Advice on new fixed blade hunting knife?

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Hello all just had a quick question to ask and was wondering if I could get any feedback on it. I'm in the area of shopping for a fixed blade hunting knife around the $50 dollar category and I've come to a roadblock on what knife would be best for me. I'm stuck between the Buck Woodsman, the Utica 11-79611BB Catskill Hunting Knife, and the Camillus 9.25" Carbonitride Titanium Fixed Blade. I'm not sure which of these would be the better quality knife and better bang for my buck. I have see good reviews for the Woodsman, but not much else for the Utica or the Camillus. If there is any suggestions you guys have on another brand or style of knife that would be greatly appreciated. I would like to have a knife no longer then a total length of 9 inches as I don't really need a pig sticker, but one that will allow me to skin small game and allow me to maybe gut a deer with it. Thanks for the feedback. Also this is my first post so I apologize if this is in the wrong thread.
 
Welcome to BF's... Just for future reference there is a hunting sub forum you might want to check out sometime.

Of the three you listed, the only one I have any experience with is the Buck. Buck makes a great knife. They are reasonably priced, have the best customer service you will ever find should youneed it, and they are still a family owned company that really cares about their customers...

If you don't mind doing some searching on the auction site, you can find older Western knives reasonably priced. I really took a liking to them, and started a small collection. Some are Stainless steel, but most of the older ones are Carbon steel blades. They made numerous sizes and blade configuration.
You can find a nice older specime for about the price you want to stay at
 
Remember Camillius is no longer the classic US made brand. They went out of business and the name was bought by a Chinese outfit whose knives pale in comparison. I always feel you can't go wrong with Buck.
 
Buck's little 102 Woodsman is a great knife and is sure to give you years of service. I say go for it.
Jim
 
May I make another suggestion? The best pattern I have found for a basic hunting knife is the Loveless Drop Point Hunter. If you seach that you'll find them made by every major name; production houses and custom builders. This is the pattern in my avatar.

You can get a zytel handled version (in stainless) for less than $50. I've used one of the inexpensive ones by Beretta for years, relegating it to the kitchen most of the time. It's big enough to do anything required for most American game.
 
Of the knives mentioned,I'd go with the Buck 102 Woodsman.It's a great little knife.
 
My favorite small game fixed blade, and still big enough for deer, is the Schrade "Sharpfinger" 152OT.

USA made models are still available on the big auction site for at or under your price.
 
I'd be remiss to not suggest a Mora. Incredibly cheap ($12), great steel, takes a razor edge. That's my favorite uniting knife.
 
Thanks for the feedback guys it is much appreciated! I think I'll go with the Buck Woodsman as that seems like what the majority of opinions are and it seems to have a good reputation. Also apologize on the misplaced thread. I saw fixed blade knives and jumped in on it. Next time i'll make sure I dig a little deeper in the fourms. : ) Thanks again!
 
Cold steel pendelton hunter has been getting very good reviews and not just from LT. Handled one at a store a couple months ago and seems like a perfect deer knife.
Would be a good cold weather knife with the kraton and hard sheath.
In your 50$ range, nothing wrong with the buck either.
 
If you haven't made your purchase yet, I might suggest the Buck Vanguard. I love mine and you can find the black handle model for right about $50 online.

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hunting knives are a dime a dozen. you need to figure out what kind of steel you need. do you need stainless steel (harder to sharpen than most knives) or would you want something easier to sharpen like Aus8 or maybe a 1095 steel? is weight a concern? my favorite hunting knife is my 1095 ESEE. wicked easy to sharpen. my second fave is the Buck skinner
 
Buck 118 Personal if you can find one, no longer made, just about the best hunting knife made. If not, the Buck 105 Pathfinder is another great all arounder for hunting.
 
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