Hunting knives?

[DBake]

What is the make and model of your knife?

I am currently looking at Knives of Alaska trying to decide on what model.

[257 Wby Mag]

KOA, Alpha Wolf, thats what the pard and I carry. I've also been known to carry Cold Steel Master Hunter and Mini Penelton Hunter series. I tend to favor the Alpha Wolf....

[coonhound]

I currently have a Kershaw, the one with the replaceable blades not sure what the model is.  It's been a good knife but I will soon be picking up one of the following.

Blade Tech with S30V steel http://www.blade-tech.com/Wegner-Pro-Hunters-Knife-Extreme-G-10-Plain-Edge-pr-806.html

Bench Made with S30V steel http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=745

Both of these knives are outstanding.

Coon

[PacificNWhunter]

I use Knives of Alaska, great knives...I like the option of having an orange handle incase you drop it at night.

I use a elk hunter sure grip.

My back up is a Kershaw

[bowhuntin]

I am currently using a kershaw whirlwind. It is an alright Knife, it is affordable, but I have had a hard time getting it back to a sharpness where it can shave my arm hair. I bought a cutco 2 3/4" lockback knife, which is supposed to have a higher quality of steel used for the blade. Hopefully it will be easier to sharpen compared to my kershaw, it could just be an error on my part of sharpening it though. I also looked at the drop point model that they had, nice knife, supposedly can dress out something like 8 animals before it will ever need to sharpened.

[PNWCOONASS]

Bark River Knife, I have the Gamesman I think it was called model.  These knives are very stready.  Thick tangs and have a convex edge as opposed to most knives that have a concave edge. 

do a google search for them. 

[Blade]

I also have a Bark River, good knife.  Used a 1980's model Gerber for many years also good steel.  Had a knife built by Roe Morris from Auburn, met him at the Puyallup Sportmans show last year, took delivery in Dec. so did not get to use it in 07.

Any one else have a Morris knife?  He did a beautiful job on mine

[Skyvalhunter]

Got a picture of a Morris knife?

[dbllunger]

My hunting knife is a Schrade that is 30-31yrs old.  Cut up a lot of game.  I also pack a Steel Wyoming knife.  This year I gutted, and cut up my daughters deer with a free "Danner" Gerber.  I have a Knives of AK caping knife.  I like it and it works great.  Personally I would like it to hold an edge a little better.  Feels a little soft in the steel, but works great.  Just tried a Kershaw USA folder is SS normal edged assisted opener.  I am getting one soon.  Awesome knife with a great blade design  100 bones at Sportsmans.  Just checked on-line, and 82.00 bucks at Knifeworks.com. http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=8498

[rideorange]

bob dozier professional guides knife, good general purpose, great for the heavy stuff, works well as a skinner, actually have used it more for rattlesnake than anything else. other is a ag russel arkansas tooth pick bone handle walker lock, been the best knife i have ever owned, daily carry and usually the only one i pack in the field, has cleaned several deer and even boned a few out, have been able to handle the whole job with this knife, it is said this design has gutted more deer than any other, just like guns though, you cant have too many, always wanting and adding more, just happen to use this one the most

[Coasthunterjay]

The best by far my father has both and i love them. As soon as i can afford them i will buy them also. I have used alot of knives on Elk, bear, deer, coyotes, cougar, birds. Lots of different skins and furs there that would dull a regular blade up quick. These are the best and will stay sharp animal after animal and never need a re-sharpening. Great on those trips were you are hunting with three or four other guys and end up being the guy who has the Knives. If you know what i mean...............



And they have a warrenty just like leupold scopes. They forever warrenty these and sharpen them no matter who owns them. but me and my father have yet to need to......

These are a purchase that would save alot of people money in the future. One good investment. Get the cutco sportsman knives.

[MountainWalk]

i like a plain old gerber pocket knive, a KOA muskrat skinner, and a handmade knife my g-pa made out of spring steel, railroad spikes, and other knives.
these stay in the side pocket of my pack at all times..
the KOA  d-2 steel is a little tuff to sharpen,, but it is super resistant to weather.. love the rounded point

[boneaddict]

Idabooner has the best hunting knife I have ever used.  That thing just looks at a moose hide and it peels off.  I hope he forgets it at my house again.  Last time it took alot of effort to take it back to him.

[Intruder]

I really like the Knives of Alaska stuff.... great knife.  Buck still makes a good knife.   

[huntnphool]

I think knives is what adds the most weight to my packs.   I generally carry several, 2 different sized Ruana knives, a Whitetail Skinner, 2 different sized Cabelas Alaskan Guide Series Buck knives, a small pocket steal, a pocket sharpening tool, a Wyoming Saw kit and most importantly a caping kit with dozens of blades courtesy of my friends at Fidalgo Taxidermy. I suppose they got tired of knife caped animals and decided that the time spent doing repairs, out weighed the cost of the kit I highly recommend the kits, maybe Michelle can put some together at a discounted price? Obviously I don't hike with all of them all at once, but do pac a couple if I'm going to be any distance from the car.

