Your Favorite Knife

[Shovelbuck]

I'm certain that all of us own more than one knife, but if you could have only one, what would be your favorite "Go To" knife?


Although I make my own plus generally have several with me, the knife that get's the most use is my Gerber Magnum LST. I've had it since the mid 80's and it has never let me down. It will easily field dress three deer, including splitting the pelvis and skinning before it needs touched up.

http://www.gerbergear.com/images/products/06038-1.jpg

[Sligh1]

I LOVE my buck knives- no problems or complaints, I also like them far better than many of the other brands I've had. They are made in the USA VS many others in china or wherever- pretty sure at least. I'm sure there's other great ones BUT 0 complaints with my Buck knives!

[Shovelbuck]

Wow Sligh 1, I guess it's just you and me using knives, everyone else must be using their teeth!:rolleyes:

[gersdorf]

Love my Buck knives. Use them everytime I am out hunting. The best looking knife I have would have to be a bone handled knife I got from Shovel.

[bukket]

I'm very partial to my Vanguard. It's pretty tough to beat that drop point blade when it come to field dressing and skinning large game.

I carry that Buck and a folding Gerber saw in my pack on every hunt.

In the kitchen I like to have a razor sharp filet knife for cutting loins, steaks, and roasts. The little Rapala branded ones you can buy at Wally World do a pretty good job. I don't even know what I'd buy if I wanted to "upgrade" to a better filet knife.

[deeraddict]

Funny, I bought a knife at walmart with the winchester name on it. Not sure who makes it for them. It has a gut hook on it, and a wood handle. It was only $15 and I figured it may last a year maybe 2. I have had it for 5 hunting seasons now, and it has held an edge great. The edge out of the package sucked, and I had a friend sharpen it the second year and have not had to do anything to it the last 3. I was shocked. Have used it to gut and skin multiple deer each year. It is due for sharpening now, but I always make sure it is in my pack when I head out hunting.

[JNRBRONC]

Carried a Schrade Old Timer Delrin Muskrat folding knife for years (field to freezer use), but after I almost lost it for the second time and since it has great sentimental value to me, I stopped carrying it. Now I carry a Buck Woodsman sheath knife.

[Cooter]

I use a antler handled knife that I bought at Illinios deer and turkey expo years ago.

[dc240nt]

Gerber Gator is by far the best knife I've ever handles. It holds an edge forever, sharpens easlily, fits my hand very nicely, and the rubber handle will not slpi even when wet or bloody. The blade is solid in the handle so there is no play, it locks solidly. Its my favorite and my go to.

[Limb Chicken]

Cutco drop point with the double D edge (http://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?itemGroup=5718). Not only the hunting knives but the knives in general are outstanding. :way:

[Liv4Rut]

I used to love my Buck Knife 110s but kept breaking the points off of them so I quit buying them. I have had a Gerber Gator for the past couple years and absolutely love it.

[Shovelbuck]

Not only the hunting knives but the knives in general are outstanding.

I agree Limb. My wife spent a lot of money about a year before we were married and bought a large set of their kitchen knives. I thought it was senseless at the time. 34 years later they are still going strong.
I've seen their hunting knives in the catalog before but never knew anybody that used them.

Keep them coming guys. This is a fun post.:way:

[River1]

Late 1970's vintage Case Shark Tooth. I have two and they have stood the test of time.

[Iowabowtech]

Late 1970's vintage Case Shark Tooth. I have two and they have stood the test of time.

That just flat out SOUNDS cool. Another vote for the Gerber Gator. Total die hard, lightweight and strops to a literal straight-razor edge. :way:

[Hardcorehunter]

I really like this one . I am tired of folding knives, as they are hard to clean, and I want a knife ready to use, with just the pull out of the sheath feature. The Buck Van Guard. Made in USA. Lifetime warranty, Sure grip handle, perfectly balanced, razor sharp, hard steel. They also come in a beautiful rosewood handle, but I wanted functional with good grip for good handleing with blood and fat on my hand, instead of pretty. $60...... 5 out of 5 review on this site also.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...:referralID=NA (http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10693?cm_mmc=froogle-_-400-13-1-_--1-_-38-601-100-00&hvarAID=46KY&mr:trackingCode=9F4735A9-E881-DE11-B712-001422107090&mr:referralID=NA)


