I need a Hunting knife. My Bk2 just doesn't cut it

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I need a Hunting knife. The BK2 is just too big. I would like something with micarta handles that my kids would want when im gone. I would use if for deer, elk and fish. Would be nice if it were less than $100
 
Hunting knife, micarta handle, under $100, and something that will last to pass down to your kids. Hmmmm.....

Sounds like you're looking for an ESEE 3, or maybe the Ontario TAK. Both work well for hunting.

The knife I take hunting with me the most believe it or not, is a Schrade Sharpfinger. It is IMO one of the best hunting knives made. If the handle isn't a dealbreaker, the Cold Steel Master Hunter in San Mai 3 is under $100. Might also want to look into the Fallkniven F1, or Cold Steel Pendleton. The size and shape of the knife you will need really depends on what you hunt. What do you go after? Deer? Hogs? Turkey?
 
$130 you can get a Swamp Rat Rodent Solution

Middle Knife, these are not micarta handles but black paper, you can get Micarta for the same price though in Black and Brown.

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Firestrike said:
$130 you can get a Swamp Rat Rodent Solution

Middle Knife, these are not micarta handles but black paper, you can get Micarta for the same price though in Black and Brown.
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They ARE micarta handles. Black paper micarta. Paper just describes the material the phenolic solution is mixed with. IE - paper micarta, canvas micarta, linen micarta.
 
I agree with you relative to the BK-2. The BK-16 works much better for a hunting knife. You can get aftermarket micarta handles and you'll have about $100 into the knife.

ESEE 3 would work nicely; I would prefer one with a non-painted blade personally.

Hunting knives.... my "hunting knife" is a Spyderco Moran which has plastic handles and does not have a full length tang.

I find that a 3-4" blade length the most practical and user friendly. But I would not choose to quarter an elk with one unless I had to.

Queen makes some very practical hunting knives in the 4" blade length and includes a micarta handled versions. They are all in D2 steel that takes a keen edge and holds it. Have not bought a Queen in a year or so, but in the past I had to do some serious sharpening to get an edge I was statisfied with. Buck and Case make similar knives.

Take a look at the Bark River knives with some sort of drop point blade in the 3-4" blade length and they are excellent knives. Some are available in micarta.

The Fallkniven F1 is a great knife, but it is difficult to find one with a micarta handles. My micarta handled F1 far excceded your budget, but it certainly would be a knife you'd be proud to leave your kids.

For a bit more money, consider a custom made by Bob Dozier in D2 steel. Probably won't be with micarta handles. AG Russell sells a number of his models that are quite popular. My last one was the Wilderness Guide's knife which I like a lot. It would be a reasonable knife for many of the tasks associated with a larger game animal if you think a 3 or 4" blade length is too short. Take a look at his offerings.
 
If you like your BK2 then I'd say go with a BK-16 (or BK15 or BK17). I've used my BK16 for camping, hunting, and skinning deer. It's a great all-a-rounder. Knife + micarta scales would be right under budget. I recommend etching the logo then stripping the coating.
 
As of now I'm looking at the
Bk16
Ontario blackbird in 154cm
Ontario rat 3 in 1095 or d2
Ontario tak 1095 or d2
And knives of Alaska in d2

I only worry is that d2 will be hard for me to sharpen. And that the 1095 will rust
 
wolverine_173 said:
As of now I'm looking at the
Bk16
Ontario blackbird in 154cm
Ontario rat 3 in 1095 or d2
Ontario tak 1095 or d2
And knives of Alaska in d2

I only worry is that d2 will be hard for me to sharpen. And that the 1095 will rust
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1095 does rust, but just keep it oiled. No problem. D2 is not hard to sharpen. Don't worry about it.

For deer I like a blade a little on the small side. (like the Sharpfinger) For elk, I would think you would need a little bigger blade, but still not something huge and unwieldy. I think the Ontario TAK would be plenty of knife for you. It is a happy medium. I think it would be large enough to deal with elk, and not too big to dress deer.
 
AntDog said:
They ARE micarta handles. Black paper micarta. Paper just describes the material the phenolic solution is mixed with. IE - paper micarta, canvas micarta, linen micarta.
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Entirely different feel than Canvas Micarta.
 
Firestrike said:
Entirely different feel than Canvas Micarta.
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Yep. The grain is very fine on paper micarta. Canvas micarta feels a lot rougher (from the canvas). I've seen micarta made out of a lot of different textiles. You should see burlap micarta. Very cool looking!
 
I'd suggest that you try one of Robert Hankins' Alpha Hunters. They have g10 handles, and hand hollow ground D2 blades that cut like lasers. He really has his D2 heat treat down to a science. They cost in the neighborhood of $125 complete with a kydex sheath that you can actually use and are well worth it....(FWIW, I sold off my custom Dozier because my Hankins cut circles around it)...
 
wolverine_173 said:
how about knives of alaska in D2?

I see some on ebay
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My step dad has a set of KOA knives and they are very nice. The more i use D2 the more i like it. I think the knives of alaska would be a good choice. D2 is not hard to sharpen either unless your using cheap wet stones or something then it will take forever but with diamond hone stones it takes minutes to sharpen. I'd say KOA or Fallkniven if you want stainless.
 
if you decide to go with the rat 3 just go ahead and spend a little more on esee 3. trust me the feel of the esee alone is worth the small price increase.
 
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