Recommend me a hunting knife!!
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If (#1) you aren't worried about not having a guard, and
(#2) keep your knives oiled, I have a great recommendation for you!
http://www.anzaknives.com/
Beautiful, reasonably (some might say bargain) priced knives that are wickedly sharp.
John
(#2) keep your knives oiled, I have a great recommendation for you!
http://www.anzaknives.com/
Beautiful, reasonably (some might say bargain) priced knives that are wickedly sharp.
John
TheeBadOne
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JShirley
I found the "Boddington" appealing on that link. Standard $150.
I found the "Boddington" appealing on that link. Standard $150.
TBO,
It's a nice looking knife, but not as much a hunting knife as most of the Anza's. A nice #4, with blue, would be one of many that might suit hunting purposes...and is just what I bought for Byron. About half the price of the Boddington, maybe a little less.
John
It's a nice looking knife, but not as much a hunting knife as most of the Anza's. A nice #4, with blue, would be one of many that might suit hunting purposes...and is just what I bought for Byron. About half the price of the Boddington, maybe a little less.
John
ReadyontheRight
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A nice fixed-blade Buck 119
or Schrade Sharpfinger works for gutting deer for me.
I also like to have a Glock or Kabar military knife along to cut through the pelvic bone (a hatchet or meat saw works better, but I find I have poor luck if I'm that prepared) or in case I need to bang something else open.
But them I'm a cheap, unenlightened-on-the-virtues-of-a-spendy-knife Northerner and I just don't see spending more than $40 for a knife I'm going to bang around in the woods.
Guyon
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Kingcreek
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Could you be more specific?
What king of hunting? What kind of spending limits? Fixed blade or Folder?
I like the Marble's and Falkniven in the general production line.
I have several favorite customs including knives by Bob Dozier, the late Mel Sorg, and a Wegner design ProHunter by Phil Boguszewski.
I hunt hard and do all my own butchering and I get more than a little use out of my knives, but what suits my needs may not what you are looking for. If I was a one-knife-and-one-knife-only kind of guy it would be a Dozier fixed blade.
What king of hunting? What kind of spending limits? Fixed blade or Folder?
I like the Marble's and Falkniven in the general production line.
I have several favorite customs including knives by Bob Dozier, the late Mel Sorg, and a Wegner design ProHunter by Phil Boguszewski.
I hunt hard and do all my own butchering and I get more than a little use out of my knives, but what suits my needs may not what you are looking for. If I was a one-knife-and-one-knife-only kind of guy it would be a Dozier fixed blade.
Bruz
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When I go hog huntin I want as long of a knife as I can get so it will reach the vitals...I like my Bagwell Bowie because the blade is long and a great piercer. No I have not stuck a live animal with it yet but have not had any boxes get up after being stuck! It also is well made, good steel that stays sharp all hunt, and some heft to whack some firewood if needed.
The Sharpfinger is perfectly fine and has been proven effective for years.
That said, you will find that the Barkrivers are knives you would be proud to hand down to your grandkids after you've used it on hundreds of hunts.
That said, you will find that the Barkrivers are knives you would be proud to hand down to your grandkids after you've used it on hundreds of hunts.
Guyon
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My top knives and their respective steels:
1. Buck Vanguard (ATS-34 version)
2. Cold Steel Master Hunter (Carbon V version)
3. Buck 110 (BG-42 version, preferably with finger grooves)
4. Spyderco Moran (VG-10)
5. Bark River Highland (A2)
6. Cold Steel Pendleton Hunter (AUS-8)
7. Queen Drop Point Hunter??? I just bought a Queen 4180 Premium drop point hunter in D2 tool steel. Jury's still out on it, but it sure looks and feels like a nice knife. You can take a look at some pics here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=285333
BTW: There's nothing wrong with a Sharpfinger. Fantastic knife for the money and that 1095 carbon steel will cut and cut if you take care of it.
1. Buck Vanguard (ATS-34 version)
2. Cold Steel Master Hunter (Carbon V version)
3. Buck 110 (BG-42 version, preferably with finger grooves)
4. Spyderco Moran (VG-10)
5. Bark River Highland (A2)
6. Cold Steel Pendleton Hunter (AUS-8)
7. Queen Drop Point Hunter??? I just bought a Queen 4180 Premium drop point hunter in D2 tool steel. Jury's still out on it, but it sure looks and feels like a nice knife. You can take a look at some pics here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=285333
BTW: There's nothing wrong with a Sharpfinger. Fantastic knife for the money and that 1095 carbon steel will cut and cut if you take care of it.
