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CRossRifles2008

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I'm looking for a Hunting Folding Knife that can be used for everyday carry,and can't find one to my requirements.

Solid Quality Blade that holds a good edge.

Wood accented handle

One Hand Open

Pocket Clip

USA Made

I find these feature but not all in one knife. There must be one. Any suggestions.
 
The closest I can think of, off-hand, is the EnZo folder, but I don't know where that is made. Probably not USA though. That said it is a great knife, and made by folks who know a whole lot about the outdoors.
 
Except for the wood grain, consider the recent Benchmade 'Bone Collector' series - designed for/by hunters. I like the two-tone larger one - #15020-1 - street price ~$100. It is designed for hunting use - and it's D2 steel is quite good, even if not a real stainless steel. Great heft, hand fit, and security when wet - and one hander with a large thumbhole and AXIS lock. Gloved hand use is fine, too.

Except for the one-hander function, consider the venerable Buck 110 Folding Hunter - a true classic - and available for as little as $27 at WallyWorld. Both the BM & Buck are US-made.

Stainz

PS I hate pocket clips, so I ignored that! The Bone Collector has RH/LH tip up carry capability. The 110 carries in a pocket or the supplied nylon or leather belt sheath.
 
I'll just repeat the last post...Bone Collector, or Buck 110. It doesn't get any better than those two when it comes to hunting folders.
 
Buck 279T fits in with your specs, you can get them with wood grips or change over the cheaper model with micarta...I edc one and it is the sharpest and fastest knife I own, but any of the alpha folders are great with a full belly for skinning.
 
Lone Wolf makes a lot of knives that they put wood handles (of various kinds) on. They use quality materials, premium steel, and make them in Oregon.

A.G. Russell makes their One Hand Lock knife in desert ironwood and 154CM, all made in the USA (the ZDP-189 version's blade comes from Japan--nothing wrong with that though). Nice, but not cheap.
http://www.agrussell.com/a-g-russell-one-hand-knife-in-zdp-189-india-stag/p/K87ChhhZDPhhhS/

You can get Chris Reeve Sebenzas with wood inlays. Very expensive, but the best made production knives you can buy. Made in USA.

Benchmade makes the occasional knife or variant with wood. 440, 480, and 690 for example. These tend to be smaller, "gentleman's" knvies though. Premium materials, made in Oregon.

William Henry makes beautiful knives. But they're gents blades, and even the basic models are expensive. Probably not what you're looking for, but they fit your criteria. Oregon made (although often with Japanese steels).

As mentioned in previous posts, Buck makes a bunch of different models and clads them in wood. Made in USA.



Of all of these, your best bets would be a Lone Wolf or a Buck, unless you're looking to spend quite a bit of cash. They're more reasonably priced (none more than $150) and probably better suited to hunting/outdoor use than the others as well.

Hope this helps.
 
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You can add one of those screw-on thumbstuds to a Buck 110.
 
That Benchmade Bone Collector is really nice. Think I'll get that, anyone here have it? I like the Buck 279T and always have but it doesn't have the pocket clip.
 
I have the large model in the two tone G-10 and absolutely love it. It makes an excellent every day carry knife for me. For the price it is hard to beat!:thumbup:
 
There is the Blade Tech Pro Hunter Magnum Extreme, it's got G10 handles though. Made in USA.
 
I just field dressed a doe this morning with my Spyderco Native. As many knives as I buy for hunting, the darn Native always seems to be in my pocket on bowhunts.

For your specs, Lone Wolf makes some sweet looking one-hand-opening folders with wood scales and a pocket clip. I bought my first Lone Wolf knife this summer (Harsey T2 Tactical) and immediately bought two more. I was impressed.

Good hunting,
desmobob
 
CRossRifles2008 said:
...looking for a Hunting Folding Knife that can be used for everyday carry... Solid Quality Blade that holds a good edge...Wood accented handle...One Hand Open...Pocket Clip...USA Made.
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CRossRifles2008, what price range did you have in mind?

Franz_N said:
There is the Blade Tech Pro Hunter Magnum Extreme, it's got G10 handles though. Made in USA.
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As an alternative to Wegner's Blade Tech series, the Tim Wegner designed knives for Spyderco fit the bill, albeit w/o wood (G10). You could get someone to fab you some wood scales I'm sure. The regular sized folder, a 3-5/8" semi-skinner, is a nice medium sized knife that'll get the job done, and the one's I've owned (or still do) all had good lockups. Discontinued, they do show up on the forums. The smaller one is a bit too small for a general purpose hunter, but is a nice small all-around EDC. I like semi-skinners. If you don't... then see CRK...

For wood inlays, the Sebbies are hard to beat, but pricey. I've owned wood inlays since 2000, and kept 'em all. And the regular blade grind fits the bill for a hunter, as does t the regular sized blade. The small one is again a great EDC but too small for a general purpose hunter.
 
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Problem with cleaning alot of game with a lockback, is the blood and gunk build up inside the frame and liners and are a pain to clean up . I like the Kershaw Storm partial serated. The look is crazy tactical, but does wonders on game. The frame lock with no liners, has good belly for skinning and the serates in the recurve area work great for cutting around the leg joints. The handle is thin but gives good grip from the aggresive grit of the inserts. I used to use a cold steel ultimate hunter folder but this knife does the job better for me. The sandvik steel is great too.
 
I would really recommend the spyderco gayle bradley, drop point cpm m4 steel. liner lock. I really wish I had this knife and my new hrlm on my elk hunt last year. Wouldnt have had to stop and sharpen them so much. Im using these 2 this year for my deer hunt. I think they are both perfect and worth the money. Cpm-m4 is impressive steel so far. The knife is perfect for skinning and gutting. I bought my dad a cold steel ultimate hunter and a voyager, older series. Both have great edge retention for hunting knives also. I guarantee I found my 2 knife combo for my hunts. I always carry a fixed blade or 2 and 1 folder.
 
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