hunting knife recommendation

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I 'm in the market for a fixed blade hunting and have $50.00 to spend. I really would like a carbon steel blade around 4 inches in length. The knife will be used for deer/turkey hunting, small game, to skin catfish and light camp chores"no chopping" . I woulld like to hear your recommendation.
 
I've never had one, but a lot of people swear by their Grohmanns. The original design or the bird & trout would probably fit the bill nicely.

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I've never handled a Grohmann, but if you up your spending limit by five bucks or so you can get a Bark River Mini Canadian. I have one, and they're built h*ll-for-stout, and come shaving sharp from the factory. And since they're made of A2, they fill your carbon steel requirement.

James
 
Certainly the BRK&T products come to mind particularly their Professional line, other options Cold Steel Master Hunter, Benchmade Rant and Gamer.
 
I have skinned a lot of deer and my nod goes to Bark River. I have a woodland special which is a good size for that task as well as any other chores in the field. Good all around knife and as said before, stout. Thinking about getting a mikro-canadian.
 
Blue Sky said:
Carbon steel hunters are not too common, unfortunately. Especially at $50 or less.

But, for an extra $5 I think a Master Hunter would fit the bill nicely:
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1200
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I thought about the Master Hunter vs. the Bark River Mini Canadian or Highland, but I think that the micarta Bark River uses is much more comfortable than Cold Steel's Kraton. I've used both, and that's my experience. Your experience may be different. Carbon V is good steel, and so is A2, so either on would suit your needs.

James
 
I've cleaned a lot of salmon with my Buck 119. Filleted a halibut with it Thursday. It has worked real well for me. Stainless blade, not carbon, but it takes a very keen edge and holds it well, easy to touch-up too.
Bob
 
The best deal on the best performing hunting knife is from AG Russell...the knife is the Bark River Woodland Special - $55.00, next size up is the Highland Special - $60.00...

or, if you want a traditional guard take a look at this one for $63...

http://www.888knivesrus.com/product/BA111BCM

For more information on Bark River Knives you can visit... www.knifeforums.com
They have their own section there as well as many many posts in the "Outdoors" section.

Yes they are a few $ more than your $50 budget but if you brew your coffee at home for a week instead of getting it from the coffee shop......

Cheers,
Collecter
 
Blue Sky said:
Carbon steel hunters are not too common, unfortunately. Especially at $50 or less.

But, for an extra $5 I think a Master Hunter would fit the bill nicely:
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1200
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Can't go wrong with any of the recommendations. cheaperthandirt.com has the Cold Steel Master Hunter in Carbon V (high carbon steel) for $41 and change, which is a killer price for a knife I've heard many members speak highly of.
 
Thanks for the replies. I won't order until wendsday morning but right now BRKT is looking good as is the Master Hunter. If anyone else has a suggestion I would love to hear it as well. My mind isn't made up yet. Thanks again.
 
I'll second the Master Hunter - I didn't recommend it at first because I didn't think you could find one under $50, but since you can, it's a great choice.
 
How about a Benchmade 190 drop point hunter. It has a 4" blade of 440C steel and you should be able to find one for around $50.00 or $60.00 bucks.
 
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