What kind of hunting KNIFE for bowhunting?
 

I am getting into bowhunting this year and plan on hunting in stand, and from ground. However I notice from rifle hunting, regular hunting knives hanging vertical don't allow you to sit since they go straight into the ground.

Two questions:

1) What kind of knife is appropriate for bowhunting (i.e. boot knife, horizontal mount knife, jack knife, etc).

2) My favorite knife for field dressing an animal is the Buck brand since they hold their edge so well. Are there any comparible knives to Buck because other I have bought don't hold an edge?

If you like buck knifes and are worried about the knife sticking
into the ground buy a buck folder with a sheath.Myself personally
always sit on a stool or bucket when hunting from the ground.

Use the same knife as for any hunting.

I Rifle Hunt and Bow Hunt....my best Knife in the world to use is my folding Buck Knife Model 442 C.

A good Friend of mine gave each of the Groomsmen in His wedding a folding Buck Knife,its the best present I have ever had and I use it all the time...sorry to say His marriage didn't last but the Knifes are still going strong!

I've used the same Buck 110 folding hunter for the last 30yrs for rifle and bowhunting and have feild dressed more deer than I can count.I have never seen a reason to have a differant knife for differant types of hunting, I do how ever have a set of knives for skinning and butchering!

I really like the Buck Alpha Hunter fixed blade knife. Works very well for me, but I keep it in my backpack as I do a lot of still hunting and stalking.

The buck omni hunter is one of the best hunting knives I have seen
It holds an edge
And does not break when skinning game or chopping bone.

Thanks for the responses guys. Few more questions about your suggestions though:

1) Are folding knives hard to clean if used for field dressing?
2) Are all buck knife steel created equal? I used the 119 special and liked how it did not dull like my Muela knives did.

I have several very expensive knives, but the buck omni hunter is my favorite by far - costs $40. The thing holds a good edge, and most importatly it feels like an extension of my hand. It is one of those things you have to feel to understand.

I bought an extra one just in case they ever stop making them. It is still sitting in the box unused.

Gerber Gator ... with a serrated edge on the back half ... best knife I've ever owned ... folding knife that stays sharp, is easy to clean, rubber grip doesn't slip

If your just having problems sitting down just get a leg strap and atach it to your leg, it makes it more convinent and it helps keep it more stable.

This is my all time favorite knife. I strap it to my leg as previously suggested.

I leave mine in my camelpak.

If I'm within one mile from my stand and only hunting for a few hours I leave it in my truck in a scentfree container.

I figure if I arrow a deer, I like to wait 1-2 hours for it to expire and this gives me enough time to sit and reflect for 30 minutes then go bring my stuff back to my truck and prepare for a drag:)
I'll usually have my ATV to make it easier, unless it's only a couple hundred yards then i'll use good ole boot leather.

4 1/2" Old Timer for my knife of choice...:happy0001:

Ihave been using a Falkniven Frey and I love it. I use it for all my hunting; then as a backup I have an old K-bar hunting knife that I inherited and it outstanding.

My folding Buck Knife is easy to sharpen and it keeps a good edge for a long time,as far as cleaning it after field dressing a Deer it will get blood and even some of the fat on it which is harder to get off but if I use warm soapy water it cleans up pretty good.I have taken a pressure sprayer and cleaned it off in where the blade folds up to get any fat or hard to get blood or dirt off of it.