Knives you like most in the field

[Marc B.]

Buck 110 and Case Trapper have been my companions on most hunts. I always skin with the trapper and have gutted a bunch with it too.

[reddogge]

Don't forget the small game knives. This Camillus small game knife is the best for rabbits, pheasants, ducks, geese, etc. I've owned it since the 60s.

   

Another favorite for small game is this Western L488 I bought in 1956 when I was 12 with my own money.

   

Yeah, it would say "If you weren't such a lousy shot I'd have had more work."

[RAGHORN 3]

Man! If that Camillus could talk....  

[far rider]

Old Timer "Little Finger". Not much to look at, but its a REAL knife. Great steel, takes and holds an incredible edge, and works like an extension of one's hand. Made in USA back when it meant something. My ole pappy gave it to me when I was a teen. Gosh, has it really been that long ago. That ole friend has peeled skin of many a game.

Tim

[Bill Turner]

I own some great knives, but my Buck 112 was my go to knife until I lost it a few years back. My Keith Murr drop point skinner was on my belt this entire hunting season, with a Knives of Alaska "Muskrat" in a neck sheath on my neck. If your not familiar with the "Muskrat" take a look at the Knives of Alaska web page. It is a first class piece that holds a great edge. Teresa Asbell provided me with the neck sheath.  

[reddogge]

Originally posted by RAGHORN 3:
Man! If that Camillus could talk....      

Yeah, it would say "If you weren't such a lousy shot I'd be out of your pocket more often."

[reddogge]

Originally posted by Ric O'Shay:
Need I say more?

   
     

Every time I see a Randall my heart flutters a litte. Anyone have a Moran to show.

[Sean B]

I like to switch them up.  The top is a Case double Finn.  That's been getting the most use that last few years.  I take my Buck 110 every no and then.  The Schrade Uncle Henry LB 5 is ALLWAYS with me. I've had it for 31 years, I bought it knife when I was 14 at the local hardware store.  The Bowhunters Kit is a relatively recent addition to my belt.  I wear that when I hunt with a vintage Bear or my Red Wing Hunter.

 

 

[Warden609]

I used a Randall Trapper this year for all my work. It made quick work of the cow elk and eight deer I bow killed. Just a little blade touch up between each animal. I bought the knife from a fellow Trad Gang member and love it.

[59Alaskan]

Buck Lite

I have other knives but the Buck Lite goes on every trip

[14mpg]

I always have a knife on me; its paramount. I also have a very bad tendency to abuse what I use in order to get the job done which has led to many broken knives. These were broken on job related tasks not game related... ka bar folder, small gerber folder, buck hunter folder, larger gerber folder and some I can't really remember.

The knife on my backpack at all times is a fixed gerber 4inch blade with the gator grip, I like it most for cutting fish when its cold and for small camp related duties. I have a 7 inch wusthof fillet knife that I use while butchering, mom wanted it to match my cutlery (great christmas present mom!!!)      I use a large 9" fixed blade ka bar while butchering (like a sturdy blade that I don't have to worry about dropping on the ground like my kitchen knives) For field dressing I use whatever knife I have on me... I keep them all sharp so anything works. But to answer the OPs question... my favorite has to be that 2" gerber folder that I broke a couple years ago. It fit in the pocket easily, not noticeable while carrying at all, only broke because I was using it as a screw driver...

[Sam McMichael]

For many years I carried a Case Sodbuster folding pocket knife.

Lately, I have carried a Browning lock back folding knife and a Gerber belt knife that I have had so long I just can't recall the model numbers. Now that I generally carry a haversack, it is easier to transport multiple knives.

Also, a couple of years ago I picked up a fairly large Roach Belly belt knife from Lucas Bullington in Alabama. I like it a lot, but is more a camp chore knife rather than a hunting knife.  

The one knife I always carry every day, whether hunting or not, is a CRKT lock back folder, which is both suited for general utility work and tactical applications.

[KenH]

My constant carry is a now 20+ year old Leatherman tool of a style no longer made.  

I have two 'woods knives'.  My general purpose cleaning, skinning, cutting knife is a classic 6" Green River spearpoint with a handle I made myself.  Plus I have a 12" Cold Steel Kukri that I use for bushwacking, chopping, digging, etc.

[beendare]

I have the Buck Alpha UL folder with the CPM s30V steel blade and the little saw. The saw comes in handy for small pruning chores and the S30V is the first blade I've owned that can process a whole elk without touchup.

[cahaba]

Buck Vanguard or a Schrade Sharpfinger is what I use the most.

[Wolfshead]

Here is mine
A homemade skinner made out of an edger blade and ground/filed to shape with an Osage orange handle

 

[Brock]

I typically carry a small folder all the time...more of the clip style semi tactical looking....so that is my go to knife for any utility work.

Out in field I usually carry one of these.....left to right:

1. RBH damascus fixed blade...picked up couple years ago and very good heavy duty blade for skinning or breaking down shoulders and ribs even...

2. Original Buffalo Skinner, Solingen Germany blade...got this when I was a Cub Scout back in late 60s or early 70s....name engraved...carried if my entire youth and up through highschool.  Skinned deer, ducks, squirrels, raccoons, cut branches, whittled projects for scouts, everything.  It is mostly retired now.

3. Anza skinner...bought in 98 by mark on tang...when I was at ETAR.  Great little knife for small game and birds...or for caping.  Blades on Anza knives of this type are all re-used files...very hard and hold an edge.  Mostly upland use these days.

4.Buck 112...received this for my 17th birthday (1980)...date on one side and initials on other from father.  My first ADULT KNIFE...carried for most of adult life until about 1999 when I put it in gun safe and started carrying the more easily replaceable Gerber my buddy gave me that was a Muzzy promotional knife..it stays in my backpack..this one is retired as well.

5. Outdoor Edge Whitetail Skinner...bought from Paul Brunner when he had Screaming Eagle catalog going....this thing has skinned, field dressed or broke down around 100 deer, few hogs and a few nutria when I was in Md.  Great knife for what it was developed...sure handed, field dressing and skinning knife.  I am finally having to sharpen the gut hook this year.  It goes in field with me for all big game either in backpack or on belt.


Favorite if I picked one would be the damascus skinner overall for heft, wide range of game or camp chores without being a bowie or larger camp knife...holds edge well and good grip with the slabs on side.  Then my Whitetail Skinner is next for overall use and function.

10 years ago it would be my Buck 112...but that thing is now something I will pass down.

   

[Wudstix]

Also, mostly have my Shrew Hawk when campin gout and hunting hogs.  

[Matthew Bolton]

I bought my dad one of the outdoor edge swing-blades for christmas and I really enjoy it. Other than that I have used a Cutco hunting knife, a cheap pocket knife (old reliable) and a new potential favorite is this NWTF sponsor knife my dad got. It's a 3 inch knife made by Blackjack Blades  

[doubleo]

Originally posted by Sean B:
I like to switch them up.  The top is a Case double Finn.  That's been getting the most use that last few years.  I take my Buck 110 every no and then.  The Schrade Uncle Henry LB 5 is ALLWAYS with me. I've had it for 31 years, I bought it knife when I was 14 at the local hardware store.  The Bowhunters Kit is a relatively recent addition to my belt.  I wear that when I hunt with a vintage Bear or my Red Wing Hunter.
Gotta love those old classics!