Hunting Knives; The Complete Review

Reviews of the most popular hunting knives in use today. And my opinion of what makes a good hunting knife.

[@robertowens3484]

"These were America's goto knives before outdoor sports became a tactical fashion show" fantastic!

[@Oculus729]

Still carrying a Buck 110, as an EDC, that was given to me in 1974. However, what I have learned in more than 40 years of hunting is I hate cleaning up a folder after field dressing or butchering. IMHO those tasks should be relegated to fixed blade knives because of their relative strength and ease of clean up.

[@farnorthsnowdaddy8224]

This video hit me hard, I have watched all these bushcraft guys and talked to them and they recommend 150-300 dollar knives with super steels and what not. I've stayed up late a nights and thought about it. When you said "you don't see butchers or hunters or electricians talk about they're steels, they just need something sharp that can do the job" that clarified a shit ton to me. I work as a cleaning boy in a butcher inside a shop and they have these cheap victorinox knives and one big butcher cleaver for all the cutting they do, and they do a lot of cutting as you said, and it also reminded me of a guy my mom works for who used to hunt but is now paralyzed, he didn't care one bit about his knives just that they cut and spendt his money on these nice rifles and sharpening stone, optics and what not. Just to end it I wanna say thank you. Great video man.

[@PonderosaOutdoors-20-gauge]

I think any so-called bushcrafter recommending a knife over $130 US for wilderness survival and general camp/field use (excluding field-dressing of game) is really off-track. Specific knives for wood carving or other specialty functions are another matter entirely. One instead wants a less expensive, slightly softer, carbon-steel knife that's easy to re-sharpen in the field, and that has tough steel that won't easily break with hard use (batoning, prying, etc). Edge retention is not so critical because the knife is easy to re-sharpen in the field. The Terava Jaakaripuuko 110 or Morakniv Garberg are two such examples, with relatively short, manageable blade lengths. Yes, you do have to keep the carbon steel blades oiled periodically and keep the edges maintained. But they are relatively inexpensive, are tough as nails, and will do the job very, very well for bush crafting/survival. They are not combat or "tactical" knives in any way. They are simply made for bushcraft and general field use - hard use. I carry at least two knives when hunting, even on day hunts, and typically three knives for big game hunting. That is, firstly, either the Terava or Morakniv and accompanying ferro rod (for bushcraft in a wilderness survival situation (i.e. becoming lost or injured). Secondly, and this is where I depart from this video's advice, I carry production-made, relatively short, fixed-blade hunting knife via horizontal carry on my belt, with good edge retention (with high-quality, powder metallurgy stainless steel such as S35VN, S90V, M390 or especially Magnacut for gutting, and also a backup hunting knife (eg often a large drop-point, back-lock folding knife also with high quality powder metallurgy stainless steel (eg a Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter in S35VN) in my bino harness. That allows a quick switch when deer hair inevitably dulls the blade. So to me, it's about carrying specific tools for specific purposes. Only in an emergency situation would I consider using a bushcraft knife for field-dressing or skinning of game. And I think it is a very, very good idea for hunters to be conversant with sharpening any and all of their blades in the field at least to a satisfactory level. I bring a high quality, compact, dual sided diamond field sharpener with me, and it is generally quick and easy to bring back the edge on a super-steel blade with a diamond sharpener. For this reason, I tend to prefer the steels with better edge retention for field-dressing.

[@ridgehunter2217]

Great video! My first 2 hunting knives, Buck 110 clip point and Old Timer Sharpfinger! From the late 70's. Still have them. Still sharp and functional. Still used. Skinned many, many animals. As fond of those fine knives as I am, I have other knives I like and use more these days. My number 1 skinner is the Buck Vanguard #192. Sharp as can be, holds an edge very well, easy to keep clean stainless fixed blade, oh so comfortable extension of my hand, nice leather sheath...awesome knife.

[@mikeradford5630]

My father taught me a good lesson about knives, he said buy the best knife you can find to skin a rabbit with.. keep it sharp and never buy another!... I still got that knife & never needed to buy a bigger one, he was a smart guy!

