GMMAT

I'v asked here a few times....but one of these days I'm gonna pull the trigger on a good knife. What is the best blade material I need to be looking for? I want to buy the last knife I'll ever use....for field dressing and butchering deer.

Also....I want to know how to keep it sharp. Again....I'm tired of messing with the various little sharpening apparatus. I want to get a quality sharpening system (that I can also use for my home knives).....the last one I'll ever need....and be done with it.

Thanks for you help (in advance).

gamespooker

GERBER!! and i would look into the diamond stones for sharpening. you can get them for 20-40 bucks i believe

GMMAT

Are there any of the mass-producing (knife mfr's) companies that use really good metal? I know there are some custom guys making some good things from the best of metals....and that's probably what I'm going to have to get. I'm tired of getting halfway through a deer and my blade being dull, already.

bawanajim

You'll never know your best until you have many.

First rule is to look next to the handle, if you find the word China drop the knife and back away slowly.

And a good stone is the secret to sharpening any knife.

GMMAT

Is there anybody out there that's had good luck with a custom knife they've had 5+ years or more?

BigJ? Bobco? Seems like you two are knife guys!

StrutNtom

I like Puma knives.

The Rev

Even though I am a knife maker, this is what I carry, it holds a super edge. I am very impressed with steel.









All-purpose hunting knife with sturdy drop-point blade for hunting, camping, field use. Polished brass butt and guard, woodgrain handle. Sheath included.






Category End Use:


Weight:6.3 oz. (178 g.)


Handle Material:Woodgrain


Carry System:Brown leather sheath


Blade Steel:420HC


Length Overall:8 1/2" (21.6 cm.)


Blade Length:4 1/8" (10.5 cm.)


Blade Shaperop point


Knife Type:None


Catalog #:2584
Price: $ 100.00




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StrutNtom

There is a custom knife company that I checked out last year, but can't remember the name. Everyone raves about his knives. They aren't cheap and there is a waiting list that was over a year long. I will see if I can find it for you.

johnl

imo you can't go wrong with cutco

The Rev

I normally make knives out of 1095 spring steel, they hold an edge very good, but will rust if not oiled. Here are two I've made for a friend on the forum.