Ten of the best knives for hunting. Hunting knife: which one to choose? Steel for hunting knives

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It doesn’t matter whether you are the happy owner of a large farm in the countryside or just sometimes like to spend the weekend hunting, you definitely cannot do without a good knife for cutting up carcasses and skinning. After all, the taste of the meat and its shelf life largely depend on how quickly and efficiently the carcass is skinned.

Knives for cutting animal carcasses

A cutting hunting knife is called a “skinner”. It is distinguished by its curved “flying up” shape and the relatively small size of the blade, as well as the presence of a groove on it for draining blood. Thanks to all this, the knife easily copes with any cutting tasks, be it a large animal or a small bird. The blade, made of flexible and durable steel, allows you to bypass bones, separating the skin from the meat as cleanly as possible. In addition, the skinner knife is convenient to use for skinning.

Household knives and saws for cutting carcasses

For cutting pig and cattle carcasses, it is rational to use household knives or saws. Unlike a miniature skinner, such knives are much larger in size: a thick spine and a reliable, durable handle with a recess that prevents fingers from slipping. Most often, the handles of household cutting knives are made of durable plastic that can withstand repeated treatment with boiling water and considerable physical stress. There are also special requirements for the quality of steel for such products, because a knife for cutting carcasses must be both flexible and durable, preventing chipping.

Saws for cutting carcasses can be either manual (hacksaw type) or electric (disc or band). Their purpose is to disassemble the carcass into half-carcasses, including along the ridge, as well as to divide large parts into portioned pieces along with the bones.

An experienced person will never go hunting without a reliable and proven knife. When choosing, we pay attention to its design, evaluate the steel grade, the strength of the blade, the shape, thickness and sharpening of the blade, and consider the handle. One that will never fail in extreme conditions is an irreplaceable and extremely valuable thing. There are various types, configurations and sizes available on the market today, designed for specific hunting purposes. How to choose a hunting knife that will become a working tool and the pride of its owner for many years?

Types of hunting knives

Various types are used in hunting:
General purpose knives are used to finish off game and protect against attacking animals. By design, they are divided into types: non-folding, folding (with a lock), with removable blades.

Drop point

The blade should not have protrusions and grooves that are intended to cause lacerations, as well as any defects. The blade connects securely and tightly to the handle. The blade has a special sharpening. The handle is equipped with a limiter, which allows the hunter to firmly hold the knife at the moment of impact and ensures safety when using it.
Special purpose knives are used for all kinds of hunting and household needs. These include skinner and drop-point (skinning), which are designed for cutting carcasses, skinning and other hunting purposes. The skinning knife has a wide steel blade with one-sided sharpening. The tip of the blade is beveled and does not coincide with the axis of symmetry.

A drop point with a wide and large blade is used for cutting particularly large game. They are not melee weapons.
“Camp” is a special type of knife that has high strength, sufficient length and weight of the blade for chopping, and at the same time has good cutting qualities. Some hunters use it for cutting game.

Steel for hunting knives

The value of a hunting knife depends on the grade of steel used to make the blade and the quality of its hardening. What should the knife steel be? It must have the necessary hardness and strength to ensure high striking and cutting properties, as well as durability of its operation. Reliable hunting knives are made from carbon, alloy, powder, damask and Damascus steels. We can distinguish steels ХВ5 and Х12МВ.
Diamond alloy carbon steel XB5 is characterized by high hardness (up to 70 HRC) and has excellent cutting properties. It contains chromium and tungsten, which add strength to the metal. But you will have to take very careful care of such a knife, since it can become corroded from water and dampness. Tool stamped steel X12MV has a hardness of up to 60 HRC. This alloy steel contains chromium, which increases its corrosion resistance, molybdenum, which makes the steel more tough, and vanadium, which increases the heat resistance of the metal. With the help of such a blade it is easy to skin carcasses. Blades made of steel grades XB5 and X12MV can go without sharpening for a very long time.
Damask steel has exceptionally high hardness and elasticity, has excellent cutting properties and does not rust. Due to the non-uniform structure of cast carbon steel, an uneven pattern appears on a damask steel blade. The damask blade is reliable and durable, it can withstand high mechanical and thermal loads.
Damascus steel is not inferior to damask steel in terms of strength, cutting properties and durability. A characteristic pattern appears on the surface of the blade. The Damascus blade, like damask steel, holds a transverse sharpening perfectly. However, when choosing a Damascus blade, you need to understand that it needs to be protected from moisture and dampness, since Damascus is susceptible to corrosion. The Damascus blade should be wiped dry after use and regularly lubricated with special oil.

