hunting knife recommendation

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kalama

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looking for some hunting knife recommendations. i use my gec stockman to break down game an really like it. i have used in the past my gec scout, an case trapper. i am looking at getting a new knife looking at the case two blade folding hunter, queen two blade folding hunter, case large stockman, canal street trapper, or the Schatt and Morgan sow belly..any advice?? an what do yo use in the field?
 
I know a few people who use a folder, but I personally prefer a drop point fixed blade for deer. The drop points slides in nicely with less worry about clipping something. It's also easier to clean. My fixed blade of cjoice is a 7" GL Drew in 52100. He is a maker that sells here on the forum.
 
Hello,

If you want a folding hunter, perhaps you may want to try and find something like this:-

 
Astrogator said:
Hello,

If you want a folding hunter, perhaps you may want to try and find something like this:-

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Love that Puma! An excellent choice for medium-small game. I'm with OH on this one, a Buck Model 110 (if it has to be a folder) a KaBar Mark1 would work well if the blade doesn't need a huge belly.

Captain O
 
I have changed hunting knives over the years. I used a Case Barlow as a teen (and was all I had), a Case jack knife, Remington (Camillus) Bullet knife (Trapper), Gerber Gator, and finally a Schrade USA 250T. The Schrade is essentially the Schrade version of a two blade Buck 110, or the Case and Queen folding hunters. Always liked having two blades. Started carrying a fixed blade about 10 years ago when deer hunting also. Of those, I probably like the Schrade and Remington Bullet knife the best. For me, it would be between the two folding hunters and the Queen costs more, but is in D2. Probably would get the Queen personally. The edge should last longer.
 
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There are a lot of variables here. Depending on what game you are hunting at any given time. I would suggest you match the knife to the game. A Muskrat Pattern knife is pretty hard to beat for small game like squirrels and rabbits. Pretty much useless for big game. A Stockman Pattern or Sowbelly is also a good choice for small game. I would go for something with a Clip Main Blade. For larger game like Deer, I would look at the 73 Scout, 72 Lock Back, Case Folding Hunter or any number of fixed blade knives. A Buck 110 is what I used for years on Deer. Field to Freezer.
 
It really depends on what you are hunting, small game just about any knife will work and larger game up to deer size a 4 inch blade is all you need. If it is a fixed blade a bird and trout knife works good. Several forum vendors carry Hess knives I do not own one but have held them at shows and they are nice. I use a mora knife probably paid less for that knife then any other and it holds an edge a long time and has done field duty on lots of deer and used a buck 110 for years.

Dave
 
I've used a Buck 110 for deer in the past. If I ever have time to go deer hinting again , I might give my Rough Rider large sunfish a shot at skinning.
For small game, I used a stockman, or a 3 1/2 inch Old Hickory paring knife.
Never hunted fowl, could never afford all the stamps required. (or the decoys, scull boat, fancy camo ...)
 
Personally I don't like a folder for skinning. Just to much work to clean your blade out when your done. For fixed blades I always use Silver Stag knives. They use real stag that they collect and use a high quality D2 steel, and their relatively affordable.
 
What about a GEC fixed blade? They're very lightweight and made properly just like GEC's slipjoints. I love my drop point.

 
Some great options given. Most folding knives are capable if kept sharp through the process. I once field dressed and quarter an elk with a Schrade trapper. I much prefer fixed blades with 3 1/2-4" blades for big game.

this one by ABS Master Smith Lin Rhea would fit the bill nicely.

This one I made for a friend for that very purpose works well.

Chris
 
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Post # 356 on this page (RR thread): http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-amp-Related-Slipjoints?p=8840535#post8840535
Shows field dressing a whitetail with a Rough Rider Jumbo Trapper. He says it sliced easier than any full custom and was still shaving sharp when finished.
So, a $15-$20 Rough Rider will field dress as well as any knife out there, plus if you happen to loose it, it can easily be replaced for very little money.
kj
 
kootenay joe said:
Post # 356 on this page (RR thread): http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-amp-Related-Slipjoints?p=8840535#post8840535
Shows field dressing a whitetail with a Rough Rider Jumbo Trapper. He says it sliced easier than any full custom and was still shaving sharp when finished.
So, a $15-$20 Rough Rider will field dress as well as any knife out there, plus if you happen to loose it, it can easily be replaced for very little money.
kj
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I wouldn't risk spoiling an expensive hunting trip if the only "hunting knife" I had broke. Invest in a knife that won't require replacement. Learn to keep it honed and prepared for use. My father never had to replace/repair a hunting knife. If you invest wisely, you'll only have to purchase a good hunting knife once. This will save money in the long run.

There's an old saying... "Buy it nice or buy it twice."

Do it right by purchasing a quality knife in the first place.
 
A small drop point (4" or less) fixed blade is really all you need. I prefer one with a hollow grind.
 
Captain O, a Rough Rider is a Quality knife. They do not "break" and edge hold well. I have been using carrying one of these for 7 years without any problems. There are plenty of posts here in BF that say the same thing: RR = excellent knives.
I do agree that it is smart to have a second knife with you in case the primary one gets lost.
It has taken me many years to accept that in knives, price and quality are only loosely connected. There are many inexpensive knives that perform as well or better than knives costing many times as much. When looking to buy a knife, do not dismiss one based on low price alone. Best is to look around here at BF for what others say are very good user knives.
kj
 
My very favorite hunting knife is a Marbles Fieldcraft in 52100 from the Mike Stewart days in Gladstone.

I also really like the old Schrade Walden two bladed folding hunters.

They are available for around 75 bucks on the popular internet auction site.
 
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