many of these handy pocket knives come equipped with a small blade, can opener, a fish scaler and attachments with many practical uses that are perfect for a camping adventure. A good knife to have around the campfire is a sod buster knife. They are a good traditional style working knife with a nice fat handle that fits well in your hand so when you use them hard your hand doesn’t hurt. Comes in handy when building a fire. While fishing the use of a good fishing knife can be invaluable. A fillet knife is a nice tool if and when you do catch that big one. Fillet knife blades average between 4 and 9 inches in length, with the standard sizes being 4, 6, 7.5 and 9 inches. Of course the size of the fish will determine the size of the knife. An “all-around knife” would consist of a 7.5-inch blade – this model will allow you to fillet small and large fish quite satisfactory, and with the least amount of struggle and effort. A thin bladed type of fillet knife allows for easier fillet. A good bait knife is one that might have a blade that is corrosion resistant and titanium coated. A rubberized anti-slip grip, stainless steel safety guard and a serrated backbone for sawing through bone. There are pocket knives available that feature a surgical sharp steel blade, scaler and fish disgorger, and fish hook sharpening stone, all that fit’s neatly in your pocket. These can be found in a variety of pocket knives. Choosing the right hunting knife can be a difficult challenge. First ask yourself a few questions: What type of hunting do you do? Small game, big game. Well I think you’ll find that with a little research it will become apparent which knife is best suited for you. When you talk about what type of hunting knife to choose you, always have to start with the types of blades. Drop point knives are suited for those that hunt large game. They help skinning large animals quickly without damaging flesh. Gutting is also something this type of blade is used for. A gut hook knife allows you to open the abdomen easily without the risk of cutting into the abdominal organs. It is usually recommended to use a saw for cutting large game bones. Clip point blades have thinner blades and are best suited for the casual hunter because they are less efficient that the drop point blade. Skinning knives are pretty much self explanatory. They are used for removing the hide from animals.