Knives made of powder steel, such as ELMAX (Sweden), are very popular. The hardness of chrome-molybdenum vanadium stainless steel is about 65 HRC. ELMAX steel is reliably protected from corrosion and has high wear resistance and impact toughness. The knives withstand lateral loads well and hold an edge for a long time. Inexpensive ones are made from popular steel 95X18. This stainless steel, provided it is properly hardened, produces products that, in most respects, are not inferior to the best examples of hunting knives. A foreign analogue of steel grade 95X18 can be considered grade 440B.

Blade shape

When choosing a knife for a hunter, you should pay attention to the blade. What types of blades are there and which one to choose? A clip-point blade with a point at the end and a straight edge is used for finishing game and for economic purposes.

Click point knife

The clip point is quite versatile. Branded knives of this type are quite durable, easy to sharpen, but not strong and sharp enough. The drop point blade is chosen for hunting big game. It has a characteristic butt line, which slowly decreases towards the tip. The drop point knife is distinguished by wide functionality, it stabs well and has high cutting properties. Using this blade, it is convenient to skin a killed animal and cut up a carcass; you can even plan wood with it. A dagger with a straight and double-edged blade is designed for finishing off game. The dagger is dangerous and is not used as a utility knife. The skinner is ideal for skinning and bellying. The blade with a humpbacked kukri spine is not suitable for hunting, but is used as a hatchet for chopping and cutting wood.

If you prefer to use one knife as a hunter's weapon, for cutting game and for economic activities, choose a blade with a sharp blade end and straight bevels. It is durable, has good cutting properties, can withstand high lateral loads, can be buried without the risk of breaking, and can also be used for chopping.

For hunting in Russia, the following knives are considered universal:

length from 230 to 290 mm;
blade length from 120 to 160 mm;
blade width from 22 to 32 mm;
butt thickness from 3 to 5 mm;
handle length - 110-130 mm;
weight without sheath - 150-300 g.

Blades with straight bevels are convenient for sharpening. Pay attention to the grade of steel; the blade should hold an edge well. The optimal balance is somewhere in the middle, at the level of the guard. The correct balance allows the hunter to work without getting tired for a long time.

Handle

What should the handle be like? Hunters have used knives with wooden handles for centuries. Handles made of wood (beech, hornbeam, birch) are still the most preferred today. They are quite light, durable and inexpensive.

This knife is ideal for use in winter frosts. A hunting knife should be an extension of the hunter’s hand, fit in the hand like a glove, tightly and without slipping with different grips. Therefore, there is no need for indentations for the fingers on the handle. Round handles will turn in your hand. Straight handles, without bends, are considered to be the most durable and comfortable. However, each hunter selects the shape of the handle for himself, based on practical experience. The handles of gift knives are often uncomfortable due to the presence of numerous protrusions. Knives with hollow handles for accessory use are non-functional, impractical and inconvenient.

How not to make a mistake in choosing?

A hunting knife should be of high quality, functional and comfortable. Traditionally high quality and impeccable design distinguish the products of German craftsmen. Among them, multi-purpose ones with blades 250 mm long stand out. The center of gravity with a horn handle is located closer to the tip. They are not cheap, but they serve reliably for many years and do not fail at critical moments. The Germans produce the famous “finks”, analogues of Finnish ones adapted for hunting, as well as knives of the Norwegian type. The traditions of knife production in Sweden are strong, which, along with the use of advanced technologies, has allowed Swedish products to achieve leading global positions. Reliable and ergonomic modern types made of stainless steel and carbon steel enjoy constant trust among hunters. The Russian hunting knife market offers a wide range of domestic and imported products. There are samples designed for any type of hunting. Everyone chooses a hunting knife individually, based on their own practical experience. What should a newbie do? In order not to make a mistake in choosing, it is better for a novice hunter to go shopping with a knowledgeable person.

You need to find the right sharpening and a comfortable sheath for storing it. Correctly sharpen at an angle of 15-30 degrees. It is extremely important and difficult not to change the original angle when sharpening. Craftsmen “finish” the blade on a leather belt, as if polishing the blade. The Scandinavian type sheath has proven itself well. The knife goes almost entirely into the sheath, only part of its handle is visible. The toe of the sheath is designed in such a way that when it rests on the body, it is retracted in the opposite direction. It should hang freely on a leather pendant or on a strong cord. The performance characteristics of the scabbard are impaired by the presence of additional parts. To prevent the blade from becoming corroded, it must be washed well and wiped dry after each use. Wax and gun oil are used to care for the blade. It is recommended to periodically rub the wooden handle with linseed oil.

