What Is a Good Hunting Knife??

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Hey,

How about giving some opinions on what you think would be a good hunting knife? Fixed blades are preferred and the knife will be used for field dressing game and general cutting chores around the camp. Also if you can keep them to less than $100 that would be great.
What has served you well for these chores? Are there any that you would not hesitate to pack into the woods on a hunting/camping trip?
All opinions welcomed.

Thank you for your time and help.

Nala
 
For your price range in a fixed blade look at these regardless of what anyone says to you about the owner of the company.

1st Choice: Master Hunter by Cold Steel. (a great knife in the hand and good blade steel too).

2nd Choice: The Pendelton Hunter

3rd Choice: Pendelton Mini Hunter. These are all great comforrtable in the hand users at bargain prices.


STR
 
The Bark River Huntsman would serve you very well.It goes for about $110.Bark River knives are some of the best quality knives that you can get in that price range.
 
A sturdy drop-point blade of 3-5", a comfortable handle that will give a good grip when wet or covered with blood and fat; steel that will hold and edge and be easily resharpened; and a sturdy sheath are my top criteria. Some of my favorites: Cold Steel Master Hunter in Carbon V, Fallkniven F1 or H1, Marble's Campcraft, Roselli errapukko (hunting knife), Helle Eggen, Dozier K2 (and several other Doziers).
 
I really like my Marbles knives,as okbohn said,great steel and very well maid plus they are very easy on the eyes.

I also think buck's are great,good steel,great warranty!

For $40 or so a Queen premium hunter is a bargain in my opinion,your choice of blade shape,handle material and D2 steel.
 
I've used a Cold Steel Master Hunter and Bark River Mini Canadian to field dress deer. The Mini Canadian is small enough to carry all the time in camp.
Jim
 
I second the Huntsman recommendation. Also the Queen Premium hunter is a very nice knife. D2 is excellent, but sometimes hard to maintain if you have to sharpen in the field. Also, plan to sharpen it when you get it.

Fallknivens all come razor sharp as do Marble's, Bark River. Orion also often needs a little sharpening time, but the 52100 steel is worth it.
 
Bark River Highland. I paired mine with a Bark River Pro Scalpel and plan to try them both out this hunting season.
 
I'm an avid hunter. I've used a CS Master Hunter for years in Carbon V. Knowing that this knife is scarce I would have to recommend the Fallkniven F1. Never used one but the shape, etc seems right for field dressing. I value a soft handle of some sort due to slick goop when using it. Sounds trivial until you cut yourself trying to hang on or have to fish it out of the chest cavity. I've aslo come to the conclusion that your field dressing knife should be reserved just for that when possible. I don't like deer goop in my sandwitch at camp. I also don't like food smells on my knife when in the field. Another thought is that you don't want to trim limbs (tree) and other things then try to dress a deer. I like a four to five inch blade with a thin profile and lots of 'belly.' The thin blade is easier to bust between the ribs and sturnum and the curve helps trim the diaphram, fat, etc. I.e. Fallkniven F1.
 
The only thing I don't like about the Fallkniven and the Marbles on the closeout at DLT is the rubber-like handles. I have never liked them. Just personal preference, though.
 
I think you would be hard pressed to find a better hunting knife than the buck knife. In particular the 119 special (larger), 105 pathfinder (medium) and the 102 pathfinder (small) are great hunting knives good steel to get you through the skinning process, a finger guard and nice sweep of their blade designs are all desirable attributes in a hunting knife. They fit well in your budget and they have really nice and functional sheaths. They have in my opinion, one of the best guarantees and have the most outstanding personal to help you with your knife if any issues arise. Another added benefit is that they are made right here in the U.S.A. Good luck choosing and keep us posted on what you get!
 
A good hunting knife????

Look at the offerings from Bob Dozier. Bark River knives are also terrific.

You get what you pay for!:grumpy: Usually!

In the case of Bob Dozier and Bark River, you get a little more than you pay for.:):)
 
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