[@domynikkocurek]

What knife did u end up getting

[@Fireworxs2012]

*That's the dumbest thing I've ever read. Anyone with even the slightest knowledge of field dressing, can skin and field dress a rabbit in about 2 minutes, without a knife.*

[@Bullets4Brunch]

​@Fireworxs2012 it's all about them blades baby😂

[@JohnSanders-p7o]

My dad killed a rabbit once with a bow (recurve).. I was holding the flash light for him. He had to shoot it twice.... then he slapped me. Said me not holding the light still, is why he had to shoot twice. I had atleast 10 knives by then and I was 9. Buy more knives people!! And don't slap your kids!!!

[@VennGamesMoreDoBeWeirdThoLol]

Don’t be scared by the length of this video. This is the best comparison video for anyone interested in hunting knives. At the beginning, this video quickly tells you what to avoid. And then directly goes right into the best case scenario. Starting with the best all around. Then moving down to very comparable substitutes. Great video!

[@beachgrove9605]

In Texas most hunting and EDC knives are the Case Trapper yellow handle. The draw back to these knives are they do not lock. I been hunting and using this style of knife for 35 years but as I gotten older and more safety minded I went on a search for a better hunting knife. Bet I watched 100 videos. Your video has been the best on KZbin hands down. Everyone suggests Benchmade and similar EDC styles knives with a pocket carry clip and hardened blades. I like to know how are you going to quickly sharpen the blade when skinning numerous animals at one time? I come from a hunting family and it is all women except me and my dad so we get a lot of work. Well done! Thanks for the advice!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tas4107]

This is one of the best videos about hunting knives I have ever watched. As a teenager in the 80s I had to hunt on a budget and the Buck 110 fulfilled that need even to this day. P.S Tactical fashion show lol

[@mrniceshoes2118]

Joker could not have it said better ...

[@flyingfox7252]

At last I’m hearing common sense. This is the best hunting knife video I’ve ever watched! Don’t over think it. What works for you is the right knife. For me it’s a 3.5 to. 4.00 inch drop point fixed blade SS knives. Nothing more or less! My Puma Hunters Pal is still my favourite !!! The Puma lives in my Backpack NOT on my belt. I could live happily with the Opinel or the Buck 110. I must say in Australia most game are light skinned medium size with the exception of Buffalo or Wild Cattle. Deer are best dressed and skinned, quartered and packed in the field. Hence the necessity for a 3.5 to 4 inch drop point like for instance the Buck Ranger 113 but there are plenty of makes snd styles that handle the task adequately. Clip points work well but are not as useful as a drop point skinner

[@migelboroda6917]

This is the best overview for hunting knives. Your words are the words of a real hunter. You really understand what you are talking about. Thank you very much.

[@ashmerch2558]

This is the absolute best video on hunting knives on KZbin. Although he's biased to buck... they do make some of the best hunting/skinning knives out there. I'm actually particularly partial to the Buck 550 selector, Buck pursuit series and especially the very classy Buck Kalinga.... I know steel is not everything, but I'd love a Buck pursuit or Kalinga in LC200N steel, only because it has very good edge retention and is not stain-less but is Stain-proof. After 40 years afield, the blade would look new, apart from scratches

[@williesumlin7892]

I'm a knife guy and have many types of knives from collecting them, to show off, to hunting. This is by far one of the best video I've seen. I always tell my brother about the steel does not matter as long as you have means to sharpen it as need be. Because he see my fancy collectible knives he thinks that he needs one for hunting. I use my dads old buck knife for dressing my kills. And you are dead on about the lock blade over a liner locks and such. Thanks for the video, Awesome!

[@Jameskenomis3]

I get more knowledge from this channel than any other. I’m realizing how much we are programmed to be consumers. We are constantly told that we need the newest greatest everything. Reality is that whatever worked in the past … works now. Including rifle calibers! As a “ biker “ I approve of Buck knives and this channel.

[@lavida57]

I started carrying a 110 when I was 12. They were made in my hometown. As a kid I could fick it open one handed, It was cool. I gave mine to my son in law. At 66 I stopped carrying one years ago. But I'm really missing it so I'll get a new one. Great video thanks

[@igorchumakov7584]

This is a very truthful and honest program for hunting! We need to watch and learn everything! I am infinitely grateful to the author of this project! Good luck and success! The right knife for hunting is very important! Thank you so much again! I apologize for my English!

