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Maxam® Hunting Knife This knife with simulated wood grain handle and finger holes measures 13-1/2″ overall, and features a 420 surgical stainless steel blade. Bolsters and finger holes are made of die-cast zinc.

15 Inch Jungle Master Hunting Knife Jungle Master Fixed Blade Tactical Bowie Knife

Elk Ridge Hunting Knives Set 2 Piece This hunting knife set comes with a gut hook blade and a folder blade, both of which have a stainless steel blade that has been laser etched with the Elk Ridge logo.

Hunting knives are very important tools in a hunter’s gear. A perfect knife makes hunting a rewarding experience. These tools are mainly used for hunting, skinning, butchering and for safety reasons while out in the woods. Selection of knives should be done based on the method of hunting, size of the game animal and purpose of hunting.

Hunting knives are basically of two types- fixed blade and folding knives. While fixed blade has an immovable blade, folding knife has a blade that can be encased within the handle. Fixed blades are easy to use and are sturdier. As there is no complex blade movement, it is easy to clean. However, the exposed blade can be harmful to the user and hence needs to be carried in a sheath.

Folding knives use pivot and lock mechanism and are easy to carry. These are nothing but folding version of fixed blades. The spin and lock mechanism allows the user to open the knife using one hand and hence are ideal while hunting alone in the woods. As the blade is foldable, the chances of organic and inorganic matter getting clogged inside the knife are higher and hence they need thorough cleaning.

Some of the common blade verities are clip point, drop point, gut hook, capping, and skinning blades. All these blades are made of high quality stainless steel material. One can select the blade style depending on the usage. Handles of hunting knives are usually made of wood, bone, leather, rubber, or fiberglass material. The ergonomic handle design makes knife usage more comfortable.

Hunting knives are available in various designs from various manufacturers. Buck hunting knives are very popular among hunters. Some of the other hunting knife manufacturers are Gerber, Kershaw, Case, and Benchmade. Some of the manufactures also make custom hunting knives depending on the customer’s preferences.

A good quality and reliable hunting knife helps in efficient hunting and makes hunting a successful adventure.

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