Off Topic - Hunting Knives
10-22-2009, 06:19 AM
#1
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 1,068
Off Topic - Hunting Knives
I'm looking to buy a new knife for hunting. I'm not looking to spend a whole lot, but I don't think it's necessary to spend $75+ on a knife. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what's good or what to avoid.
Thanks
Vince
Thanks
Vince
10-22-2009, 07:06 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,425
I bought 3 new knives this summer because I had 2 stolen off my 4-wheeler at the end of last season...
Here is what I bought...
1) Buck Duke...It's a 3 inch drop point, folding knife...Made in the USA but they quit making it...I found it locally...Cost about $45.00
2) Made in USA Schrade...It's the PH-1...Sheath knife with a 3 1/2 inch drop point...I found it on the internet from here...It cost me $49.00 at the time... http://www.collectorknives.net/blowout.html
3) Bear, made in AL, bought from an ACE Hardware store...This one looks like a Scherade Sharp Finger...Cost was $24.95
One of the knives stolen was an Anza...They are made from files they sharpen easily and stay sharp enough to skin 3-4 deer...The one I had had a 3 inch clip point...Their website is here...
http://www.anzaknives.com/
Here is what I bought...
1) Buck Duke...It's a 3 inch drop point, folding knife...Made in the USA but they quit making it...I found it locally...Cost about $45.00
2) Made in USA Schrade...It's the PH-1...Sheath knife with a 3 1/2 inch drop point...I found it on the internet from here...It cost me $49.00 at the time... http://www.collectorknives.net/blowout.html
3) Bear, made in AL, bought from an ACE Hardware store...This one looks like a Scherade Sharp Finger...Cost was $24.95
One of the knives stolen was an Anza...They are made from files they sharpen easily and stay sharp enough to skin 3-4 deer...The one I had had a 3 inch clip point...Their website is here...
http://www.anzaknives.com/
10-22-2009, 09:11 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Clifton, VA
Posts: 1,101
I've become a fan of Anza knives. They are often on Ebay and if you are patient, you can get some great deals. You need to keep them oiled since they are high carbon, not stainless, but the edge is crazy sharp, they're made in the US, and pretty much nothing else looks like them.
Last edited by hubby11; 10-22-2009 at 05:11 PM.
10-22-2009, 09:27 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Amelia Island, Florida
Posts: 1,030
I just got a Cold Steel fixed blade Mini Pendelton hunter.
I like them because of the non slip handles and the blade is perfect for me.
I am not a fan of a large knife for whitetail sized game.
Here is a link,it's the one on the left.
I have the middle one also for larger game like Hogs
I paid $27.99 plus shipping $35 total.
http://www.coldsteel.com/pehu.html
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/csstoreonline_2073_11802
I like them because of the non slip handles and the blade is perfect for me.
I am not a fan of a large knife for whitetail sized game.
Here is a link,it's the one on the left.
I have the middle one also for larger game like Hogs
I paid $27.99 plus shipping $35 total.
http://www.coldsteel.com/pehu.html
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/csstoreonline_2073_11802
10-22-2009, 02:42 PM
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 679
i have 2 BUCK knives and 1 BROWNING i can not bone out a caribou the knives will not hold up ..i saw that CABELAS has some new knives for sale [ALASKAN GUIDE SERIES KNIVES by BUCK ] the rockwell hardness is 59-61 ...
my best advice is before buying a knife check the ROCKWELL ..
my best advice is before buying a knife check the ROCKWELL ..
