Hunting knife recommendation

[Doug S]

the deer was already melted?

Well...yes...I was using one of those hot 243 ballistic tips...

On a serious note, the knife was a mess when I finished, but I had no problem getting it cleaned up even though it is a folder (Although I do see why a person might prefer a fixed blade for ease of cleaning, and like the smaller folder for carry).

 

[sKunkT]

Yeah, but that rubbery handle on the fixed bucks is even harder to get all the slimy fat out of the grooves. They have nice grip, but I've never had a grip issue with my 110. I still stand by the 110 folder as a near perfect deer knife- at least for me.

 

[lobo9er]

Well...yes...I was using one of those hot 243 ballistic tips...

I heard a politician say an AK47 will do the same thing! Must be similar!

 

[d2wing]

I gutted dozens of deer with my Buck 119. I like the long heavy blade to cut ribs and break the pelvis bone and cut out the annus. You don't need one that big but I like it better than my benchmade and far better than my folders. But I like Bowie knives. 2 years ago I watched a knifemaker working in the shop where the Bowie knife was invented in SW Arkansas. The original shop is gone but a replica was built on the same site. I don't remember the name of the town.

 

[Doug S]

I agree with the others who recommend a saw for cutting through the pelvis. I picked up this one for the purpose. Only $15. There is also a larger size for a couple more dollars. The tip is supposed to reduce the chance of puncturing the bladder, etc.

 

[45crittergitter]

Drop point, medium size, fixed blade, premium high carbon stainless or semi-stainless steel (mine is D2). No noticeable grooves, teeth, serrations, hinges, knobs, buttons, etc. I much prefer a Kraton handle for cold messy work. Generally I use a saw for bone cutting.