What is a good hunting knife

[Monty]

I just picked up a Grohmann #3 (which is basically a Russell). Sweet knife. I chose the stainless steel for the water resistance. Easier to sharpen. Not as inexpensive as a Mora, but not too pricey. And, it's Canadian made!

 

[martinbns]

I have a Schrade oldtimer my wife bougth me for xmas a few years ago, it's the only knife I can get rezaor sharp, do a few deer and get back again easily.
It has a cheap fake bone handle, but I really like it, $59.95 at walmart.

 

[BIGREDD]

I prefer to hunt with guns..... but if you need a hunting knife there is none better than a "Magnum Kowalsky". At 30 inches in length and weighing a paltry eight pounds this knife is not only pleasing to the eye but functional and ergonomic.
Gonna hunt with a knife get a Magnum Kowalsky. I'm serious.

 

[yorgi]

I'm sold on the Mora, who sells them in Canada?

 

[open-sights]

I'm sold on the Mora, who sells them in Canada?

Home Hardware to almost every mom and pops gunshop around

 

[bufalobill]

Where's Gatehouse? This looks like one of his area's of expertise. Perhaps from a canoe...

I prefer to hunt with guns..... but if you need a hunting knife there is none better than a "Magnum Kowalsky". At 30 inches in length and weighing a paltry eight pounds this knife is not only pleasing to the eye but functional and ergonomic.
Gonna hunt with a knife get a Magnum Kowalsky. I'm serious.

 

[crazy_davey]

I prefer to hunt with guns..... but if you need a hunting knife there is none better than a "Magnum Kowalsky". At 30 inches in length and weighing a paltry eight pounds this knife is not only pleasing to the eye but functional and ergonomic.
Gonna hunt with a knife get a Magnum Kowalsky. I'm serious.

Is there a lighter model that comes in at around six and a half or seven pounds? Eight pounds might get a bit heavy while sheep hunting

 

[BIGREDD]

I actually swung that at a 6 inch elm tree once... complete pass through and the Kowalski spun me in a circle 180 degrees where it imbedded itself four inches into another tree. I was still hanging on to the knife and vibrating when the elm fell on my head.
Definitely a Big Game Knife....

Seriously for a hunting knife I like my Browning Folder (three blades) with the 4 inch drop point, gut hook and bone saw.

 

[Levi Garrett]

Is that a runner ,Skeleton made its Olympic return here on GN
Frank

 

[257Roberts]

I have tried Home Hardware in town and they do not cary the Mora. Can anyone suggest another store.

 

[jiminthecorner]

A Good Sharp Knife Is Best Cold Steel Master Hunter Carbon Blade!!!aaaaaaaaaaaaaa++++ Jitc

 

[Algonquin]

The knife

The less expensive the knife, the better you become at putting on an edge
Frank

That's hilarious, and it's true.

I have an old Russell I like and an old Buck that holds an edge really well. I use a diamond hone thing from CT to touch up after splitting brisket and removing windpipe on moose. Hair seems to take the edge off but I can't seem to get the knack of using a guthook. I used to skin a lot of beaver and I guess old habits are hard to change. Does anyone like using the guthook thingie on moose?

 

[ninepointer]

I am not too fussy on hunting knives. The one I use was given to me as a gift from my father. I'm not sure how much it cost or what its specifications are, but it came from Europe and I like the look and feel of it. Just as important as your knife is your ability to sharpen it. Buy the right sharpening equipment and learn to do it right. I personally use a Lansky system.

I know a guy who can talk your ear off about knife specifications, types of steel and knife varieties. He doesn't go hunting without 3 different knives in his pack. But as him how many animals he's actually filed dressed or skinned... He's the kind of guy that will tell an old time hunter why his knife is no good (nevermind that the oldtimer's knife skinned more deer & moose than can be counted).

 

[Spitzer]

I've been mulling over that Randall Rat-3 D2, it sounds and looks good.

http://outdoors-magazine.com/s_article.php?id_article=210

 

[Calum]

Mine is a Blaze Orange handle poultry knife (thick non flex blade version) from Nella Cutlery...does everything.

Edited to add...and it cost only $12.00

 

[Republic of Alberta]

If you want one of the best steels S30V and D2 are suposed to be some of the best.

Most Knives that people brag about are usualy 420, 440 (A,B or C) AUS6, AUS8, nothing realy special in the way of steel, in fact they are some of the lowest "grade"

I am not sure what steel the Mora is (one is carbon and one is stainless which is not specific enough) but I know it is around 60 Rockwell in the center (it is 2 types of steels laminated together) 60 hardness is not half bad compared to some of the more popular knives. I had a Mora that I used a lot, after quite a few sharpenings it would not hold an edge anymore.

 

[captonion]

All my knives are hand made by a local Bladesmith.Hunting knife,fillet.and a few kitchen knives.Pleasant to look at(mirror finish)and the stay sharp.His prices are great.You can get a good hunting knife for $80 on up depending on what you want.My bucks and gerbers now sit in the cabinet.

 

[liberty]

257 Roberts
You can get mora's at Lee Valley Tools for around 12 bucks. The one I have is carbon steel. Great knives for the price.

 

[death-junky]

what about gerber they make good knifes???
ttyal
Riley

 

[riden]

what about gerber they make good knifes???
ttyal
Riley

I think Gerber is overpriced and overrated.

And the original question was a reasonably priced knife.

I stick with Kershaw, best value out there..