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[Hardcorehunter]

I used to love my Buck Knife 110s but kept breaking the points off of them so I quit buying them. I have had a Gerber Gator for the past couple years and absolutely love it.
They are not a screw driver or a pry bar Liv:D

[Iowabowtech]

Almost forgot about my Browning Wind Knife. One of the sharpest knives in my collection and probably holds an edge better than any I own.


http://www.knifenordic.com/images/browning%20wind%20hunting%20knife%201.jpg

[ironwood]

I have become fond of my buck for deer but as far as my knife with history goes, I have carried a very thin 4 blade Swiss Amy for over 25 years. I have lost 3 and alway have to go searching for the same knife. Thanks to the Web that has become easier. I have on more than one occasion dressed deer with it because I had forgotten hunting knife.

[blake]

This is my hunting knife, a Buck Kalinga. This knife has skinned many a deer over the years. It holds an edge well and it isn’t all that hard to get a nice sharp shaving edge on it.

It is not however my overall favorite knife, I will post a photo of it later.

http://iowawhitetail.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=187&pictureid=3011

[JNRBRONC]

They are not a screw driver or a pry bar Liv:D

With the tip broke off, they are readily converted to a screwdriver with a little grinding. Only works for slotted screws, though.:D

[Critter]

My brother-in-law, being German, turned me onto a Puma Hunters Companion about 8 years ago. I think I paid 50 or 60 dollars for it at the time. Definitly worth the money, although I don't hear of many other people owning them.

[muddy]

Blake - My dad has one of those knives, it is simply awesome. I was going to buy one just because of their awesomeness but Dad said to just wait it out, I'll have one eventually. That wasn't the best way to tell me I'm getting one some day, but it'll be a good keepsake.

[gersdorf]

A friend of mine has one of these and it is a pretty sweet knife. Blade holds a good edge.

http://www.silverstag.com/

[singlecoyote]

Cutco drop point with the double D edge (http://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?itemGroup=5718). Not only the hunting knives but the knives in general are outstanding. :way:


How long have you used this knife and does it sharpen easily?

[Skully]

Gerber Gator is by far the best knife I've ever handled. It holds an edge forever, sharpens easily, fits my hand very nicely, and the rubber handle will not slip even when wet or bloody. The blade is solid in the handle so there is no play, it locks solidly. Its my favorite and my go to.


:way: I agree with everything dc240nt said above. I have had mine going on 5 years and was disappointed when they stopped making the lock blade style. I would also be lost without my Gerber hand saw/bone saw combo. All very good products. When the meat gets bones and sliced it gets done like Bukket said with a cheap Wal-Mart Rapala 6 inch fillet knife. I love how quick and easy they take an edge with a good steel.

[muddy]

The 6 inch Rapala fillet knives are great for most boning out, I prefer the 9 inchers for popping out the backstraps though. For $10 you can dang near use them for a couple years and then just buy new ones instead of getting them sharpened.

[gersdorf]

Thought of another one I have for fishing is my Leech Lake Knife. Thing is awesome! And Don can customize it for you if you get one from him.

http://www.reedssports.com/Product/product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=3973
(http://www.reedssports.com/Product/product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=3973)

[Limb Chicken]

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Originally Posted by Limb Chicken
Cutco drop point with the double D edge. Not only the hunting knives but the knives in general are outstanding.

How long have you used this knife and does it sharpen easily?

Had it for about 10 years now and am just sending it in for sharpening (which is free). I have beat the ever livin .... out of this knife and it is still sharp enough to gut a deer.

You can't sharpen the double D edge but you don't need to.

[AZHunter]

I'm a diehard Buck knife user, although my Gerbers are a close second. My Vanguard is probably my most reliable go-to knife for all things hunting, but my 119 is my favorite go to for all around circumstances. I've used it to chop brush, small limbs, etc. and I've had to unsheath it a few times in self defense with border crossers and an upset mountain lion. Luckily, nothing came of any situation, but to know its there and will do its job is my biggest comfort. I'll never be without a Buck within easy reach!