[@torfinnjohnsrud793]

My dad bought a sharpfinger in the 70s because, as he said "When I saw it, I had to have it. It was the sportscar of knives!" He isn't a hunter, but he carried it with him when he traveled in central america and used it every day to cut shavings off bricks of brown sugar for his coffee.

[@samuelpope7798]

Buck 110 is great. I have a couple of those and several old Scharade that were 110 copies. Just as good in my opinion and back then the Bucks were more expensive and not very sharp from factory requiring a lot of work to get them into shape. Sears had a sears brand that was actually that Scharade model made by Scharade but marked sears. Those were incredible because they were much cheaper than a Schrade marked one. Dad and I loaded up on those in the 70s. I'll never need another hunting knife. That Buck 420HC is much harder than any AUS-8 or 8Cr13MoV, edc pocket knife I have ever owned by a good margin even though those steels have the potential , with the right heat treat, to out perform 420HC. Edit: Schrade LB7 is the model I was talking about but only the old American made ones were any good.

[@steveharmon5301]

Very well done. Really enjoyed watching your view on hunting knives.

[@MrYrgas]

Thank you for keeping it real and down to earth. The knife is a tool to the person using it.

[@2martins]

I was building custom Harley Choppers long before they made TV shows about it and long before Al Gore invented the internet. Every real biker, not weekend warriors, wore jeans, steel toed knee high boots, a chain drive trucker's wallet, a chain belt made out of the primary chain from a 74 cu. In. Harley with bent coat hanger hooks as a belt buckle. The boots and belt were weapons. We also had a Buck 110. Everybody I knew or saw just carried it in their pocket or in the sheath that came with the knife. I never saw anyone carry a 110 scout carry method in those days. I was running 12 hours late for our club's national run. It was late August and I had to make it over Vail pass at about 2am and it was freezing cold. I stopped at an open all night truck stop/dinner and the gal I was with and I got a bite to eat. She wanted to get a room and continue on in the morning but I told her she could get a room if she wants one but I'm rolling on until I catch up with my brothers in Rifle, CO. I Walked over to the mechanics bay and started talking about wrench'n on various motors. I asked him if he had any truck inner-tubes that were no good. He said they have some they sell to the tourist to use doing what's called tubing in the snow as the ride the ski slopes down and break their necks. I explained that I didn't want tubes that held air. He couldn't understand why. I asked him.....do I look like the tourist type.....do I look like I stupid enough to slide down a mountainside on an inner-tubes with zero controls? He asked.....well....what do you was to semi truck tire inner-tubes for then? I explained that it's really cold here but going over that pass the temp will drop 40 more degrees so I want to make two pairs of chaps for both me and the girl with me to cut the wind and keep us warmer. That ole boy looked at me like I just walked on water and said....Mr. Biker...if you'll teach me how to make chaps our of inner-tubes I'll just give them to you. He and I got along pretty well. I bought two gallons of milk, poured it out then washed out the jugs. Using my Buck 110 I cut a hole in the side of each jug just large enough to get my hand through while wearing welding gloves. I then cut a slit from the hole in the side all the way through the mouth of the jug so I could slip the jugs over my grips and controls. I got the girl to hold the jugs in place as I wrapped duct tape around the mouth of the jugs securing them to my bars. I the told the girl to lay down and laying the tube that I had already cut all the way through so that now it was just a tube of rubber. I marked the tube with some chalk the mechanic used when chasing air leaks in flat tires. I pulled the open end of the tube up even with the top of her belt, marked the tube an inch or so below where her butt and leg joined on the outside and where her leg and crotch met on the inside of the chap. The last measurement was for length so I cut them about two inches longer than needed. After cutting the first chap out I turned it inside out and traced it like a pattern for her other leg. I asked the mechanic, who was amazed by what he was seeing if he had any type of rope. All he had was the same type of hemp rope they bale hay with. I used my 110 to poke a small hole in each of the rubber straps, sorta like overall straps, that I'd left on the front side of the chaps then fished the rope through the hole on the front strap of each chap. asked her if the chaps felt like they were gouging her in her crotch or butt and when she said each one was comfortable I tied each chap off to her belt. Then I told her to sit backwards on my bike and lay back on my gas tank. I cut a U shape in the front of the bottom of the chap so they would seal well over the top of her boots without bunching up. I then cut four small holes in the bottom of the chaps where they overhung past the soles of her boots and using the hemp rope laced the rope in an X pattern so it ride up under the undercut of her boots heel so she wouldn't wear through the rope while walking. I drew the rope up comfortably snug so not as much wind blew up her legs. I made myself a pair of chaps just like hers only larger and mine had one of those foot long valve stems sticking out the side of my left knee like a curb feeler. I bought two news papers, told the girl with me to open up her letter jacket and I stuffed the newspaper as evenly as possible over her breast and stomach then put an entire newspaper inside my leather jacket covering my chest and stomach. We thanked the amazed mechanic, I stomp started the Hawg on the first kick and we pulled into Rifle, CO just as the sun was starting to rise. I got fined $50 for being late to a national run. We had a great time. At that time Rifle didn't even have paved streets.....all dirt and gravel and slicker'n snot when it rained. We camped just outside of town along the unimproved camping area that hugged the shoreline. The water was blue and very cold. Across the lake from us was a small river that ended in a waterfall that fed the lake. That's just one of my biker stories involving the 110 being used in a peaceful manner.

