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#101611 - 01/27/12 12:47 PM

Hunting Knife

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I got one of these for Christmas-- did not expect much for the price-- Boy was I suprised-- This may be one of the best Skinning knives I have ever had--Cleaned 4 deer still razor sharp.

This is a super deal

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/browning-backcountry-hunting-knife.aspx?a=876417

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#101612 - 01/27/12 01:21 PM

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You really can't beat that for price. I personally have appreciated Knives of Alaska stuff.

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#101619 - 01/27/12 04:05 PM

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I own all kinds of knives although I've given alot away lately. I re started my membership in RMEF and I received a two knife set and I figured it would be a super cheapy but it had a skinner/gut hook and a caper. I gave them to my daughter and she helped me this year we my deer and wanted me to use her knives. I was really surprised and really liked the set and if I can figure out who for sure made it I may get myself a set. My primary knives are all American made Bucks, they seem to hold and take an edge better than any of the others I've tried.

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#101783 - 01/29/12 02:04 PM

Re: Hunting Knife [Re: H2OBUG]

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My son Joe is a fan of Cold Steel products but I have never given them a second thought until one of my hunters gave me a CS "Pendleton Mini Hunter." It is only 6 1/2 inches long total, and I find it an EXCELLENT little all-around hunting knife, including great for field dressing. The smaller package gives you greater control. The edge on this knife is incredible and holds just as Cold Steel advertises.

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#101787 - 01/29/12 03:03 PM

Re: Hunting Knife [Re: Gregg Richter]

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Originally Posted By: Gregg Richter

The smaller package gives you greater control.

The more I field dress deer, the handier i really feel a smaller knife is. Knowing exactly what you're cutting, you can make short work of a white tail with a small knife and do a pretty clean job of it.
One time i forgot a knife, asked my dad to bring one (he was enlisted to help drag the heavy buck out)...and he showed up with a 10" bowie knife (he hasn't field dressed many deer). I thought he was joking at first. When I realized he wasn't i began work in the deer...trying to take care of the back end of a deer with a knife that big ISN'T a pretty sight!

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#101792 - 01/29/12 04:16 PM

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Gregg bet that one cost more than $25

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#101805 - 01/29/12 07:02 PM

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I use a Cold Steel Master Hunter without the gut hook.I believe that they have some of the best steel for hunting knives.

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#101807 - 01/29/12 07:54 PM

Re: Hunting Knife [Re: SBHunter81]

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Originally Posted By: SBHunter81

Originally Posted By: Gregg Richter

The smaller package gives you greater control.

EXACTLY my experience. I have gone to smaller knives many years ago. I once bought the "Jim Zumbo Elk Knife" and...well... let's just say that I have never used it. It is like a slightly smaller Bowie, basically, (WAY TOO BIG for my tastes) but does have a useful (I think) bone cutting edge on the upper side of the blade.

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#101808 - 01/29/12 08:02 PM

Re: Hunting Knife [Re: H2OBUG]

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Originally Posted By: H2OBUG

Gregg bet that one cost more than $25

Yes sir, H2OBUG, it did...I believe they go for:

http://compare.ebay.com/like/360428985919?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

or more, but I didn't pay for it, it was part of my tip when I guided a hunter.

I was not trying to post negatively about your knife.