[Limb Chicken]

Thought of another one I have for fishing is my Leech Lake Knife. Thing is awesome! And Don can customize it for you if you get one from him.

http://www.reedssports.com/Product/p...etail&_ID=3973

A little known Cliff Clavin fact that Don use to be the mayor in Cedar Rapids. I have a couple of his knives and they are great. Handle gets a little slick but they are a work of art that is for sure.

[NebraskaWhitetail]

My favorite hunting knife by far is the one that Al Warren made for me back in 2006. You can see it on his website. It's the third knife from the bottom on this webpage (the one built for Matt Hansen)

http://warrenknives.com/made%20to%20order%20knives.htm

The craftsmanship is outstanding and things don't any better than S30V blade steel. :way:

[Shovelbuck]

That is a very nice knife and glad to see you on here again.

[blake]

My favorite hunting knife by far is the one that Al Warren made for me back in 2006.

Good looking knife Matt. :)

[NebraskaWhitetail]

Good to be back, fellas! :way:

[Full Quiver]

For a pocket knife I really love my Ken Onion Scallion http://www.kershaw-knives.net/Kershaw-Ken-Onion-Scallion-KS1620.htm
They have great customer sevice and will send out any replacemnt parts free of charge.

The knife that is usually in my hunting pack is a Buck Alpha Hunter with gut hook
http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=product.detail&productID=2927
The other two knifes that I use are the Cabela's Outfitter Series. I've got one they don't even carry anymore and also the caping knife. These knives are scary sharp.

Had a Schrade Old Timer growing up and I sure wish I still had that knife. Can't ever have too many knives. :D

[sofakingfast_1]

Blake that is a sweet knife. I like my buck knife. Same one Hardcorehunter posted. Cleaned quite a few deer with it.

[Hardcorehunter]

With the tip broke off, they are readily converted to a screwdriver with a little grinding. Only works for slotted screws, though.:D
:D:D:D:way:

[HUNTING BB]

THIS KNIFE I GOT FREE WITH A YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO BUCKMASTERS MAGAZINE ABOUT TEN OR SO YEARS AGO, AND IT IS MY GO TO KNIFE, I'VE GUTTED A NUMBER OF DEER WITH IT. LOST IT COUPLE YEARS AGO IN SOME KNEE HIGH CRP FIELD AFTER GUTTING A DEER , WAS PRETTY BUMMED AFTER I COULD NOT FIND IT,BORROWED A FRIENDS METAL DETECTER A COUPLE WKS LATER AND FOUND IT!

http://iowawhitetail.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=18&pictureid=3037,

http://iowawhitetail.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=18&pictureid=3038,

[Shovelbuck]

Nice set. How do you like the gut hook? I tried one once, didn't care for it and sold the knife.

[Fishbonker]

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I like my Schrade Old Timer Sharp Finger model 152. Schrade either went outta business or sold out to somebody and they quit making them for a few years. They started making them again in China. Steel didn’t feel as good and the edge sucked. I bought two of the knock offs without looking at them. Junk. I bought them for gifts. I never gave them away. I have since found a few original 152s at gun shows NIB. I have enough to keep me in knives for a few years. I lose knifes about as fast as I lose hair.<o:p></o:p>
For around the house/acreage I carry a Schrade Old Timer 340T three blade folder. I got it at a gun show in a set with a sharp finger. I do have to say that the stainless in both knives is a little lacking. I didn’t clean the folder after peeling an apple and it got rusty. I lost the Sharp Finger in my driveway in the snow once. Found it a couple of weeks later and the blade didn’t rust but it got a very nice patina to it.<o:p></o:p>
My “dress knife” is a Buck 505 “Knight”. Looks good with silver bolsters and wood inlays. I have owned several of these but I lose these more often than I change underwear.<o:p></o:p>
My work knife, besides the Buck 505, is a Gerber spring assist clip knife. Part of “The Answer” series. I bought this knife a few months ago, that’s right, I lost my other one. I think my seat belt hooked on the clip and pulled it out of my pocket. It probably fell out of the helicopter and landed on the ground so somewhere in Iowa is an inexpensive clip knife waiting to be picked up. This is my first spring assisted knife. I like the idea of one handed opening and closing.<o:p></o:p>
My ultimate goal is to get my blacksmithing shop set up, make some pattern welded/damascus blanks and make a Sharp Finger.<o:p></o:p>
The ‘Bonker<o:p></o:p>

[JNRBRONC]

I like my Schrade Old Timer Sharp Finger

I own two of them and never use them. I bought one and somehow acquired the other from a college roommate (circa 1984). I might sell them.

