WHATS THE BEST HUNTING KNIFE?

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Hello, even though deer season is about 9 months away, I'm going to start my inventory early. The first thing I need a new hunting knife. I generally hunt white tail deer. So I will need a knife that is good for skinning, meat slicing, and all around dirty jobs at the camp and in the woods. Have any suggestions? I would really like a nice custom knife, but I would not mind a name brand, if it is a good one. I would also like the knife to have a traditional look.
THANKS!!!
-JOE-
 
Well, I don't know about the best but I can point you in a few directions. For the money I can recommend James Parks. I have one of his knives and they are definately under priced. The knife below sells for $140. His website is at:
http://users.ticnet.com/blademan/

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Also check out Lynn Griffith and George Tichbourne both make excellent knives.
http://www.tichbourneknives.com/
http://www.griffithknives.com/gallerybks1.html

And maybe something from Rob Simonich www.simonichknives.com


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Dennis Bible

[This message has been edited by shootist16 (edited 01-09-2000).]
 
Hello NAN,

That knife posted by shootist16 is really great! However, not everyone would be inclined to spend that amount of money (reasonable though it is...). If money is a consideration, then you might check out the Cold Steel Master Hunter. Definitely the right size and shape, and you can buy a factory second from Cold Steel for about $35.00. This is a knife that won't cause you to kick yourself or loose sleep over if you loose it.

have fun,
Phil Reedy
 
I'll also second the cold steel master hunter, good knife for the money. And I'll through in a vote for the Spyderco Moran, also an excellent knife.

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Dennis Bible
 
Look for something with about a 4" blade length. One knife with a very practical design is the Buck Vanguard. A variant that might also be useful is the "zipper" variant with a hook to split hide. If deer is your largest game you might want to look at somewhat narrower blades for working around the vent when gutting. Another slick knife is the AG Russell Deer Hunter (at agrussell.com). It has a thin blade and is one of the most compact and practical options.

If you want to also be able to clean small game you might look at a pointier clip point blade rather than a drop-point. You can get all the above with one of the multi-knife combo packs from Outdoor Edge.
 
Bob Dozier skinner designs!! Very good edge retention, nice handle. At a price the user can afford. I usually carry an Anza file knife with multi color handle, it holds an edge longer than any knife I own, a bitch to sharpen though. Its not as comfortable as the Dozier.

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Tis better to be the hunter......than the hunted
 
NAN, go over to Neil Blackwoods site, http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Meeting/5520/index.html
and look at the "small hunter". I think that design and size is perfect for a hunting knife. I have one of those in the mail. Also, check out Guns&Ammo, 12/99, Ross Seyfried has an excellent article on hunting knives. He is a big advocate of the short drop point blade hunting knife. IMHO, if the blade is over 4", it's too long. Good Luck
 
Hi Nan -- some great and diverse suggestions here. Are you looking in a certain price range, and/or is there a particular blade material you prefer? That might help to whittle down the options...

Glen
 
I'll vote for a Marble Fieldcraft. Tough stuff, ball bearing steel. No rubber handle. Custom look and feel. Great tradition. Nice leather sheath. Feels great in the hand. Pick 'em up on the net for 60-70 dollars. I have a micarta Fieldcraft that I bought at a gun and knife show for $50 NIB. Absolutely love it. Now I have a micarta Woodcraft as well and that would be my second choice.



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Hoodoo

No, I do not weep at the world--I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife.
Zora Neale Hurston

Oversharpen the blade, and the edge will soon blunt.
Lao Tsu
 
Big Tex,
Thanks for the mention!
As you know, we took my basic Small Hunter model and added some personal features for you. 1/4" longer blade, more of a drop point (than the pictured one on the website) and slightly longer handle. This is one of the benifits of working with a custom maker! Together you can create a knife that fits YOU!
Cant wait to hear what you think of it,
Neil

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I like BlackJack's Trail Guide. I have a Micarta handled one that I have used for years. The J. Wharton seen below has been a good one the past few months that I have owned it too. I don't know where he's from, but he makes a good knife.
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