Ka-bar short or Recurve???

[Bozman]

Hey guys I am wanting to get a good knife for hunting (gutting deer) and toting around in the woods while on hikes or camping. Right now I am looking at the Short Ka-bar or the Ka-bar revurve, which one would you recommend for the job?

Thanks,
Bozman

 

[Blue Sky]

I own a Kabar shorty and have dressed out a few deer with it. Works just fine, but I will say that the sharpened clip is a liability. It nicks things you'd rather not nick and you really need to be aware of it all the time. I use it because I like it, find it a fine field knife and just wanted to I guess, but there are better designs for that purpose. If the recurve you mention is this one:

https://www.kabar.com/product_detai...goryId=1,2,3,7&categoryName=Military/Tactical

I would expect it to function about the same. If you were looking for a dedicated field dressing tool I'd say search for something in a 4" drop point style (there are plenty to choose from) but as an all-around knife that would occasionally dress a deer, either would do the job.

BTW, welcome to Bladeforums!

 

[Bozman]

Thanks Blue Sky, I only dress out 2-3 deer a year so I think I will go with the Kabar shorty for the fact that I will use it for other things more than i will field dressing.

Bozman

 

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i have used the kabar warthog to field dress and skin deer, great knife for this purpose.