Posted: 10/28/2004 7:20:43 PM EDT
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I'm looking at buying a new knife for hunting. I am thinking about going with a fixed blade of about 5 inches or so. It would be used for gutting deer and large game. My question is which brand? I am looking for a knife that has good steel and holds it edge well. I am not that good at sharpening knives and want one that will keep it's edge decent. thanks |
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I don't hunt, but I know that Cold Steel offers a lot of value for the money. Check out Cold Steel's hunting knives offerings: www.coldsteel.com/hun.html |
| A decent size folder will do the job as long as you know what your doing. All I carried to the mountain was a folder with a 3" blade. The pelvis on 3 1/2 yearold and younger deer is easily seperated due to a gristle in the middle that hasn't turned to bone yet. You dont neet to split the ribcage untill you do your final butchering. Legs come off at the joint by cutting tendons and shoulders don't have any bone holding them on. Field dressing is a snap with a small folder too. It goes into your pocket and doesn't hang on vines and brush like a sheath knife will. Also if you hang the sheath knife on your strong side it will interfere with your slung rifle quick draw. Not good! |
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Think about Doziers, great knives for a decent price. Yeah, they're more expensive than a cold steel but I think they are worth it. Dozier Knives |
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How about a decent priced custom one? Check out my friend's website. www.aescustomknives.com.ar/ |
I just went through the whole site. I am impressed, I may need to have a custom knife made! Some day I hope to try making a few for myself. I really enjoyed reading all the tutorials. |
A 5" blade for gutting ?!?!?!??!?!?!? OK Tarzan. Seriously, don't be poking around in there with a Crocodile Dundee blade. A 3"er will do the trick. A Shrade Sharpfinger or Buck Mini-Mentor is perfect. |
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How much are you willing to pay? I am very, very fond of customs--specifically damascus bladed, Sambar Stag handled, by Chuck Hawes. Edit: Check the pics here: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=283335 |