[@diocalavera9415]

in the 80’s i got myself a sharp finger for 20$ made in u.s.a. and i used it for over 20 years in factory work. i’ve never been a hunter but i even used it two times in self defense knife fights.

[@James-ke5sx]

I'm a retired carpenter/ woodworker. Carried one single knife, Gerber Swagger for years. Recently decided to upgrade. Started with PM2, 940 etc. Nice knives but too easy to get crap in the works and feel fragile. Few weeks ago got my first Buck 110, Black African Ebony handles. It's a beauty, no brainer, wood beats G10. Put all my other knives in a plastic box and ordered the Buck 500-duke-knife as a second blade, came yesterday, and that's it. I now have my perfect new knife to 'use' as opposed to 'look at'. The PM2 opened in my pocket while laying on my side and stabbed me in the leg. No hotspot belt clip, great handle weight and feel, it's a winner.

[@BladeWalker77]

Really appreciated this discussion, very interesting thank you. Here in Italy we have a long tradition of traditional folders, and in general they are preferred over fixed blades by hunters and fishermen.

[@stephenland9361]

I bought a Buck 110 Folding Hunter about 35 years ago when I first started hunting. Over the years several guides laughed at it because it was a folding knife. They thought only a fixed blade was good enough for a hunting knife. I never saw their logic. The Buck 110 cut well, fit my hand well, touched up easily with a pocket sharpener and was small enough to carry in my pocket instead of on a belt. (The guides laughed at that as well.) Early on, I did buy several more hunting knives but I've yet to see the need for anything other than the 110. I've given a 110 to each of my kids. Not because I expect them to hunt (that's up to them) but because it's as good a 'general purpose' knife as it is a hunting knife. Whether I'm out in the bush hunting, fishing, camping, backpacking or just seeing the sights, that 110 is in my pocket. It really is a go to knife.

[@ROE1300]

👍 Excellent advice! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. My favorite “all around” knives are my Victorinox Spartan (every day carry) and my Buck 110 (most fishing, camping, hunting chores). For a general fixed blade camp knife I have owned my Puma White Hunter for 57 years.

[@ronaldbrenes4507]

The most honest video i ever seen!! Well done!!

[@footprintsinthesierra2754]

Thanks for all the effort you put into making this video. I learned a lot, and appreciate you sharing the knowledge.

[@CanoeKayakFishingAdventures]

I carry my buck 110 every day. It is comfortable to carry in the belt holster. I have been carrying my buck since deer season 2019. It’s always on my belt and has been a daily carry knife.

