What Knife to buy?
 

Here's another question for you all. I need to replace my knives that were lost in the fire. I know I will be buying another Gerber EZ Zip Tool, I loved that thing! As far as the knife goes, I am looking for a high quality edge that will hold, and a comfortable grip. Multiple knives for different tasks are okay. (ie. one for gutting and one for skinning) These blades will be used primarily on whitetails and black bear. I am leaning towards a combo from Knives of Alaska. Does anyone have any experience with these? Or, do you have any suggestion for me?


Thanks,
Fat-Arrow

RE: What Knife to buy?
 

The most cofortable knife I have usedis the new omni hunter buck knife. It has a really nice grip and the blade is really sharp. I have been cutting bailing twine with mine for 2 months now and I could still shave with it. The one I have actually has a gut hook and I noticed recently it was given the best of the best by field and stream!

RE: What Knife to buy?
 

I had this same decision about 3 months ago. I went with the Knives of Alaska Alaskan Hunter & the combo sheath. I had a Marbles mini caper that is my favorite caping knife. That goes in the other part of the combo sheath. The Alaskan Hunter is D2 steel & seems to hold a great edge.

RE: What Knife to buy?
 

I agree with ryanaller completely. I used mine for the first time 3 weeks ago and it was the fastest I have ever field dressed a deer. I cleaned the knife up that night, and a few swipes with the Lansky and she is good to go!

RE: What Knife to buy?
 

If money was no object I would buy one made out of damascas steel. You can dress 10 deer and not dull the edge.I don't have one.

RE: What Knife to buy?
 

Who makes knives made out of this, and how much are they? What exactly is damascas steel?

Fat-Arrow

RE: What Knife to buy?
 

i would get a gerber knife there the only thing that i like to use. one product i like isthe two in one hatchet with a knife build into the handle. all of there blades stay assharpas you want um

RE: What Knife to buy?
 

Just do a search and you'll find some info. Here's one. Check out the figuring on the steel. As far as I know it's always a part of it. The first one on the folding blade page would be over 500 bucks.

http://www.damascusknife.com/folders.htm

RE: What Knife to buy?
 

Here is my recommendation.

http://www.rapidriverknifeworks.com/

I have one of their Drop points and it is an awesome knife.
If you order from their site you can also have it laser engraved.

RE: What Knife to buy?
 

I like the Knives of Alaska as well. I have several. They hold an edge really well. A folder with a blade made of s30v steel will also hold one heck of an edge. Buck makes some as does Spyderco and Benchmade.