Hunting knife

[muddy42]

Everyone should own a Mora and be able to sharpen it. I've had other knives but always gone back to a Mora.

For the field and getting a deer into the larder a knife has to do two extreme things - a point to start the gralloch, but also be pretty tough to remove heads and legs etc. and touching bone. For me an acute scandi grind like a mora is ideal for that. For roe and smaller, a 3 or 4 inch blade is all you need and it can fit in your pocket. Having a hi viz colour is helpful - I lost a few knives and sheaths late at night.

 

[HonestJohn]

Mora Forst clipper all you’ll ever need

Mora Frost Clipper Knife

The frost clipper has a fantastic rubber grip handle, to go with the razor sharp stainless steel blade. All in all one of the best buys you can get for a fixed blade knife. Blade Length: 4" Blade: Stainless Steel Handle Length: 4.5" Handle: Rubber Grip Sheath Length: 8.25" Sheath: Moulded...

www.bushwear.co.uk

Only a matter of time until that came

 

[Dorset Deer]

I'm a fan of @Peter Eaton knives, full flat grind with a micro bevel edge, Easy to clean and strop.

 

[Peter Eaton]

I'm a fan of @Peter Eaton knives, full flat grind with a micro bevel edge, Easy to clean and strop.

Thanks for the recommendation.

I will have several blades being advertised here either later today or over the weekend, likely over the weekend as working on a big knife project with a steel company at the moment.

All the knives will be of the highest standard using Elmax, a Swedish 3rd generation powder steel which can be ground far thinner than basic steels, which in turn means sharper edges.

I will endeavour to add a knife of two this evening if time allows.

 

[Sheamus]

I can't see past those orange handle Portlands made by that Mitchell chap.
Unfortunately way out my price league.
So ill have to make do with my Swibo

 

[An Sionnach]

Another vote for the Victorinox 4”
Easy sharpen and maintain,well capable of dealing with several deer before needing anything more than a strop or rub of a steel
Only downside is having to source an aftermarket sheath

 

[Roedeer 1962]

I use a cutco knive with lifetime guarantee

 

[Scarpa]

I know that the blade is fairly thick (great for splitting a sternum) but I still love my Fällkniven F1 that I built up from a blade blank. The curved sweep of the blade is great for skinning and cutting around joints.

 

[Jagged77]

I’ve got quite a few custom and factory blades, however just picked this up and used it today to gralloch a Roe, splitting the sternum. Must say im quite impressed

ESEE Ashley Emerson Game Knife

ESEE Ashley Emerson Game Knife Has A 9cm Stone-washed Black-oxide Blade. Scales Are Impervious To Sweat, Blood, And Other Fluids.the Handle Incorporates A Guard, A Full Tang, & A Radiused Lanyard Hole Large Enough For A Loop Of 550 Cord.<br>

heinnie.com

 

[RescueMe0007]

Whats the best one in your opinion/ your favourite

Something, easy to sharpen or replace, so easy to lose a knife when out stalking, that paying a premium price seems unwise. Currently, I use an Opinel No. 8, for make the initial incisions, to open up a hole at the tendons on the rear legs and to do the anus and the esophagus. Thereafter, I use a (bright yellow) plastic handled craft (stanley) knife with a hooked blade, it is incredibly effective and efficient at unzipping the pelt and opening up the stomach for the gralloch without piercing the paunch and also the legs and chest for skinning, no effort required. Another characteristic which I find valuable in the craft knife, is that the blade disappears into the handle and I can safely carry it in a pocket, so no need for a sheath. I previously used a "tripe knife" which was also brilliant, but sadly I contrived to lose it while stomach crawling for a shot and couldn't locate it after.

 

[Confidis]

What I have and recommend
Vs what I want .

 

[Smelly Yeti]

I sadly admit to being afflicted with that common stalkers malaise of ‘AKHD’…… Acute Knife Hoarding Disorder! These vary from a couple of beautiful (but expensive) hand made blades, an EKA, Buck, Hella etc right through to my first ever Swiss Army knife

Despite all of this though, I’m with @VSS, & always end up leaving the house with my Buck 110 on my belt (& I know lock knives aren’t best practice but there you go…). I like them so much I even bought a second/cheaper nylon handled one as I didn’t want to lose my original wood/brass one!! Similarly, I do pretty much all of my skinning out etc with the much maligned Mora Clipper.

Neither have ever let me down & just do exactly what I need. You’ll just know when you find the right one for you

 

[RJD]

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Although not glamorous .. the outdoor edge knives are great!

 

[John Gryphon]

Green River Sheep Skinner pattern....invented in the 1800`s,hasnt been improved on yet. The pattern used by slaughtermen.

 

[Mr.Sloth]

Got a Paddy Smyth field skinning hybrid stalking knife as a gift and it is a lovely knife to use.

 

[doric_prince]

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Got a Paddy Smyth field skinning hybrid stalking knife as a gift and it is a lovely knife to use.

Nice profile, looks a bit like a Wilson south fork ?

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[Daisymay]

Check out bushwear's own make £5 great knife and if you lose it ,no big deal buy another

 

[Grannysmith]

Buck zipper 30 yrs old and going strong!

 

[Klenchblaize]

Loveless Style Integral Semi-Skinner - Nordic Knives
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[Mr.Sloth]

Nice profile, looks a bit like a Wilson south fork ?

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There are similarities for sure.

I also use plenty of other knives. Day to day as a farmer I have a buck 110 on me constantly. This has dresses many a deer. I also have some sort of budget knife in each vehicle for if the occasion arose. Anything will work if you know what you're doing