Hunting knives opinions

[Duckslayer89]

I had two Benchmades because my buddy was a dealer and I still can't see the hype behind these knives.  They are of great quality but I have found nothing to support the crazy retail price that is asked for them.  But of course most American made knives these days are of high quality and it really all just comes down to personal preference.  My buddy has a KOA knife and it seems like a pretty nice knife for the price.

I didn't think 90 bucks was to high really for what your getting. Seems like an average price. There was more expensive knives made with less quality steel and made in Taiwan for more money.

[Buzz2401]

That does sound like a good deal.  I have never seen a Benchmade for less then $150 but haven't been in the market for a new knife in years.  I do think it is super crazy that companies sell foreign made knives above $50.  But people buy them.

[Magnum_Willys]

Havalon for backup. Not impressed with outdoor edge - seems to dull really quick. Going back to sharp buck for primary.

Buck 103 Skinner is $40 on Amazon.  All you need.

[Ingwe]

Buck knives

[Thehowler]

Inherited a nice older Ruana from my dad. I carried that knife for years in the woods. Almost lost it once so no longer carry it.

[thinkingman]

I used a Spyderco Bill Moran Droppoint on an elk this year.
VG10 blade was scary sharp when I started and scary sharp when I finished.
Love the size, shape, balance and handle.
Great knife.

[ribka]

i have benchmade, havalon, spyderco, buck, cold steel master hunter (scary sharp), finish knives and a couple custom damascus hunting knives and i find myself using these more and more:

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Classic-Paring-Knife/dp/B005LRYE36/ref=zg_bs_289859_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ND1BDB

decent steel and sharpens up nice

a few in the pack with a stone

and this one

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Skinning-Blade-Fibrox-Handle/dp/B000MF0YD6/ref=sr_1_6?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1486703721&sr=1-6&keywords=skinning+knife

[cooltimber]

buck 119 and Havalon

[Firedogg]

Fallkniven Idun... it will become a family heirloom you will hand down. Amazing knives.

[actionshooter]

I use several knives but I keep going back to the Buck Paklites, They were freebies at RMEF banquets for a couple of years and work really well.

[JeffRaines]

Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter made quick work of a deer this year. I think one of the nicer points about the Benchmades are the warranty and 'ever sharp' guarantee. At the end of the season just send it in and get it inspected and sharpened.

[Labs07]

I carry a Ruana, a folding buck and a swing blade

[JDHasty]

My cousin who was recruited to go up to Alaska to guide for Ray McNutt used to say:  If there is another knife that is as good a fixed blade hunting knife as a Ruana it is a well kept secret.   

[724wd]

the old ruanas are better than the later ones.  I can't remember if you're supposed to look FOR an M, or the other way around.  I have one that's 30 plus years old.  It's made for small hands, so my kids get to carry it (once I build a new sheath... a dog ate the last one)

[JakeLand]

Look into POST knives ! They are made by Jim Post and they are awesome he mainly does knives for trappers for skinning but I have several and they very well done and very affordable and not fancy