It's Deer Season, & I Need A New Blade!

One of my favorite fixed blades in that price range is the Helle Safari. The blade profile IMO is very well suited for hunting and general outdoor use.
 
The new line of smaller Beckers may be an option for you.
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@whetrock, The Helle knives do actually look pretty sweet, I have heard a few stories of them being slippery as sh*t though and people slicing their hands. But I suppose thats with any knife!

@upnorth, All of those above knives are super sweet. I have a BK2 and I kind of want something different but at the same time you can't beat Ethans work!
 
if on a budget, the Becker tweeners would be a great choice, or you could go with one of Bucks many hunting knives.
 
elitebrothers8 said:
Yeah that's what I was thinking. There is so many damn knives out there its hard to choose one for hunting!
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i tend to go with my old trusty Buck 110. a folder in a sheath seems to be alot less cumbersome on the belt, but here in Iowa im dressed for the cold weather we experience in december.... many layers can be kinda bulky
 
elitebrothers8 said:
@whetrock, The Helle knives do actually look pretty sweet, I have heard a few stories of them being slippery as sh*t though and people slicing their hands. But I suppose thats with any knife!

@upnorth, All of those above knives are super sweet. I have a BK2 and I kind of want something different but at the same time you can't beat Ethans work!
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Sounds like you answered your own question to me. :D The BK5/BK15 combo is the best there is for processing meat IMHO. The handles are removable for sanitizing or making your own wood handles, or buying some (tommythewho makes some AWESOME wood scales for the Beckers). You can even stipple the stock scales for more grip if you wanted, the BK15 comes with 2 sets, black & tan/ish.
 
TwinStick said:
Sounds like you answered your own question to me. :D The BK5/BK15 combo is the best there is for processing meat IMHO. The handles are removable for sanitizing or making your own wood handles, or buying some (tommythewho makes some AWESOME wood scales for the Beckers). You can even stipple the stock scales for more grip if you wanted, the BK15 comes with 2 sets, black & tan/ish.
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Haha I guess you are right. I really like the micarta handles!
 
Boozoo Chavis said:
Check out the line of Queen fixed blade knives. I used an Amber Bone Bear Head Hunter last year and the D2 steel performed great on Texas whitetail deer. They are very well made knives and can be found on the net in your price range.

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Although I'd agree.....I own a set of diamond sharpening stones.......

Queen D2 will hold a VERY good edge.....but it's a bear of a time to get it that good for the first time if you don't have diamond stones.
 
I say get a Mora or 3, with a decent sheath. Here's my 546. The knife cost about $11, the sheath $30, but worth it. I'll probably get a backup knife. This one went through 3 deer last season without sharpening, and was still sharp. I touched it up after the season. They come hair-popping sharp. Good steel. Hunting knives get covered in blood, guts, and bloody hair, all over. Avoid a knife with pourous handles, holes, nooks and crannies, etc. I can stick this Mora in the dishwasher if I need/want to.
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This is the sheath it comes with. I kept in in my fanny pack last season, and got the sheath after I decided I liked it for a hunting knife. I used to use a Delica.
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