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alexanr
wonderful knives
Benjamin
Thank you! I hope the lesson will be useful to me.
Shot
No matter how much we would like, there is no such thing as a universal knife that can equally well carve a wild boar, cut sausage and chop small branches. And we are talking only about technical characteristics, and besides this, there are also individual preferences. If we talk about the only knife in the equipment, I personally would prefer a Yakut type knife.
Oleg
Comrade is an avid hunter and knife lover. Your article is extremely informative and timely for choosing a knife for a gift.
Vladimir
I can tell from myself. There are no universal hunting knives. Every hunter (I hate it when they call it HUNTER URRR) chooses a blade the way he likes. One has a damask steel, a silver guard, a handle with carvings made of mammoth tusk, like he FAILED ITSELF! Another blade was spanked from a simple (seemingly) piece of iron, forged on a FORGE, and only with the experience and instinct of a master was spanked. THIS is the knife. Of course not as beautiful. But skinning the carcass, scratching wood chips for the fire, or cutting dowels from nails for the VIKHREVSKY screw is no problem!
Sergei Prichitsky
I am a fairly experienced hunter, I have been hunting small animals and birds for several years and have already seen a lot of knives, guns and other hunting accessories. I really liked the Russian Knight knives, the first one was given to me by my friend, with whom we go hunting together. It is very strong, I don’t sharpen it often, it retains its sharpness for a long time and looks very attractive in appearance.
tactec.ru
It seems to me that the most important thing is that the handle is comfortable and the blade is made of good steel

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Designed for cutting up carcasses and skinning. It copes with its tasks wonderfully.

Main advantages:

All models of knives in the Professional Master series are designed for professional chefs and are suitable for use in the food industry.
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Blade: Steel grade: DIN 1.4110. The blade undergoes 3 stages of heat treatment, which gives the steel incredible hardness - 54/58 units on the Rockwell scale (for comparison, the hardness of diamond is 67 units):

hardening: heating up to 1000 degrees Celsius;
cryotreatment: cooling to -80 degrees Celsius;
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A hunting knife or a tool for cutting up carcasses will differ significantly in its parameters. The shape and length of the blade, the quality of the steel, and the manufacturing company determine the performance characteristics and practical benefits of this important hunting accessory.

Criteria for choosing a hunting knife

Choosing a hunting knife is not an easy task. In order for a hunting knife to perform its intended functions, experts advise taking into account the following recommendations:

decide what type of game you will hunt;
select products made of high-quality steel;
don’t skimp – quality is expensive;
find out from consultants and professional hunters what length and shape of the knife is needed for the selected type of game;
analyze the hunting knife market and give preference to the manufacturer whose products meet the highest standards

Hunting knife steel

Good steel for a hunting knife allows you to use it for a long time without loss of beneficial properties. When the steel is soft, the blade will wear off quickly. If a material is too hard, it is also too brittle. Sharpening it while hunting will not be easy. A knife made of high-quality steel does not require frequent sharpening.

All over the world, the types of steel that are used to produce knives are almost the same. Popular steel grades: 440C - high chromium content and molybdenum additive. SRT-T-440S is manufactured using powder metallurgy. In terms of wear resistance, it is 20 times superior to products from the 440C brand.

On the American continent and in Germany, blades are made from D2 steel with magnesium, chromium and vanadium. And in Sweden they use Sandvik12C27 stainless steel. Among Russian brands, knives made of 50Х14МФ material, which is excellent in sharpening, have proven themselves well.

An important parameter is the material’s compliance with the scale indicating the % of carbon contained in a given grade of steel. You will always find this mark on expensive knives. Good steel has indicators reaching up to 55-60%.

Knife shape

The functionality of the knife is largely depends on its shape. There are several forms of hunting knife:

Drop point. The spine line of this type of knife gradually decreases. The tip is in the center of the steel blade, and the blade itself looks thick and wide. Feature: cutting and piercing weapon at the same time. Some knives have two blades. The model is quite versatile and suitable for many hunts. Often purchased for hunting big game. It is easy to cut up the carcass and remove the skin.
Clip point. The blade is much narrower than the drop point model. Performs more diverse functions. Cutting a carcass is not so convenient, but with this knife you can easily open a tin can or sharpen pegs for setting up a tent.
Bowie. The characteristic shape of the blade distinguishes this large knife or cleaver from other models. The blade length ranges from 300 to 800 mm. The tip has a bevel in the form of an arc, which is called a “pike”. There is a cutting part on the bevel, and the tip points slightly upward. A very dangerous weapon.
Skinner. An excellent hunting knife for cutting up ungulate carcasses. Ideal for skinning wild boars and elk. The model has a Skinner arc, when the tip bends very steeply. “Curved Knife” is the second name of the skinner. Easy to cut. The butt has a stop and a notch for the thumb to make it easier to work.

