ADVICE NEEDED - BEST ALL AROUND HUNTING KNIFE

My favorite kitchen knife is in aeb-l. While it is a very good stainless steel (like anything ht has a big roll) I don't consider it on par with even s35vn. If you want longer edge retention I think s35vn would be a minimum.

 

Hi Ronnie,

I like the White River Sendero knives designed by Jerry Fisk. They're in S30V and made in USA.

Personally, I'd say the Sendero Pack Knife or Sendero Bush Knife. But at 3.25 and 3.6 inch respectively, a bit shorter than you spec'd.

Fortunately, there's the Sendero Classic, which drops into your sweet spot at 4.4 inches.

I also have processed many animals without rubber gloves. As did every one of my forefathers before me, but to each his (her) own I suppose.

Check out the White River stuff and see if it strikes your fancy.

 

You could spend a bit more and get a Phil Wilson. He knows his steel and the knives are comfy as hell.

In the middle is the bow river and on the right is a hybrid of his bird n trout and smoke creek.

 

Those are some very nice knives! Pay a bit more OP and get a Phil Wilson. It is exactly what you want besides maybe price.

 

(370BB) Drop Point 4 3/4
Length of Blade (inches) 4 3/4"
Over All Length (inches) 9 3/4
Blade Shape Drop Point
Handle Material Mahogony and Brass
Steel Specifications 15N20
Blade Thickness (mm) 2.2mm
Sheath Leather
http://www.svord.com/index.php?id_product=8&controller=product

 

Big Chris Knives
Chris uses different steels which perform well. I've got hunters from him in 4V, 10V and S110V. He doesn't make big thick batoning blades, not his style. Even though I prefer micarta over G10, for cleaning game I use G10 because it doesn't get blood, fat impregnated in it like micarta does. It's a trade off for me.

 

Copperandclad have the Buck 119 in S30v and are coming out with a 102, and perhaps others, soon.

 

Have you checked out TRC knives?
They are what i am looking into getting next. They use M390, Elmax and V4E.

http://www.trcknives.com

 

U beat me to it Xtian , the k1s is 4 in and would be perfect

 

Those Benchmades mentioned have small handles ! Too small for me. Otherwise fine. A Bark River Games keeper is minimum length for me [4"] .This knife I've been modifying to remove high polish. A molded textured rubber is best. My favorite steel is S35VN. For non-stainless , 3V or 4V. Super steels should be cryo treated but that must be properly !!. You'll have to decide what blade shape and handle shape suits you.