Best general purpose hunting knife

The falkniven F1 is an excellent knife, great quality and no wood or crevices (easier to clean). The 110 is a classic folding hunting knife, and the clip point blade allows certain procedures to be done that are difficult with a drop point blade. I also have a Benchmade Bird and Trout knife (BM190) in D2 that has made an excellent hunting knife, great sheath too.

For camp chores, I'd recommend a Bark River Bravo-1, little pricey, but it's a nice tough knife.
 
I think the Fallkniven S1 (forest knife) or the Fallkniven A1 are good general purpose hunting knives.

Very practical knives.

Not full tang though and handle might be a little small but the blade is awesome.

I would recommend buying the knife blanks and fitting a custom handle.
 
CS Master Hunter, none better in my opinion. I have used one since they first came out and were made of 01. Just haven't found any better. keepem sharp
 
Another vote for the Buck Vanguard. I'd agree with the Alaskan Guide version too, but I think Cabela's has run out of them. Actually, all the AG knives are either almost gone or just completely gone - they only did a limited run of them. But hey, there's nothing wrong with 420HC.
 
I would recommend a Buck 102 woodsman, I have used this knife to dress the 20+ whitetail deer I have harvested. I sharpen this knife before every season and use it to field dress up to 3 deer before it needs to be touched up. I generally carry a leatherman for whittling fuzz sticks and other camp chores. I have recently added a Cutco Drop Point Hunting Knife with double d serrations. This knife comes with a lifetime warranty, and factory resharpening for life. I know lots of people dis on serrations, but this serration pattern works great, it whittles fuzz sticks, cuts rope, dresses, and skins game just like a plain bladed knife, but it has the advantage of extra cutting surface. I have had the knife for about 3 years, dressed and split the breast bone on two deer, used it on camping/canoeing trips and still have yet to return it for sharpening and it is still razor sharp! This knife is so sharp that I purchased a cut proof glove to wear on my off hand, even though I think it might only slow down the blade.
 
A good camp knife, a good small game knife and a good deer/ antelope knife--- for $40.-- that feels good in my hand SOG field pup--look it up.
 
I know many don't like Gerber blades, but my wife bought me one (the Gator in S30V steel) last Christmas and I think it will make a fine knife for dressing and skinning game.
 
Soon2bLEO said:
Just got into hunting here in the Southwest, but do not own a hunting knife(almost forgot I do have a late 70's circa Buck 110). I'm looking far an all-around knife for cleaning game, camping, and whatever.

So far from the research I've done and some recommendations this is what I've come up with:
Helle #99 Harding - Hunting Gutting knife
Shrade Sharpfinger - Skinner
Camillus USA Western Fixed Blade Skinner - Larger/Backup Skinner

Any suggestions/recommendations appreciated.

Thanks
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I backup those that recommend Bark River as allaround/hunting knives.

Two models you can't go wrong with

BARK RIVER FOX RIVER (4.25" A2 Steel Blade)
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BARK RIVER BOONE II (5" 52-100 Steel Blade)
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Both Great knives
 
Another vote for Bark River. These knives are beautiful, up to hard work, backed by excellent warranty/customer service, and are hand ground in a small shop in Michigan's UP. They have a huge selection of different patterns and materials for any application.

These can cost a bit more than the other suggestions, but you won't regret it.
 
Samael said:
Another vote for the Buck Vanguard. I'd agree with the Alaskan Guide version too, but I think Cabela's has run out of them. Actually, all the AG knives are either almost gone or just completely gone - they only did a limited run of them. But hey, there's nothing wrong with 420HC.
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As of today, Cabelas still lists the wooden and rubber handled Alaskan Guide Vanguard (S30V) in stock. Only the stag handled version is missing.

IMO, the Vanguard will do all you need, and do it very well at a reasonable cost. If your budget allows, the Alaskan Guide S30V version is a good choice. There is also a gentleman on eBay selling CPM154 versions that are very nice and reasonable. I have one from him and like it. As an alternative, take a look at the Buck Gen-5 or OMNI series, the RAT RC-3 or RC-4 or maybe the re-designed Benchmade Rant.

Whatever you decide, if it shares a lot of the same design elements as the Vanguard you'll be fine. Until then though, the 110 will do the job, some people use nothing else.
 
A whole mass of good suggestions but here's my two:

BUCK Gen5 skinner, a very handy small but sturdy knife that's up for a lot of tasks.Sheath can be worn vertical or horizontal and goes on a pack's straps very well too. Inexpensive, under 50 USD but I've been pleased with mine:thumbup:

Another Bark River you might like to consider is the underrated Classic Lite Hunter, it's a bit thinner than most BR knives but can still cope with a spectrum of tasks.Stainless, very good stainless too plus it's a knife that's easy to control and feel safe with. Good luck!
 
Rat rc-3 or 4 depends if you like thicker/longer blade. Cold steel master is good or the old "buffalo skinner" with carbon solingen blade.
 
Capt. Carl said:
Spyderco Moran looks good. It's really thin.
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I handle one the other day. This is hell of a knife. It would be my choice.
It one of sharpest knives I have ever handled. I just showed it the hair on my arm and hair on my leg feel off. LMAO :thumbup:
 
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