Charles S
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mete & I think alike.
My first choice will always be a Dozier, but the Cold Steel Hunter is a great hunting knife. I know I have cleaned dozens of deer with mine (I have cleaned more than I have killed). I cannot recomend it enough.
Charles
My first choice will always be a Dozier, but the Cold Steel Hunter is a great hunting knife. I know I have cleaned dozens of deer with mine (I have cleaned more than I have killed). I cannot recomend it enough.
Charles
Guyon
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How about some pictures? Top to bottom: Cold Steel Master Hunter, Spyderco Moran, Schrade Wolverine, Buck Vanguard, Buck 110, Cold Steel Pendleton Hunter, Queen 4180 Premium Hunter.
TheeBadOne
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I have had the opportunity to dress a few deer with a Buck Vanguard and it worked quite well. Held it's edge very well. 
How sharp a knife is when you buy it is NOT an indicator of quality. I've gotten "FREE WITH PURCHASE" crap that was quite sharp when I got it.
How well it HOLDS an edge is what counts.
Guyon, how's the grip on that Buck Vanguard?
TheeBadOne
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Quartus
Felt fine in my hand. Cut quite well, no slipping while dressing. Nice 'heft' to the blade.
Felt fine in my hand. Cut quite well, no slipping while dressing. Nice 'heft' to the blade.
Rupestris
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Another vote for the Bark River.
I have the Woodland model and its probably the first of several BR's that'll join my collection. If you go to their "dealers" link you can find some pre production models and prototypes too.
I have the Woodland model and its probably the first of several BR's that'll join my collection. If you go to their "dealers" link you can find some pre production models and prototypes too.
Depends on the kind of game..
Buck Skinner
Buck Hunter
Shrade Old Timer
Ka-Bar
Cold Steel Mini Bushman
Wyoming Knife
Cold Steel Recon Tanto
All will do the job.
Buck Skinner
Buck Hunter
Shrade Old Timer
Ka-Bar
Cold Steel Mini Bushman
Wyoming Knife
Cold Steel Recon Tanto
All will do the job.
Guyon
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I like the rubber gripped version on the Buck Vanguard. It offers a pretty tacky grip even when wet. I field dressed a deer back at Thanksgiving with the one in the picture. Very effective.
If you're going to go Buck Vanguard, I highly recommend getting the ATS-34 version offered exclusively by Bass Pro Shops. Buck has a deal going with Bass Pro, and they offer several knives in this higher end steel. Surprisingly, the price is comparable to the 420HC version.
If you're going to go Buck Vanguard, I highly recommend getting the ATS-34 version offered exclusively by Bass Pro Shops. Buck has a deal going with Bass Pro, and they offer several knives in this higher end steel. Surprisingly, the price is comparable to the 420HC version.
TheeBadOne
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Guyon sounds like a winning combo.
Al Thompson
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Though I have owned one for years, I'd have to vote against the Master Hunter. The blade thickness is super for a general knife, but a thinner blade cuts better. The MH is just a tad too thick to do well at dressing game, IMHO.
The other half of the equation is to get a good sharpening system. I have a custom ATS-34 fixed blade and a Benchmade that were very frustrating to sharpen until I tried a Spyderco Sharpmaker.
The other half of the equation is to get a good sharpening system. I have a custom ATS-34 fixed blade and a Benchmade that were very frustrating to sharpen until I tried a Spyderco Sharpmaker.
Ohen Cepel
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There have been several great options given and I think most would do the job.
I would also look at custom makers, especially if there are any in your area.
You could get much closer to what you are thinking of with a custom guy. Also, I like a knife that has more character. There just seems to be more satisfaction to using a custom knife.
www.bladeforums.com is a great place to get more knife info.
My 2 cents.
I would also look at custom makers, especially if there are any in your area.
You could get much closer to what you are thinking of with a custom guy. Also, I like a knife that has more character. There just seems to be more satisfaction to using a custom knife.
www.bladeforums.com is a great place to get more knife info.
My 2 cents.
And then there's the Timber Pig...
http://www.themartialist.com/0803/timberpig.htm
http://www.themartialist.com/0803/timberpig.htm
Hot brass
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Cols Steel Master Hunter in Carbon V. What a knife.
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