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Title: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: stringmusic on February 04, 2010, 09:07:00 PM
Hi Everyone,

So I know these is no right answer to this...but I am looking for opinions on hunting knives.... my "desire" is for a knife in the 4" "ish" blade range, leather sheath and wooded handle. (would consider other materials, but no bone, antler or turquoise etc.).  I am hoping to find something under $100, and sharpness (and ease of keeping sharp) is my #1 hope. I have an ugly knife that gets the job done but ever since I started shooting pretty bows I have wished for a non ugly knife without compromising function.

Any ideas?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: Froggy on February 04, 2010, 09:11:00 PM
Sticshooter (Frank) would make you a fine knife for well under a $100..... PM him, you wont deal with a better fella !!

Froggy
Title: Re: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: ron w on February 04, 2010, 09:13:00 PM
There are lots of knives in that price range, Buck, Gerber,Case,CRKT and a bunch more. All depends on the style and blade shape you think you need or like. I really like a good blade, I tend to go bigger than I need just cause I like a big one!! Good luck in your hunt for your new companion!!
Title: Re: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: L. E. Carroll on February 04, 2010, 09:15:00 PM
Stickshooter, makes beauties that will fit into your price parameters. I have one of his along with 1 of Tippit's, which I had made into an "Arm Guard Knife". [ but Jeff does not sell his]  

I recently picked up 2 beautiful damascas knives from "Skullworks", for not much over what your hoping to spend.

Both guys are sponsor's here and their knives can often be found "for sale" in the "Sponsor's classifieds".  You owe it to yourself to check them out.    :wavey:
Title: Re: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: wv lungbuster on February 04, 2010, 09:15:00 PM
There is some great knife builders here on Trad Gang.
Title: Re: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: kuch on February 05, 2010, 07:27:00 AM
...and beauty/ugly  is in the eye of the beholder
Title: Re: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: stringmusic on February 05, 2010, 01:10:00 PM
"...and beauty/ugly is in the eye of the beholder"

Very very true....except for mine.....its a buck vanguard with a guthook....it does the job great I ma just ready for something different....I want to pass my current knife to my father who is just getting into hunting
Title: Re: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: Shinken on February 05, 2010, 08:42:00 PM
The Sticshooter can readily deliver based on your request....

I *highly* recommend his work!

Shoot straight, Shinken
Title: Re: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: ALW on February 06, 2010, 07:38:00 AM
You ever think of buying a quality blade of the design you want then finishing the handle out?  That way you can get just what you want and will have put it together yourself.

But the comments above are correct.  There are some fantastic knife makers on here that can most likely fill your requirements.

Aaron
Title: Re: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: stringmusic on February 24, 2010, 08:50:00 PM
So I tried emailing sticshooter....I believe I have an old email address or something....does anyone know how to get ahold of him.  I looked at his knives and REALLY like them
Title: Re: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: Shinken on February 24, 2010, 09:06:00 PM
Sticshooter is a moderator on this forum SM.

Just CLICK on his name at the top of the forum and you will be able to contact him.

Shoot straight, Shinken
Title: Re: Best Hunting Knife
Post by: Shinken on February 24, 2010, 09:12:00 PM
OR you can send him a PM by CLICKING on the PM button (figure of 2 stick people shaking hands on the left side of an envelope) from one of Sticshooter's posts - and there are a bunch on the HUNTING KNIVES AND CRAFTERS forum....

Shoot straight, Shinken