[@firstjohn3123]

When I mentioned the replaceable blade knife idea 25yrs ago to a knifemaker, a got a lot of scorn....but people who use them, love them. They hate sharpening. It's that simple. I never leave home without a multitool (wife tells me to take it off before going to bed), and as far as hunting, either a folding knife (for redundancy), or a fixed blade, always under 4"...3 to 3.5" is better. Needs a good point (stupid tag regulations). So I essentially have 2, & my meat gets packs out. But if it was necessary to quarter it, like moose or elk, then a small saw or pack axe. Not to be a knife snob, but the new Magnacut is fantastic. It holds a great edge, and more importantly, doesn't rust...and Buck makes a folder in it with a great heat treat.

[@gravityman5529]

I don’t own stainless steel except buck (mostly because I don’t mind maintenance), but buck’s heat treat changes 420 into a different animal. It’s not 420 anymore, it’s BUCK 420

[@henrymorgan6087]

From Kudo to squerills the folding Hunter pattern from Queen Steel or Case do a great job…I carry a Diamond steel for touching up the blade as I work.

[@kevinphillips9459]

This guy is awesome and hits the nail on the head. Outdoor Edge knives are #1 on Amazon because hunters love the scalpel sharp blade for game. The Buck 110 has sold millions because deer hunters hate the fixed blade on the belt when climbing and walking. Cheap replacement blades are the wave of the future because people just want something really sharp and disposable. Long blades are for movies and TV shows, not hunting. Excellent video from a guy that really knows his stuff.

[@theartshow1476]

You are so right about blade steels. Buck knows what’s up.

[@moderntentcamping]

I have been a knife enthusiast for over 55 years and am especially interested in good multi-purpose food processing kitchen knives. Typical kitchen knives are either too big to control or too small to process dense foods like cabbage. I have watched dozens of knife videos and this one is one of the best (if not the best) knife video I have seen. I agree with many of your points. And I agree that a #8 or #9 Opinel is a great food slicer - but I prefer a fixed blade with a 4 to 5 inch blade and a long comfortable handle. Big Bowie knives and tactical knives are very poor food processing knives. Perhaps one difference between hunters and kitchen knives is the blade grind. Hunting knife blades tend to be thicker (1/8 inch) saber ground but I prefer a thinner (3/32 inch) full hollow or flat ground blades. PS, I have one of those old Old Timer sharp finger knives and very pleased with it. Thanks for a great video.

[@Monklentine]

I like your style mister. Good video.

[@michaelneary888neary7]

thank you for saving me time, money and pain, thank you again

[@peterweikel7123]

Much of what you are saying I agree with. I like 2.5 to 4in blades. I do what carbon steel instead of stainless but that's mostly preference. Folding knives are usually my go to blades but I do keep a nice fixed blade in my pack as well as a saw and a small thin head camp style axe. I have used many brands over the years in many price ranges with few disappointments. Among my favorites are the Case and Gerber knives. The one I will never own again is Buck.

[@leeadams5941]

Best hunting knife I have ever owned is one that was made from the leaf spring off and old truck...made with a file and a hand grinder, not electric...no idea what kind of steel it was or is..but it sharpens easily and holds an edge...took my grandfather a few days to make and Ive been using it for about 60 years...handle is off an old burr oak limb held on with two old bolts he sanded down after they were installed. Blade is about 4.5 inches long...back in the day we didnt buy what we could make. But I agree with you about the Buck, I just always wanted them to make one without stainless...straight high carbon steel like the Old Timers use to have.

[@countercivilization]

You have to love the Buck, they are great value! Opinels are easy maintenance so sharp and so light I much prefer them over box cutter...I sliced the tip of my finger with it and it never grew back, thumbs up for that :)

[@pjsbusa]

Okay 13 minutes in and you’ve said more truth than anyone I’ve listened to on KZbin 👍🏻

[@davidlane9724]

Great video, the very best hunting knife video I have ever seen.

[@KevinNordstrom]

Buck 110 and buck 113 are the best knives I have ever owned. Even among knifes that are over 100 dollars. They are my edc blades 90% of the time

[@russellkeeling9712]

I just started using the gutless method when I harvest an elk. Now I do not have to split the pelvis so my knife does not have to be a tough as they used to. Now I just carry a good drop point with a gut hook on it along with a small folding bone saw. I have had a number of Buck knifes and I am down to one folding one now. I always found they lost an edge fast yet were hard to sharpen. The folding Buck I have now is double bladed and does hold an edge well but with two blades it is heavy. Before I started using a folding saw I always carried an ulu shaped hatchet. With it I didn't need a knife if I didn't want to carry one.