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The best material is wood. The wooden handle can be adjusted to any shape and size of the palm. Pros: does not get wet from the abundance of blood when cutting, does not slip, durable and lightweight. Knives with bone or mother-of-pearl handles are suitable for gifts. They are not suitable for hunting.

The shape of the handle is certainly straight. The presence of grooves for fingers, on the one hand, is convenient, but on the other hand, it can make it somewhat difficult to work with a knife, which often has to be transferred from one hand to another.

Models of handles: mounted (a narrow blade is inserted into the handle and fixed) and riveted (attached with rivets). The wide shank of riveted models gives them a large margin of safety. And although the first type of handle is lighter, it is less durable.

Blade length

Choice depends on the purpose knife Short length models do not have the versatility that a hunter may need in unexpected situations. From 10 to 12cm is the optimal knife length.

If you often cut up game yourself, choose a knife whose blade is no shorter than 15cm. To hunt dangerous, powerful animals, such as wild boar or bear, you need a knife from 16 to 25 cm.

Sheath

Exist classic and special sheath. In the first case, it is a kind of cover or case for a knife, which contains a pendant for carrying it and a clasp. The Scandinavian type of scabbard does not require a fastener, since the weapon sits deep enough in it.

The special sheath contains additional devices: for survival or a handle for cutting wire. A good sheath securely fixes the knife, makes it easy and quick to take it out and put it back, and provides protection from dirt and moisture.

Materials for the sheath: leather (aesthetic, durable), wood (durable, last a long time, but quite heavy), Kydex (modern thermoplastic material, not afraid of moisture, aggressive environments, durable), nylon (light, durable, but short-lived).

The cheapest option is plastic. Apart from price and ease, there are no special advantages. Easily cracks, short-lived, suitable for temporary storage. For long-term use, choose a sheath made of leather or Kydex.

Choosing a folding knife for hunting

Folding models have a longer blade length: from 80 to 120mm, blade thickness: from 2.5 to 4mm. Please note that lengths exceeding 90mm are prohibited by applicable law in some countries. Consult with experts on this issue.

Pros: hardly noticeable in a holster or pocket, is in no way inferior to conventional models in terms of its characteristics. Check the mechanism that returns the knife to its working position. Choose an inter-lock lock - reliable, durable, allowing you to avoid backlash.

Selection by manufacturer

Among the companies producing hunting knives that offer this indispensable attribute of hunting life, it is worth noting the following brands: KNEIFE, BROWNING, GOLD STEEL, WENGER, TOPS KNEIVES, GANZO.

The cost of hunting knives varies from 1736 to 8680 and above rubles. Don't be tempted by cheap models from China and Asian countries. Their strength and wear resistance are very low.

Knife on a bear

Hunting a bear with a knife very dangerous.Only experienced hunters can do it. The hunter’s life often depends on the right choice of knife for bear hunting. The knife should be double-edged, made of high-quality steel with a comfortable handle. Blade length – from 25 cm, width – from 5 cm.

They also use a spear - a knife with a wide (from 5 to 8 cm) and long (up to 30 cm) blade and a handle made of durable wood. Together with the fortress, the length of the spear reaches 2 meters.

With such a weapon you can mortally wound a bear at a great distance or free a comrade who has been knocked down by a bear.

Knife on a boar

A knife capable of handling a powerful wild boar must have a non-slip handle with a finger rest. The blade should be double-sided, not wide, and long enough (from 16 cm). Preferred blade geometry or type: drop point.

It is convenient to finish off a wounded animal with a knife. But this activity is very dangerous. Even with a double-sided blade of great length, it is difficult to cope without risking life with a 200-kilogram boar, which rushes furiously and instills fear.

Therefore the knife is boar hunting supplement, not the main weapon.

If you are seriously looking for a suitable knife for hunting, take into account all the nuances, study the literature, and ask for advice from experienced hunters. An ill-conceived decision and cost savings when purchasing this important device will not allow you to fully appreciate the full potential of a very useful hunting knife.