Need a new field dressing knife

[mecanic04]

I am in need of a new gutting/field dressing knife and maybe a new skinning knife. Any recommendations?

 

[marksman1941]

I have a couple I use. Benchmade steep country is a fantastic all around knife. Light, great steel, perfect blade profile. Can do it all.

I prefer gutting with a Knives of Alaska Cub Bear. Small, maneuverable, perfect for slipping up into small spots to cut out pieces.

 

[22250imp]

Give Dave McCroskey a call. He makes some fantastic knives. Will PM you.

 

[DUCKMAN11]

Cutco if you want to spend money on a good one....

Mora if you don't want to spend a lot of money and still get a good one.....

Scalpel blades and a handle if you are capeing out something to shoulder mount.

Blade steel and edge geometry are key! Blade shape is also important

 

[FireFlyFishing]

I run knives of AK and really like them. I have one of their two knife sets and they both work great.

 

[Lee7588]

I use a KoA professional boning knife most of the time. But also use a New West bird and trout knife and a Benchmade hidden canyon. When opening up the hide I really like Outdoor edge swing blade swing blade, I can run the gutting blade under the hide so I'm not having to cut all of the hair.

 

[Lionel Boyd Johnson]

I am in need of a new gutting/field dressing knife and maybe a new skinning knife. Any recommendations?

Buck Pursuit Pro Large with Gut Hook.

 

[trout004]

I just picked up an Esee Ashley Game Knife. It is a unique design made specifically for field dressing and boning big game.

 

[Rick Richard]

Benchmade brand is hard to beat.

 

[Gpkhill2]

I have a Benchmade Saddle Mountain skinner that I really like. Good size and shape. Holds an edge great. Not a big fan of the company but the knives are good. Montana Knife Co is another one that I like the looks of but haven’t tried yet.

 

[Captain Dock]

Diamondblade!
Hardly need to sharpen it!
Nice blade geometry

 

[Peddler 76]

Benchmade Small Summit Lake. No longer available.

 

[Janno05]

LT Wright large northern hunter has been a phenomenal knife for me.

 

[lancetkenyon]

Havalon Baracuta. Replaceable blade "filet" knife. You are not going to be splitting a pelvis with one, but for about $2.50, you will have a brand new scapel sharp blade every time. Takes 1 blade for a deer or pronghorn. 1-2 blades for an elk depending on how you cut the skin and if you keep them off the bones. Super lightweight too. Carry a small bone saw too. I use the Gerber bone/wood saw. I can't tell you how many bones I have cut through with it.

I have a bunch of very high quality folder and fixed blades knives. Even some nice customs. I always end up grabbing a Havalon when I have game down.