need some advice

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Hey gents,

I've been lurking around this forum for a little bit trying to find some info on good custom made hunting/skinning knives. My knife knowledge on this side if fairly limited. I really only know anything about manufactured tactical knives.

So what I'm asking is who are some reputable guys that make "reasonable" priced knives that's nice to look at but I won't turn around and stab myself with the same knife for actually using it for anything other than display?
I would very much like to be able to pass the knife onto my son when he is old enough (he's 15 months, so he's got quite a bit of time).
I was about to pull the trigger on an Arno Bernard mammoth molar knife then I read mammoth molar is brittle and will break off fairly easy if dropped.
I am also fairly novice at sharpening, but I will (bare with me) hone my skills before touching a blade that I poured a good bit of money into and wish to be able to pass down.

I guess "reasonable" is extremely vague. The Arno Bernard I mentioned was 495, so something in that ballpark. I don't mind going a bit above that, if its something I will get years and years of use and so will my son (and hopefully his son and so on). Is that even possible with my price range?

Thank you guys for your time!
 
Well, I think you will find no shortage of amazing knife makers here that could easily fit your bill. I will offer my opinion on one maker who I think makes amazing hunters you won't be afraid to use. Mike Williams is a mastersmith who make some of the best hunters on the market today. There is a reason he wins "Best Hunter" at Blade Show every couple years for many years running. I own three of his Quachita Hunters, one fancy with mammoth and two that I use regularly. I liked mine so much that I bought another in 3/4 size for my 14 year old son. Mike is also a great guy, easy to work with and his hunters are in your price range. PM me if you want his contact info.







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Thank you both very much.
I have looked at Karl Andersen a few times, and while very nice, nice really strikes me.
Mwschilling, i do not believe i have the intellectual capacity to be able to find how to pm someone. I have been searching for about 10 minutes now.
 
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