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Uses of a Pocket Knife that You’re Probably Missing

Pocket Knife

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Pocket knife is not just a weapon or a utility tool. It has everything to be your companion all the time. I say this because it assists you all day long. My first impression of this knife was that it would only be used in the kitchen in food preparation.

Well, that’s right. We do use it for cutting veggies and peeling fruits while preparing food. However, we gradually realized what an advantageous thing it is. Since then, it has been used for fulfilling plenty of tasks.

For instance, we have been using pocket knife for survival during camping. We use it as a self defense weapon while dealing with the attackers. But, there are several other uses that you probably don’t know about.

It is not just a weapon that you can use for injuring the attacker. Also, it is not just a utility knife to be used in the kitchen. And it isn’t just a survival knife either. I have come up with certain uses of this knife that you are missing.

I hope you will get to know what a masterpiece a pocket knife is. Perhaps, it would be the most advantageous thing once you know about the following uses of it:

Opening Bottles and Cans


Pocket knife often features a small bottle opener. You can use it for opening bottles and other canned objects. However, if a bottle opener does not exist, you can still use it for opening cans. How? Using its blade. You can use its powerful and sturdy blade to easily open the bottles and cans. Relax, it won’t affect the blade!

Opening Letters and Packages


Many of you have to open letters and packages on a daily basis. I mean, I order things online and then receive those massive packages. Opening them is often a headache. It takes a lot of time to open them. Also, opening letters is another distress. But, a pocket knife eases such tasks. Now, I can easily open them by using its blade.

Shelter Building


Have you ever wondered that you can build a shelter for you using your pocket knife? Yes, while you are in the wilderness, you can easily make an appropriate shelter with a knife. You can cut some branches and trees and prepare a reasonable shelter pretty easily.

Gardening


Gardening is another task that can be fulfilled using a pocket knife. Don’t think it is a small blade that may lack the power. It does have the strength to cut any material. Use it in your backyard for cutting unnecessary grass. In other words, trim the grass. Also, cut the branches that are not required.

Altering Clothes


Yes, you can alter your clothes and dresses with a pocket knife. If there is any issue with the size, you can cut unrequited pieces of cloth to make it fit your size. Also, you can cut loose threads from your dresses to make them wearable. To conclude, this knife can be a useful part of your wardrobe.

Smashing Ice


You can smash ice with a pocket knife. Remember it is a sturdy knife that can break any material. You can either use the handle or blade to smash the ice when required.

First Aid


Pocket knife is a great first aid tool as well. Keep it in your pocket to use it in emergency situations. For instance, you may need to cut your seat belt after an accident to get out of the crashed vehicle. Also, keep it in your pocket to assist others in such situations.