[@MrDerubbo]

I must have well over 100 knives, yet still grab my Buck 110 that I have had for over 40 years for actual hunting applications. But hey, the rest look great in their sheaths. !

[@atmanivedanam]

Finally, someone with some knife sense!

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

For thick moose hide and long edge life, I like the Cutco drop point with double-D edge. Orange handle so easier to find if dropped.

[@williamboner6924]

I use a Buck 119 and Buck 110 when I hunt and always make sure it is sharp before I go hunting.

[@Semeion7]

Nice review/tips! Could be nice make a similar review with fishing knives and survival knives too, like a complete reference for diff types of knifes.

[@abbeybremner4162]

Great vid and truths k9 guru! I love cheap to medium steel 3”-31/2” drop point fixed blades. In pocket or backpack. Im always quartering or boning out fully in the bush and carrying meat out.

[@hunting8725]

You are fantastic. Excellent information. Thank you.

[@UncleMac51]

"Perfect for coring out the butthole on a deer" should be the marketing line Buck uses for the 110 on their website.

[@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu]

I do understand your point of view, concerns and wisdom. Though I love fancy fixeds for big games and my Opinel No. 8 for birds and rabbits. In my sick mind It’s disrespect gutting, dressing and processing a beautiful game with gerberish knives where we can use mkc, buck, old hickory, William Collins, bark river, lt wright, and many more great ones. They just multiply the joy specially if you keep them razor sharp, oiled, loved through the year waiting for the season together with dreaming fantasies.

[@AustrianJager]

You know the $15,- knifes from Mora (Morakniv)? I love them.

[@YouSydneyTube]

Funny stuff mate! Good on you for slapping people out of their hunting fantasies!

[@Richardfcarey]

Very much appreciated this!

[@Ralphbo-u6l]

This is the most common sense information I ever heard on KZbin regarding knife steel. If you ever been processing a animal in the field with a blade that to hard to sharpen, it’s miserable. Any blade over 4 inches is not needed and you just make it hard on yourself.

[@HuntingPoker]

yea ive used the buck as well and lately been thinking about super steels. Now I think Im good!! Focus On my new rifle!!!

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Yep. People overthink knives and spend way too much money on a crude tool. If you have money to burn, it should definitely go toward quality optics and a good rifle.

[@monkeyking5961]

what a great video,watched every minute ,really greatful for finding your video

[@hurricaneherc7644]

Good video help me out a lot I’m a new hunter I was fine for all that BS

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

Great old video. I love a fixed blade. The amount of times a locking blade has collapsed on me in my life, I don't carry them. I carry a game kit in backpack. But the pack usually stays at camp. I like a folding bone saw. I have an old timer I have used to process game. I found it under a house in the crawl space. I have used my old timer a lot in fixing vehicles hoses and cleaning battery terminals and what not. My favorite knife right now is a 8$ Szco drop blade patch or skinner patch knife that I use as skinning knives. It fits in my change pocket on most jeans.

[@James-ke5sx]

I made my first comment on your video 4 years ago. Now I have a buck 101 and a buck 113

[@MrJVote]

Go back over a hundred years you'll find the outdoor writers (Such as George Washington Sears) advising people not to carry big Bowie knives. Carry a knife for cutting and a hatchet or axe if you need to chop something. The Bowie was a side arm and it started to fall out of favor as such after reliable repeaters came into being. I preferred a fixed blade back in the days I was able to get out just because I found fixed blades easier to clean. The Buck 110 is a stellar choice, I agree one hundred percent on that. There are now new US made Sharpfingers. No idea if the quality is comparable to the old ones though.

[@gravityman5529]

Semi flex boning knife. I’m all for a stout family heirloom. I’m a knife-a-holic. If I can find a purpose for a knife I gotta have it. As an avid deer hunter, nothing meets my processing needs like a semi-flex boning knife. The hardest part is finding a decent sheath for all the good boning knives out there

[@donscottvansandt4139]

I've got a Chinese sharpfinger .3.5 " blade. Though it took some work to put a decent edge on. It is pretty easy to keep sharp .the real problem is the crapy sheath . And it is very pleasing to the eye. But of all the knives I've used over the years... the drop point loveless style is in my experience the best multi use blade.

