Would my CQC7 work....

[itgoesboom]

As a hunting knife?

On my previous thread questioning what to look for in a hunting knife, some people mentioned tanto style blades, so I would assume it would be okay.

The only real disadvantage I see from here is sharpening in the field.

What do you think?

I.G.B.

 

[Valkman]

You're talking about a folder, right? Well, lots of folders are used for hunting but personally, it's gotta be a fixed blade with a guard or some way of keeping your hand from sliding up the blade.

 

[hso]

Regardless of what you've been told, a "tanto" style blade is not suitable for hunting unless you've got nothing else. Just do a little research of traditional Japanese blades and you'll find the japanese don't use this blade shape for field or hunting knives.

I also don't see a chisel grind as a good blade for hunting because it will "rudder" in one direction or another.

Get an inexpensive Sharpfinger fixed blade and you'll be much happier.

 

[JShirley]

Sharpfinger=good.

 

[Soap]

Regardless of what you've been told, a "tanto" style blade is not suitable for hunting unless you've got nothing else. Just do a little research of traditional Japanese blades and you'll find the japanese don't use this blade shape for field or hunting knives.

That just reminded me that I've been jonesing for this:

 

[itgoesboom]

Thanks guys. I am trying to stretch my buck as far as it will go, so I was hoping that what I have would work. Guess not.

I have limited resources prior to next years hunting season, and I still need to get a Knife, backpack, and binoculars (at the least), in addition to the rifle I am getting this month.

I checked out the Sharpfingers, but they seem to not be made anymore.

My wife has offered to get me a hunting knife, as long as it is under $50 + shipping, so I am kinda stumped.

Any help?

I.G.B.

 

[Skofnung]

If You Are On A Tight Budget

Go to Smokey Mountain Knife Works site and search for FROSTS and look for the "Clipper" like of knife. They sell carbon steel Clippers there for $7.99.

They're a little rough around the edges, but they are all business. You'll need to flatten the edges on a coarse stone before honing and you'll likley want to flatten the spine with a file, but other than that you should be good to go.

Sharpfingers are good too, but they are getting quite hard to find.

American style Tantos are bunk. I have a Cold Steel Oyabun, and I used it once to dress out a medium sized wild sow. It worked, but there are better tools for the job. YMMV

Mr. Flory, please tell us more about that little blade that you posted a picture of.

 

[Valkman]

I have to say that on the cover of the Bass Pro ad I got there's a Buck knife combo with a skinner and a folder for $19.88, and there's a pair of binocs (7x35) for another $19.88. Heck for $40 you'd be set! If there's a Bass pro near you anyway.

 

[JShirley]

IGB, don't despair.
http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eCommerce/product.jsp?Mode=Text&SearchText=sharpfinger&SKU=SCT152

$12 + shipping.

 

[Skofnung]

Ah, Mr. Shirley you have hit upon it.

The only problem with the new Sharpfinger by Taylor is that it is made in of Stainless steel. The old Sharpfingers were HCS. To me, this is a major drawback. YMMV.

 

[hso]

http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html then down to #840 for a whopping $10.

or


http://www.knivesplus.com/camillus-knife-granpa-cm-gp152.html