[boneaddict]

I'm that way to Phool.  I usually have at least three knives and a stone and sometimes two.  That and flashlights.  I guess all you have to do is walk out in the dark once, and you'll make sure you have a good flashlight and batteries, and then the bulb goes out.

[huntnphool]

  I guess all you have to do is walk out in the dark once, and you'll make sure you have a good flashlight and batteries, and then the bulb goes out.

LOL, I hear ya Bone, been there done that!!! My brother is even worse than I am, I bet he has a different knife for every day of the season, and one for every pocket in his cargo pants.

[boneaddict]

I guess it boils down to...whatever piece of equipment you have, a sharp knife is probably the single best tool you can have. NO MATTER WHAT. 

[huntnphool]

Good looking tools 09er.

Your exactly right Bone, IMO a good knife is essential, 2 are even better!!!

[Red Dawg]

I have an old old western. I would guess that it is about 40 years old. I dont know. But it stays very sharp. I would die if I ever lost this knife.

[PolarBear]

Mostly Buck 110's.  I also carry an old Schrade and Case version of the 110.  Nothing special but they have never let me down.  I prefer folding/locking blades over fixed.  I boned out a 350 lb mulie buck with a Case Stockman pocket knife many years ago.  It all depends on how well you take car of your blades and if you get the right edge on them.  My family credo is if you have your pants on, you better have a sharp knife in your pocket.  

[Wea300mag]

Knives of Alaska, but I have to say I'm not really a fan of their skinner. I usually do most of the damage with the cub bear caping knife.

[wf70gonehunting]

I would have to say that my favorite would be my old timer! Huntnphool gave to me some years back. But he`s right I just feel naked if I dont have all of them.   

[boneaddict]

Old timer has been around...well for a long time, and their jackknife is pretty dang stand up.

I use Schrade myself, fixed blade, and now the beauty from Rainshadow. 

[ICEMAN]

I started with a western my dad gave me, then a shrade I bought when young. Moved on to a buck General (way too big...) and now carry a Buck skinner. I really like the buck skinner now, have it's scabbard affixed to my gun belt.

You guys already think I am nuts, (who cares..) but, I also have an anvil pruner on my hip all year while hunting/hiking... I use the crap out of that thing all year around camp, on the trail, and at meat cutting time. Nothing works better snipping grouse legs and wings, than a pruner. Need to cut a deer leg joint? Pruner. Clear a shooting lane, pruner. Open a trail? You guessed it. We hunt the same area for mule deer each year, and after a few years of trail grooming, it is much easier to sneak around than before. A rule is not to cut any trail stuff withing 50 yards of a road. Pruners are the bomb! (Insert Nuclear Mushroom Cloud smiley here...)

[coonhound]

What do you guys know about the Lone Wolf knives from Portland Oregon?  They look like a great knife and they have several with S30V blade steel.  I'm tempted to pick one up, but I've never had any experience with them.  I've read nothing but great reviews on knives with S30V steel, I've got a couple hunting partners that use  Blade Tech knives with S30V and they are amazing but they are pushing $300.00, the lone wolf is $199.00.

Coon

http://64.176.20.146/store/pages/products-harsey-lc14600.shtml#

[Wacenturion]

Seldom anymore do I buy something that I am really thrilled with quality for the money.....but this knife is perfect for the field without packing a bunch of other stuff.  It will last a lifetime.  Compact, versatile, and quality.....Case XX Changer...here's what they look like...in redwood or bone(antler)

http://www.knifeoutlet.com/shop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=CASXCH

[littletoes]

Since we're talking knives....

All these have skinned/cleaned/butchered game, as have many others of mine, but I've come to the conclusion that the Professional Series (white rubberized handles), of Skinners and *censored*s are just plain and simply the best tools for the job (well, at least for me!).

Bottom is classified as a sheep skinner, small one is just a simple vegetable knife, but razor sharp! and great for getting in them tight spots, like around skulls. The two that are the same are flexible *censored*s, with the one between them a simple beef skinner.

The saw/knife combo on the left with the heavily worn sheath is a Knapp combo, upper knife at the 12 O'clock position is a Buck Kalinga (found it a bit hard to get use to for skinning chores), simple Sandvik pruning saw at 11 O'clock with my favorite-a small thin hatchet at about 2 O'clock position (vastly outperforms saws at heavy bone cutting chores, much faster, and much much simpler!!).

I will have to add, when it comes to actually cutting your game up, the rubberized handles on the *censored*s sure keep hand fatigue down to a minemum, especially since I ain't very fast!

[FOsteology]

I'm rather partial to Gene Ingram's knives.

[ICEMAN]

.... the rubberized handles on the *censored*s sure keep hand fatigue down to a minemum... especially since I ain't very fast!

 

[MountainWalk]

this one is main go to knife. it was handmade by my old g-pa. he made a forge out of an old brake drum, hair dryer motor, and a tripod welded on.
 the knife is dang sharp, so sharp that if you look at it too long, your eyeballs will bleed.

[MountainWalk]

here is a close up of the inlay.

[littletoes]

IceMan, 'Yer a pervert!