I don't like the shape of the knife. I want a very long slender blade that is able to "reach in" and cut the anal canal free so that it can be pulled back into the body cavity while field dressing. I'm not an advocate of splitting the pelvis to accomplish this feat.

[Fishbonker]

I don't like the shape of the knife. I want a very long slender blade that is able to "reach in" and cut the anal canal free so that it can be pulled back into the body cavity while field dressing. I'm not an advocate of splitting the pelvis to accomplish this feat.

Funny, that is exactly why I like the sharp finger. The point curves up and I think I can cut around the butt eaiser because with the curve more of the blade comes in contact not just the tip of the point. I also don't like to split the pelvis but if I did the sharp finger would be a bit wimpy for this.

The 'Bonker

[HUNTING BB]

Shovelbuck, i dont use the gut hook either, i've tried it in the past and found it easier just to use the knife.

[Sligh1]

The best knives on the market have to be the GINSU!!!

They cut through SHOES and even MARBLE BLOCKS!!! Saw it on tv a while ago at about 3:00 am. Has to be the best!

[AZHunter]

The best knives on the market have to be the GINSU!!!

They cut through SHOES and even MARBLE BLOCKS!!! Saw it on tv a while ago at about 3:00 am. Has to be the best!


Don't forget they also cut through "aluminum" pop cans! :way:

[huntdoc]

Benchmade Rukus. Pretty pricey but the steel is unreal. Had it for 2+ seasons and close to a dozen deer. I'll let you know when it needs sharpened.

[Hellrazr]

I own alot of knives and my favorite is the hunter series from knives of alaska! Awesome knife kinda spendy but worth the money IMO!

[Shovelbuck]

Posted by blake........................

This is my hunting knife, a Buck Kalinga. This knife has skinned many a deer over the years. It holds an edge well and it isn’t all that hard to get a nice sharp shaving edge on it.

It is not however my overall favorite knife, I will post a photo of it later.


Well Ron...........where's the pic of your favorite?:D:D:D

While we wait for Ron's photo, anybody else want to add to this great list we've compiled thus far?

[Skully]

This skinning knife was made for me by a good friend and co-worker. He really is very talented with all aspects of blacksmithing. I love the "clouds" in the blade on this one. Its almost too pretty to use but I do anyway. He even made the sheath and used some antler that I gave him. It is very sharp and fits my hand perfect for skinning. :way:

http://iowawhitetail.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=77&pictureid=3074

[Iowabowtech]

That knife rules Skully. Very cool and looks incredible.

[fireman]

I have several knives I use off and on. I do carry a fixed blade Gerber in the console of the truck though. Have a caping knife from Knives of Alaska, and a custom Damascus Bowie from Anderson Forge. Took apart a buffler with that one once!!! Bought a skinning knife from my LEM catalog, yeller handle....pretty handy knife, easy to sharpen!! Cape alot of skulls out for euro mounts, use a $5 paring knife most of the time....scary shavin sharp!!!

[Shoot2Kill]

Cutco drop point with the double D edge (http://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?itemGroup=5718). Not only the hunting knives but the knives in general are outstanding. :way:

Missed this post when it came out.....I gotta second you on the Cutco Limb. I'll never buy another knife after using this knife. Skinned and quartered a TON of stuff with mine in AK and have zero need for anything else. The lifetime free sharpening is awesome.

[blake]

When I posted a photo in this thread of my Buck Kalinga working hunting knife I promised that I would a post a photo of my favorite knife, and here it is.

http://iowawhitetail.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=187&pictureid=3243

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Once again, my friend Shovelbuck has been more than kind to me. He handcrafted this knife out of caribou antler and a deer leg bone.


I doubt that I will ever use this knife in the field, but I will say it is sharp enough to skin a deer.

Shovelbuck presented me this wonderful gift as a birthday present. I shall not forget his kindness.
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Thank You Jay. :)

[Shovelbuck]

Boy, I'm sure embarrassed now:o:o:o

But glad you like it. They do look good in a man cave.

[Full Quiver]

That is one sweet looking knife! Nice work Jay.