[@gooutgibbo9529]

Fantastic video, thank you. I needed this.

[@pakcanhunter]

youve earned a lot of respect from me. not many people do.

[@henrymorgan6087]

The most important thing in a carry knife for hunting is being sharp…I have some nice knives but my little gerber w a 21/2-3” blade is more than capable of getting the meat from a deer carcass after Skinning it w the same knife…use the animals joints to break it down and get it in a cooler or debone it depending upon how you want to use the meat…really not complicated…my real go to is a Queen Steel folding Hunter pattern…two blades..no it doesn’t lock…if you use it properly it will never fold on your hand…this knife and a Diamond rod stay w my while hunting

[@moderntentcamping]

When the Opinel is hard to open, just tap the pommel lightly on a table top and it will open a little and make it easy to fully open.

[@This_Old_Man_68]

Pretty good video with well thought out information. I don't agree with all your assessments, because to each his own. You are definitely a 110 man and there's nothing wrong with that. Saying the majority of serous hunters prefer folding knives is not accurate. I will agree that heat treat is as important as steel. However, everyone doesn't prefer stainless steel over carbon, but that's a never-ending argument.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Most hunters I hunt with in the western US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand carry folding knives in the field. The only place I see a lot of fixed blade use is in Africa. In fact, I have been on numerous hunts in California, Montana, Alaska, and Utah in the last couple years and didn't see a fixed blade knife. It seems like most are gravitating toward the disposable blade folders like Outdoor Edge and Havalon. Having a big sheath dangling on your leg during a hunt is unnecessary IMO.

[@borkwoof696]

Desert Dog Outdoors here in Germany you see Moras everywhere

[@northrockboy]

Very good review and info. Thanks

[@cgarrand78]

I've been using that Schrade sharp finger for deer for almost 30 yrs.......ya know! lol Great review,there is way to much garbage out there being marketed as hunting knives. Just keep it simple.

[@maximpestsolutions3696]

Excellent 👍 Video 👏. Thank you 🙏🇨🇦!

[@donscottvansandt4139]

I do much prefer a fixed blade over a folder. Between 3.5 and 4.5 inches. For game I like 2.5 to 3 " but sense most of my knives are multi purpose I like 4.5

[@larrymarinas2097]

Very good video, enjoyable & informatives, thanx buddy .

[@chriswood3390]

Try out a outdoor edge field skin . Cheep,sharp... My favorite. Didn't think i seen a mention of a gut hook hunting knife why i mention.

[@Aaron-n2x2v]

the steel used on the stainless steel opinel is sanvic 12c27

[@jeanmorin3247]

You are right on everything. But the old saying: ' Life is too short to have an ugly rifle..." does apply as well here. It is a nice thing to have a nice knife that will do the job well, but also looks like quality over the years. Get a good one and keep it for ever. Who knows, you might hand it over one day to your three-year old... You wouldn't want that to be ugly, would you?...

[@amirabbaslotfi1191]

Really an expert useful video. Thanks a lot. 😃😃

[@PL-fg2du]

To the point video fantastic no bs

[@Adventures_Outdoors_Fishing]

Absolutely fantastic video. Would the Buck 110 lite version still be ok for hunting please?

[@robertward9533]

Oh the drop point blade was introduced when a bunch of navy men got into a fight and 110 hunters were the issued knife so the 110 drop point is essentially a fighting knifeAnd a damn fine with us

[@Lazzoboy]

Great video

[@randyzwieg8467]

Ken Warner wrote a book, "The Practical Book of Knives." It's worth a read.

[@tobiasfreitag2182]

I never realized that opinel knives have such a good reputation. Here in austria and I thing in Bavaria as well most man own a knive like that sine a 'feitel', as these knives are called in our dialect, is part of every tratitional lederhosen. Lederhosen have an extra pocket just for your folding knive and one is not fully dressed without one when wearing lederhosen. Without knowing much about opinel, to me they always where the cheap massmanufactured version of this knive. Most people here have some custom made or small run knive of this type made by local manufacturer, that can be quite elaborate. Edit: I just did a quick research and found that, here in austria, there are small manufacturers of that kind of folder that are 500 plus years old!!!

