In November I killed a buck at the bottom of a steep mountain. It being a wilderness area, there are few roads around other than the one at the top of the mountain which I am parked on. Anyway, I had a nice NWTF knife I had been carrying for several years. I gutted the buck and began the grueling drag. It was brutal and I soon realized my best option would have been to quarter the deer up. But I kept going and after nearly two hours I was at the top. Not being in the best shape, I was absolutely beat and exhausted. That's when I realized I'd left my NWTF knife at the bottom of the mountain. What I had thought was it in my vest was actually my little saw.
So, I quickly decided to forgo a return trek to the base of the mountain, thus opting in favor of a return trip at some point in the near future. However, I have yet to find the time to return for my knife and not sure if I will anytime soon due to the distance from my house. It'll probably be there buried under the leaves, unless some fortunate fellow is now sporting a nice NWTF knife on his hip.
So, the point is that I need to get another quality knife that is sharp. If anything that NWTF knife was sharp!!! Any suggestions on a good knife that won't break the bank?
I forgot to mention, I want one with a partially serrated blade. That's one feature I liked about the NWTF knife I lost.
Outdoor Edge.
Gus_13,
I appreciate the info. I'll definitely check them out. And hopefully come spring, I will be able to go search for my old NWTF knife.
Remember when you could go to your local hardware and buy a qualty knife, I have a puma and love it, has saw blade, ball tip for skining and reg blade. was kind of pricey
http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/knives/detail.asp?fid=010G&cid=322&tid=828&bg=x
My FIL bought a knife like this for my son. It really looks like a great knife, but I haven't used it yet. I'll use it this year for anything he harvests. It is pricey, but the serrated blade looks great and the 3 independent blades really makes it nice.
Check out this one.
http://www.thespydercostore.com/Byrd-Cara-Cara-2-Lightweight-Combo-Edge-Knife-p/by03psbk2.htm
Maybe can get it on Ebay for less. I've seen many knives that cost 3x as much that aren't half as well made. For the money it's tough to beat and you won't cry so much if you loose it.
Got my brother one for Christmas. It's super sharp. He loves it.
S30V is the best blade material I've found. Was fond of D2 steel, until I bought my first S30V.
They can be pricey though.
I've carried this knife for several years, and have nothing bad to say about it:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Knives-Tools/Fixed-Blade-Knives|/pc/104791680/c/104740380/sc/104330880/Gerber-Freeman8482-S30V174-Fixed-Blade-Knives/714684.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fhunting-knives-tools-fixed-blade-knives%2Fgerber%2F_%2FN-1100158%2B1000003511%2B4294770732%2FNe-1000003511%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104330880%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680%253Bcat104740380%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104791680%3Bcat104740380%3Bcat104330880 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Knives-Tools/Fixed-Blade-Knives%7C/pc/104791680/c/104740380/sc/104330880/Gerber-Freeman8482-S30V174-Fixed-Blade-Knives/714684.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fhunting-knives-tools-fixed-blade-knives%2Fgerber%2F_%2FN-1100158%2B1000003511%2B4294770732%2FNe-1000003511%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104330880%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680%253Bcat104740380%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104791680%3Bcat104740380%3Bcat104330880)
I've had pretty good luck out of Buck knives, I can't remember the name, but they were similar to the Omni series. Can be had for ~$45 or so, and they're decent for the price.
I carried a Shrade Sharpfinger for years, and although the steel wasn't very good, and had to be sharpened often, it got me by.
Quote from: El Pavo Grande on January 13, 2012, 06:35:04 PM
Gus_13,
I appreciate the info. I'll definitely check them out. And hopefully come spring, I will be able to go search for my old knife.
I know I love mine. They are definitely overhyped/over advertised on some outdoor tv channels but that's for a reason. They are sharp sharp and hold and edge forever.
I have had good luck with case knives over the years but I have never used one with a serrated portion.
Checkout Timberline Knives at www.timberlineknives.com
Buck 110 folder. Not serrated but you'll not get a better knife for anywhere close to the money
Buck Rush is my day-to-day. It is sharp and holds an edge like none I have had before it. I have carried it everyday for 7 years now and still is like new (I've sharpened it about twice a year). The assisted opening feature is nice too!
I have quiet a collection of knives/straight razors, I just love knives. My wife bought me a new one for Christmas, from Cabelas it is a Columbia River Knife and tool (CRKT) straight blade skinner, called Onion skinner. Named after knife designer Ken Onion and it is a beast. Cost $70. A plus is the sheath is right or left handed which is great because I am a lefty.
Thanks and God Bless
Ray
Check out the Gerber Bear Grylls knives at Wal-Mart. The largest fixed blade half-serrated model is $50.
Bark River Knife and Tool makes awesome knives with high carbon tool steel blades, but they have convex edges, and they don't offer serrated blades. They'd probably be offended if you asked. My BRK&T Manitou cuts like crazy.
x2 on the Outdoor Edge products...I would check them out...there are some Outdoor Edge sellers on Ebay that offer free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOG-Toothlock-Knife-Serrated-VG-10-Blade-TK-02-New-/380401577379?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item5891b36da3#ht_3121wt_923
Check this one out - CRKT Lightfoot M-1
http://www.survivalbill.ca/wordpress/?tag=crkt-lightfoot-m1 (http://www.survivalbill.ca/wordpress/?tag=crkt-lightfoot-m1)
This guy did a good review on it. I have had mine for several years. It is usually my secondary knife in my pack, but I used it as my primary during deer season and dressed 2 deer with it. With my lansky sharpener, this thing will shave hair. It splits a deer skin clean as a whistle. The serrated portion allowed me to work up through the rib cage to get to the windpipe without hesitation. It is a bit bulky in a pocket, but I like the extra heft in the hand while dressing deer sized game.
Stay away from Kershaw.