Hunting Knife

Fallkniven H1 or F1.
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Fallknivens are great. Other ones I like in the $150 price range are Buck Van Guard S30V (Cabelas), Cold Steel Master Hunter, Blackjack 125 (Knifeworks and other online retailers). You should also check out the exchange here at BF; there are frequently some very nice hunting knives from custom makers offered at that price.
 
scobby100 said:
Looking for recommendations on good hunting knife...
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I really like the Bark River's, Loveless style, Drop Point Hunter in that role.











The 154CM blade offers better edge retention then Bark River's awesome A2 and is fairly stain resistant to boot.

I've seen them as low as $160, even cheaper for pre-owned examples.




Big Mike
 
The Case 3 Finn style hunting knife has served my family well for the last 50 years or so.
 
Let's see field dressing/skinning deer and or hog. If I can assume you are in Louisiana something stainless or semi-stainless would be well suited. I have heard good things about Scott Gossman CPM 154 (have a psk w/ this steel on order from him) Had a PSK from him in A2 that was very good as well. Either one could be had w/ a cord wrap for under your $150 mark. Also check out any D2 knife in as edgeholding and stainresistence is good as well. Have a swamp rat vex in D2 and it is great! Good luck
 
It looks like you have some great choices from the previous posters:thumbup:.

I'll just add a few other things to keep in mind.
1. Get a knife with a comfortable grip; also look into knives that are non slip when wet (or bloody)
2. Make sure that you like that way the sheath rides on your side (assuming that is where you'll have it.) If you do a lot of hiking or if you are just sitting in a tree stand, you don't want the knife jabbing you in the side.
3. Generally speaking, a drop point makes a very nice hunting blade. This is because the point of the blade points "toward" the edge and you have less chance hitting the guts. However, if you have gutted many animals you probably don't have to worry about it too much.;)

I use many different types of knives when I am out hunting and trapping. As aforementioned the knives listed above look pretty good.

Good luck on your endeavor.:)
Flatlander
 
Buck Vanguard, Alaskan Guide in S30V from Cabelas.

I've recommended this knife so many times I think I should get royalties or something. :)
 
your budget of $150 can put some of the finest steel ever honed to an edge and held by man into your hand. there are a great many offerings from top manufacturers available to you with that sort of cabbage.

the Fallkniven H1 springs to my mind as a hands-down winner, but there are plenty of other makers and models out there for you to consider.
 
This upcoming deer season I'm going to give my Izula a try. I might also pick up a 3-Mil to try out as well. For the past deer seasons, I've used a Western Cutlery W36.
 
For about $30, I'll take my Becker Necker any day. The blade is the perfect length for my index finger cover the spine all the way to the tip - handy when you are up to your elbow in a deer and can't see exactly what you're doing.

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Beckerhead #42
 
Thanks for all the information ... just bought a Fallkniven F1 and looking to buy a Bark River's
 
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