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Most lederhosen I have seen carried a stag-handle fixed blade with a sheath. Trachtenmesser or jagdnicker knives.

[@tobiasfreitag2182]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 there might be diverend types of knives carried depending on the region. Around here it's folders and that seems to be the case for a long time as I know that there is a manufacturer of these folders in buisenes for 500 years now.....

[@cabochris100]

Field dressing knives are OK, but what works best for boning out a moose? At least a 4 inch Blade. 5 or 6 better!

[@Mauitaoist]

There is lots of uses for all different kinds of knives so you just want to use the best one for the job it's just a tool all those other knives they're fine they're just different just like the video says there's a certain ones that are just better for hunting and other ones that are better for chopping wood or Bushcraft or you know fighting or looking cool or just having fun with a big fat blade cuz you like them there's nothing wrong with that either

[@filipposalexandris6672]

Check virtuovice's channel, although I believe your approach is correct too

[@gennerobootz6490]

I use a buck frontiersmen knife I like it a lot

[@Outlabyrinth]

thanks for all the real in your review many true advices !!! what is the brand of the specific skining knife , ?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I made it from a Jantz blank.

[@cabochris100]

Oh, I EDC a 110 to cut down cardboard boxes. I'm sorry, but it simply will not hold an edge! Especially when slicing packing tape. I have to touch it up after every use... no joke! I just don't see it for a backcountry hunting trip. For that matter any cheap blade. You make many great points, but I'll take an S30 or S35VN knife any day. One can fully process more than 1 animal without sharpening! My buddies are constantly sharpening their cheap blades, just to process 1 elk!

[@gooffy120]

If you don't, mind what is the green drop point knife you pick up and hold at 55:13? The bottom on in the line up. I like the looks of that knife, would like to get some hands on with it. Great video, thanks for the content.

[@ashmerch2558]

Looks to be an esse izula II

[@gooffy120]

@@ashmerch2558 thanks I'll check it out.

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

I watched this video more than once. :)

[@pakcanhunter]

what is the knife at 54:47 called second from top to bottom.

[@animalspirit77]

great video!

[@timyjoe5]

What’s the knife at 55:00? second from the top with the black handle. Directly below the Buck vanguard

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

A knife a friend of mine made for me.

[@KandaJE]

This is one of those RARE Videos that ISN'T a Glorified Commercial! Very rare and tells the absolute truth! Personally, I'm a Huge Monster of a human, and people have been making fun of my Meat Paws since I hit puberty. So, When you showed the Giant Gerber Gator and said, "If I could only take 1"... When it's Sub-Zero Temperature, you are wearing gloves, and you are 4 miles from the nearest road, knee deep in snow, and sitting there with 1000 lbs of dead Elk, You will thank yourself for spending the $50 on that Gerber Gator! Sure, if you're concerned that it lacks metal liners like a Buck 110, it's light weight will remind you just how tired your arms are getting... I LOVE your video! At last a Truthful Video that is NOT made by a fat knife nerd in its mother's basement that's never even seen an elk, and who's closest experience with hunting is whacking a log on a knife!

[@borkwoof696]

No Mora?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I have many mora knives. Although I think they are a fantastic value, I don't favor them for hunting. I might do a mora video later.

[@borkwoof696]

Desert Dog Outdoors that would be fantastic!

[@comfusedWorldpassanger3399]

Understand your thinking well, it has worked for a long time. Folder vs fixblades (3- 3.5" blade) is not soo much heavier than a folder, isn`t is more work to keep clean the folder, or am I wrong? (I'm not a hunter)

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Folders are easy to clean. You rinse them with water, just like you do with a fixed blade and it's sheath. Most hunters use folders (probably 95% of us). Having a fixed blade flopping around on your belt and getting caught in you gear while you're hunting sucks.

[@williamvigil2951]

Damn you. I was looking for someone to tell me it was a good idea to get a buck frontiersman

[@d_sharon_design]

I'm a knife guy, but I always end up using my cheapo gerber disposable blades over everything else. They just make it too easy.