what all around knife?

[blackveltbowhunter]

   Those are cool knives. Would like to add to my collection at some point. My Bro in-law actually has a version that is a double blade. A full time clip point blade, and the selector blade. It came with 2 different selector blades the gut hook and a serrated or saw type blade. Extremely versatile and cool knife.

[Boss .300 winmag]

  Those are cool knives. Would like to add to my collection at some point. My Bro in-law actually has a version that is a double blade. A full time clip point blade, and the selector blade. It came with 2 different selector blades the gut hook and a serrated or saw type blade. Extremely versatile and cool knife.
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Do they still make them?

Searched their site, none on it.

[blackveltbowhunter]

No.. I dont beleive so.    That looks like a dandy you have there And you are correct they are pretty rare.

   The knife my bro in-law has, was given to him 15 + years ago when we were teens, and saw alot of use then.... Im not ashamed to admit I had knife envy  he still has it but it doesnt see much use these days.

[Boss .300 winmag]

They probably have patented it too, the design really works well. Wish I had the whole set.

[hughjorgan]

Cutco serrated edge is my packing knife. http://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?itemGroup=5718

I use a cutco as well, non serrated, holds an edge well.

[Ridgeratt]

I haven't used a Havalon but I do like to use a folding utility knife with these blades in it.
Wickedly Sharp.
 The selling point for me was when the salesman showed me they are unbreakable by leaning on one way past what I would have.
It took 2 blades to skin a moose but I can get an elk done with one most times.

[CAMPMEAT]

Swiss Army pocket knife. It even opens a beer bottle when you're done. 

[Hunterman]

I carry a Case XX on my belt for the past 40 years. I use to carry my brothers Case XX knife (after he died while serving in the Army) that dad got him after he shot his first and only deer. Now Quick Draw carries it, and I carry my dads.

Hunterman(Tony)

[shoot-em-dead]

my carry knife in the field is a orange handled knife of Alaska with a gut hook. I've had it for about 4 years and have used it for deer every year, and several pigs. It holds an edge longer than any other hunting knives I've had and I really like the orange handle. I will also add that I have been wearing a leatherman on my hip for many, many years and I use it everyday. The absolute best tool I own. I have done deer with it also but mostly use it for work.

[tlbradford]

A Leatherman Wave is awesome, if you need a saw for any big game.  I like a medium size knife with a drop point and a thick spine for years of durability, and a thumb rise for protection from slipping and for flipping the knife upside down for gutting.  I dislike gut hooks because I don't like the aesthetics and I don't like getting hung up when making punctures.

[singleshot12]

The Sod Buster Jr. made by Case.  My most used knife from birds,fish to even skinning deer

[jackelope]

When backpacking I  only carry a Havalon Piranta with 10 or so blades. When I'm hunting local I carry the same and one of Rainshadow's knives I had him make for me.
Cant go wrong either way. The Havalon takes a little getting used to but it's literally scalpel sharp.

[Bean Counter]

I use a gerber with gut hook it is the only knife I use and have used it alot the gut hook is a must it makes it so much quicker and easier

Gerber Gator II. Love me a gut hook.

[Biggerhammer]

In my opinion a quality knife for big game is the next most important thing to the firearm. Steel is steel, it's all in the heat treat. There are many custom knife makers out there that have perfected their craft. I have never been one to use a gut hook or own a knife with a gut hook. I don't know if your looking for a readily available knife or what price range your looking within. You may want to consider ordering a hand made custom and having it in hand before the next season. Sure, some of these knives take time but are worth it in the long run. A quality custom knife will last you a life time afield. The plus is you can order it in any configuration you please, steel, scale/handle material, pins, liners etc. I am very fond of good custom knives and enjoy working a animal with quality steel almost as much as taking them.

Several makers I would suggest and use are.

http://www.geneingramknives.com/

My newest addition to my collection. Ingram H325, D2, Mosaic pins, Honduran Rose Wood scales.



From top to bottom: #4 Bird & Trout, #1 Drop Point, #6 Drop Point, Pocket Shortcut.



http://www.charlesmayknives.com/

From top to bottom elephant ivory May's. MidSkinner, Noxubee, Tallahatchie.



http://winstonknives.blademakers.com/

Winston extended model 22(top) Winston model 69 bottom.



Winston model 22.



Winston model 38 "Skinner".



Winston's, Ingram's & May's.

[Austrian Hunter]

Cutco serrated edge is my packing knife. http://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?itemGroup=5718

x2 here.  The only knife I use for skinning and gutting.