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Ill second a Bark River, but the woodland. I think I may be getting one of those too
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What knife do I get for hunting?
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if a paring knife is best for small game like squirrels and rabbits, then a bird and trout knife would be good too.
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what's the "lip" on the knife for, where the handle meets the blade. Some knives it's bigger like on Buck knives. is that just to keep your hand from slipping?
A guard? As shown in this photo, some knives have one and some don't.
Sometimes it's a separate piece of material (like the above knife on the right) and sometimes it's only an indention like this knife:
But yes, the purpose is to keep the hand from sliding forward onto the blade. It's level of usefulness is determined by personal preference, style of knife, and intended purpose of knife.
Sometimes it's a separate piece of material (like the above knife on the right) and sometimes it's only an indention like this knife:
But yes, the purpose is to keep the hand from sliding forward onto the blade. It's level of usefulness is determined by personal preference, style of knife, and intended purpose of knife.
I love hunting and camping and any other outdoor activity for that matter. I've seen a lot of good replies and great knives here and I want to recommend some too.
First of all I think that the emerson cqc-12 is unparalleled for ANY task (EDC, SD, hunting or whatever else you need it to do) and the price is quite right considering what you would pay for a strider or sebbie.
If you want a fixed blade there's nothing that beats swamp rat or scrapyard knives if you take into account the price. They are absolutely best buy and will serve you WELL.
First of all I think that the emerson cqc-12 is unparalleled for ANY task (EDC, SD, hunting or whatever else you need it to do) and the price is quite right considering what you would pay for a strider or sebbie.
If you want a fixed blade there's nothing that beats swamp rat or scrapyard knives if you take into account the price. They are absolutely best buy and will serve you WELL.
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In addition to the above recommendations, I think it's definitely worth investigating the "scandinavian" style of hunting knives. Many people like these knives.
For example, check out this superb hand-forged carbon-steel based Roselli Hunting knife (I have the Grandfather knife which has a shorter blade, and it's awesome):
Or this EKA hunting knife:
Helle also makes several interesting hunting knives, such as this one:
or something from Brusletto:
or a Martiini:
The modern scandinavian approach is best illustrated with the Fallkniven H1 which has a high end blade:
For example, check out this superb hand-forged carbon-steel based Roselli Hunting knife (I have the Grandfather knife which has a shorter blade, and it's awesome):
Or this EKA hunting knife:
Helle also makes several interesting hunting knives, such as this one:
or something from Brusletto:
or a Martiini:
The modern scandinavian approach is best illustrated with the Fallkniven H1 which has a high end blade:
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Beauty, eh?The modern scandinavian approach is best illustrated with the Fallkniven H1 which has a high end blade:
If you do not like the H1 with a really practical rubber type handle, JRE and knivesshipfree makes custom handles.
I really like the H1 and use is for bushcraft/outdoor things.
If you want a smaller hunting knife I would recommend the Fallkniven WM1. It is almost like a normal folder in size, but fixed.
I really like the H1 and use is for bushcraft/outdoor things.
If you want a smaller hunting knife I would recommend the Fallkniven WM1. It is almost like a normal folder in size, but fixed.
Johnny,
If you can spend $100, I'll try to give you a choice that may just leave you enough for a decent pocket knife, too. First, when I say 'mail order', I am referring to knifestore or knifeworks, etc, on the web.
Here is an assortment:
From top down: Buck 192 Vanguard (420HC ~$60 mo), Benchmade 201 Activator+ (D2 ~$75 mo), KaBar #1232 Hunter (AUS6[?] ~ $35 mo), and Queen Cutlery #92 (D2 ~$50 mo). Not shown is the Buck 102 - a small version of the Buck 119 - and it runs from ~$43 - $60 depending on whether it is, like the 119 at Wally World, Al/black phenolic or the 'dress-up' brass fg & pommel with rosewood handle, like the 192 above. The 119 for $34 at Wally World is a deal - it may just be too much of a fixed blade, the others being considerably smaller. The KaBar is an import, the rest are US-made.
Here is a modern pair, new this year, of Buck 'Gen5 Skinners' - the top is #005RWS (154CPM ~$75 mo) and the bottom is #005GYS (420HC mo ~$55). In the next view, the 005GYS is ni the horizontal carry nylon sheath, while the 005RWS comes with the leather vertical sheath. I like the cheaper one better - a great woods-walking companion - and only 7 3/8" overall length`(The Benchmade is 8 1/8"). I like the horizontal sheath.
Here is the Buck 119 on the left, with the 110, 503, and Spyderco Native going to the right:
Here is a Buck 119, 102, 005, and 192 for relative size comparison:
You might consider a decent folder, too. The Spyderco Native in S30V is great, if you can find one at a Wally World. The Buck 503 Prince is a small version of the Buck 110 - which is the same price ($25 ea at W-W). The Kershaw Scallion, Leek, and Blur run from $30-$40-$50 - and are great, too. Here are the Buck 110, Kershaw Blur, Leek, & Scallion, with a Spyderco Native at the right end. A version of each was available at Wally World'
Let us know what you decide.
Stainz
PS Sorry about the condition of some of my knives... some have seen a bit of use - all get carried.
If you can spend $100, I'll try to give you a choice that may just leave you enough for a decent pocket knife, too. First, when I say 'mail order', I am referring to knifestore or knifeworks, etc, on the web.
Here is an assortment:
From top down: Buck 192 Vanguard (420HC ~$60 mo), Benchmade 201 Activator+ (D2 ~$75 mo), KaBar #1232 Hunter (AUS6[?] ~ $35 mo), and Queen Cutlery #92 (D2 ~$50 mo). Not shown is the Buck 102 - a small version of the Buck 119 - and it runs from ~$43 - $60 depending on whether it is, like the 119 at Wally World, Al/black phenolic or the 'dress-up' brass fg & pommel with rosewood handle, like the 192 above. The 119 for $34 at Wally World is a deal - it may just be too much of a fixed blade, the others being considerably smaller. The KaBar is an import, the rest are US-made.
Here is a modern pair, new this year, of Buck 'Gen5 Skinners' - the top is #005RWS (154CPM ~$75 mo) and the bottom is #005GYS (420HC mo ~$55). In the next view, the 005GYS is ni the horizontal carry nylon sheath, while the 005RWS comes with the leather vertical sheath. I like the cheaper one better - a great woods-walking companion - and only 7 3/8" overall length`(The Benchmade is 8 1/8"). I like the horizontal sheath.
Here is the Buck 119 on the left, with the 110, 503, and Spyderco Native going to the right:
Here is a Buck 119, 102, 005, and 192 for relative size comparison:
You might consider a decent folder, too. The Spyderco Native in S30V is great, if you can find one at a Wally World. The Buck 503 Prince is a small version of the Buck 110 - which is the same price ($25 ea at W-W). The Kershaw Scallion, Leek, and Blur run from $30-$40-$50 - and are great, too. Here are the Buck 110, Kershaw Blur, Leek, & Scallion, with a Spyderco Native at the right end. A version of each was available at Wally World'
Let us know what you decide.
Stainz
PS Sorry about the condition of some of my knives... some have seen a bit of use - all get carried.
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