Hunting Knife Recommendation

Bony Maloney · 9 Mar 2008 at 20:26

Looking to buy a gift for somebody. The knife will be used for skinning, gutting of rabbits, pheasant etc. Any pointers please .Thanks

Steve · 9 Mar 2008 at 20:38

Best knife in the world
Althoug it seems to bew some issues with the governments stupid views on banning everything that might kill someone :rolleyes:

JBuk · 9 Mar 2008 at 20:40

he asked for a knife not a sword

Steve · 9 Mar 2008 at 20:49

chortel,

It is a parang, multi edged for skinnig splitting etc, keep meaning to get one but it seems they have been scared off by this stupid government

SourChipmunk · 9 Mar 2008 at 21:19

Selections: http://www.saddler.co.uk/acatalog/Buck_Hunting_Knives.html

Buck makes a very high-quality knife that's normally reasonably priced. They seem to be a little pricy in the UK though.

Gerber: http://www.shop4gerber.co.uk/e-z_gerber_hunting_pruning_tools.html

Also very good. What's your budget?

Third Opinion · 9 Mar 2008 at 21:38

Bony Maloney said:
Looking to buy a gift for somebody. The knife will be used for skinning, gutting of rabbits, pheasant etc. Any pointers please .Thanks

Yes don't bother. Give your kills to a butcher to prepare and save youself the money spent on the knife as well as the risk of getting nicked.

Azagoth · 9 Mar 2008 at 21:46

Check out Microtech, they're the best knives man can produce.

http://www.microtechknives.com/home.html

Bony Maloney · 9 Mar 2008 at 22:11

Raist said:
Selections: http://www.saddler.co.uk/acatalog/Buck_Hunting_Knives.html

Buck makes a very high-quality knife that's normally reasonably priced. They seem to be a little pricy in the UK though.

Gerber: http://www.shop4gerber.co.uk/e-z_gerber_hunting_pruning_tools.html

Also very good. What's your budget?

under £100, thanks.

Cybermyk · 9 Mar 2008 at 22:42

http://www.colonialknives.co.uk/ind...enu/odlmenu.htm/style/singleprod.php/cat/2754

Tom0 · 9 Mar 2008 at 22:44

For skinning and gutting, something small and very sharp.

Nathan · 9 Mar 2008 at 22:47

rose budding knife. Dad swears by his, pricey though at £70

Vasquez · 9 Mar 2008 at 22:54

I use to have an opinel when I worked on a farm, fantastic knife as well.

Fett · 10 Mar 2008 at 23:11

Azagoth said:
Check out Microtech, they're the best knives man can produce.

http://www.microtechknives.com/home.html

Have to disagree on that, the majority of their line are auto's and tactical folders, hardly hunting knife material. And as they are a production company, they will never match a custom. They are good knives, but not the best, unless you want low-drag auto.

Far as good, and I mean really good production knives go, you should be looking at Chris Reeve, Strider, Emerson and slightly lower down the chain, Benchmade, Kershaw (bit ropey sometimes but the Onion collaborations are nice) and even Spyderco.

Step up to a whole new world when it comes to quality, finish and butter-like action with Tom Mayo, Greg Lightfoot, Tom Krein, Todd Begg, Ken Onion, Rick Hinderer, DB Fraley etc. I've missed loads out.

If you like the tactical look and want something to abuse, go for Strider or Dwaine Carrillo (real hardcore knives).

As far as the OP's request, sub-£100 I'd suggest a Fällkniven H1, fixed blade (no gutting hook but it's rabbits etc, so no need) and 3G steel. Pure quality.

PhillyDee · 10 Mar 2008 at 23:21

Check out www.britishblades.com its a forum where knife makers get together and make pointy things. I have no interest in them myself, but I have a mate who makes them and he does pretty good work.