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What is the best hunting knife?

Posted on 10/05/2010 4:37:57 PM PDT by JoeProBono



TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Hobbies; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: banglist; knife
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To: surfer

Bought a KA-BAR in 1968 and used it as a Scoutmaster for 12 years. It’s always with me to this day in the door pouch of my vehicle with the same great dependable edge.

My working knife is my folding Buck that is about 15 years old.


81 posted on 10/05/2010 6:35:10 PM PDT by Wilum (Never loaded a nuke I didn't like)
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To: Wilum
Don't leave home without it


82 posted on 10/05/2010 6:42:14 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: JoeProBono
Damn, you saw my back pocket knife!
Prefer the Case XX double blade for my front pocket knife.
83 posted on 10/05/2010 6:47:45 PM PDT by The Cajun
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To: 1rudeboy
Knife laws in Illinois?

"If you are not carrying the knife specifically for work purposes, it could be considered illegal. It's a gray area."

-retired Police Officer

84 posted on 10/05/2010 6:49:13 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: JoeProBono
What is the best hunting knife?

The one that does the job.

85 posted on 10/05/2010 6:53:39 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (The Doctrine of Nachofication: The belief that everything tastes better with melted cheese.)
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To: The Cajun

86 posted on 10/05/2010 6:56:04 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: Wilum

KA-BAR has really updated their product line lately.

Their Kukri Machete is really well made even though it is made overseas they are really keep close watch on the quality.

Their Bowie knife is outstanding, I use it all the time and it is big great for cutting through the rough stuff.

The KB3 Tac Tool is really useful as well.

Of course I have the USMC short knife - I think I will be buried with that one.

I am amazed at how well their edges keep.

I have never been disappointed.


87 posted on 10/05/2010 6:58:33 PM PDT by surfer (To err is human, to really foul things up takes a Democrat, don't expect the GOP to have the answer!)
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To: JoeProBono

That’s the one, though mine is the variant with a stud on both the true and false sides, and is black.


88 posted on 10/05/2010 7:08:19 PM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)
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To: JoeProBono

I have a US Divers Nordic dive knife. I bought it in the PX in 1972 for $10. It’s half knife, half hammer, and half crowbar. I’ve used it as a commercial diver, an infantryman and a hunter. It will outlive me and go to some member of my family after I’m gone.


89 posted on 10/05/2010 7:11:51 PM PDT by Brucifer (Proud member of the Double Secret Reloading Underground.)
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To: SampleMan

[If you don’t want to reach in up to your elbows, and feel compelled to split the sternum in the field, any good sharp ~5” knife will do. Stay away from stainless steel as it won’t hold an edge.]

I’ve never heard this one. I’ve heard folks complain that a large stainless knife will break if used like an axe, but never that it won’t hold an edge. Maybe if you’re using a 420 stainless steel but the newer stainless steels don’t have a problem holding an edge. You however might have a problem giving one an edge as they are super hard. Don’t even think of using an Arkansas stone to sharpen one. Get a knife with S30V steel and some ceramic stones to maintain the edge.


90 posted on 10/05/2010 7:17:36 PM PDT by gbaker
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To: JoeProBono

Everybody ought to have a Buck 105 and 110 in their collection. I’ve got a numbered, limited-edition 110 folder with a leather-sided handle. Its a thing of beauty. Lovin it. :-)


91 posted on 10/05/2010 7:19:04 PM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)
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To: JoeProBono

Walmart has a pretty good selection of Ken Onion designed Kershaw folders.
I have several. Aus-8 Swedish steel blades, scary sharp.
American made. $40-$50.


92 posted on 10/05/2010 7:20:33 PM PDT by Vinnie (You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Jihads You)
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To: JoeProBono
Case XX Hunter


93 posted on 10/05/2010 7:34:22 PM PDT by The Cajun
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To: kanawa; All
If you have not read about FReeper kanawa's experience in killing a bear with his hunting knife, you must check out this post:

Man (Freeper kanawa) stabs bear to death

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94 posted on 10/05/2010 8:07:05 PM PDT by Inyo-Mono (Had God not driven man from the Garden of Eden the Sierra Club surely would have.)
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To: 1rudeboy
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95 posted on 10/05/2010 10:19:47 PM PDT by smokingfrog (Because you don't live near a bakery doesn't mean you have to go without cheesecake.)
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To: 300winmag
I think this thread might interest you...
96 posted on 10/05/2010 10:27:09 PM PDT by Lost Dutchman ("Weep for the future Na'Toth, Weep for us all." (G'Kar-Babylon 5))
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To: JoeProBono

WR Case is the best. I have one that uses heavy interchangeable blades and it is sharper than a razor blade.


97 posted on 10/05/2010 10:30:07 PM PDT by texmexis best
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To: Lost Dutchman; Ramius
I think this thread might interest you...

It does, but hunting would be about the last thing I'd need a knife for. However, I do try to carry several edged tools on me at all times for unforeseen circumstances.

I have a Victorinox little Swiss knife with 1GB of USB memory on it. And little scissors. A Marfione titanium "credit card knife" in my wallet with my cards. And a Benchmade small assisted opener in my pocket.

I normally don't have much need for a fixed-blade knife unless I'm away from home for a while. I have a BKT Tactool in the door pocket of my truck, mainly as a rescue tool. I also have an American Tomahawk Vietnam-style tomahawk in the back-of-the-seat pocket on the passenger side, mainly to help others overcome their road rage.

In the woods, I carry a large lockback like a big CRKT M16 series, and a small sheath knife, like an Ontario Rat 3 in D2 steel. And I stash folding surgical prep knives in all the little survival kits that I build and put in odd pockets of outdoor clothes.

98 posted on 10/06/2010 2:37:05 AM PDT by 300winmag (Overkill never fails)
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To: Vinnie
Bought my Kershaw at Wal-Mart a few years ago. I shave with it.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kershaw-Knives-Tanto-Blur/5127449


99 posted on 10/06/2010 7:53:47 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: 300winmag

100 posted on 10/06/2010 7:56:01 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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