what is a good knife to carry for field dressing? it needs to be great quality, somthing i can have forever and pass down, tough

[andrewmaxwell97]

what is a good knife to carry for field dressing? it needs to be great quality, somthing i can have forever and pass down, tough, and wickedly sharp. any help would be nice

[tennesseedeerhunter]

cutco knives make hunting knives theyre not cheap but theyre good knives and have a lifetime warranty and if they ever go dull you send them back and theyll sharpen them. i used one that a guy in our hunting club had to gut and skin a deer and it would cut with ease

[99explorer]

I once owned a Randall Bird and Trout knife with a 3 1/2" blade and a stag handle that I thought highly of.
It was destroyed in a house fire several years ago. It would be frightfully expensive today.

[country road]

I second the Cutco---drop point hunter is great. Also right up there is the Cold Steel Master Hunter, at least the old model I have is fine. There was one reviewed on this site a year or so ago---something to do with "Diamond"---Happy Myles had one and said it was the ultimate. Sorry I don't have full info.

[Bioguy01]

I have also seen the cutco knives in action and can vouch for their razor sharp edge, but Buck and Outdoor Edge make a decent knife as well. Also look into Havalon for scalpel-like sharpness and maximum packability, and I would recommend the Outdoor Edge Swing Blade to anyone for both field dressing and skinning.

[Guest]

Look into a 4" drop point made by Benchmade and offered by the NRA Store. The knife is a Mel Pardue design with a very thick blade and Kraton handles. Will hold an edge for a good long while, if used properly. Cutco and Buck are also very good choices, and I would check on Knives of Alaska, also.

[Happy Myles]

The knife Country road indicated I mentioned is Diamond Blade. They make truly outstanding custom blades. The only drawback is they are very expensive, but to use for a lifetime and then hand down , is a gift of a lifetime. Dave Petzal, and Buckhunter love theirs. Kindest Regards

[JPMNTMAN]

Gerber makes great knives and they are not expensive still using my grandpas and dads gerbers. Old timer and schrade made some good ones a while ago fixed blades with a green rubber handle. Although I was told the company is now making those out of country and are not that good anymore.

[Jerry A.]

I agree on Knives of Alaska and Outdoor Edge Knives.

[Greenhead]

I love knives made by Bob Legler. I have carried one for many years and often give them as gifts. They hold a great edge and can really take a beating. I also find them attractive. They aren't as cheap as a production knife, but I think they are underpriced for the quality. Customer service is also outstanding. I have the Beaumont.

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