I am looking for a good hunting knife. And when I say hunting knife, I mean a knife I could field dress a rabbit or a deer. Will this knife work?
1982725
Get a Browning hunting knife for better performance. I leave this one in my car as a backup.
1982726
it is sharp and can cut through a big beef roast like paper i know i have done it . so a field dressing would be nothing , but i would recomend a real skinning knife
1982727
I would say so as long as you sharpen it when you get it, it's not the sharpest blade when you get it, but otherwise it's be a great knife for such.
1982728
The blade needs some honing, but it's shape is well suited for skinning, it feels solid, and fits comfortable in the hand. I would use this knife without hesitation.
1982729
A very good knife for the price. Good looking and sharp. I have not used it on a rabbit or deer.You can't go wrong for the price. MDH
1982730
It would do the job, but is not my preferred blade shape for a skinning knife. I would recommend something more like Winchester 22-41340 Small Wood Handle Fixed Blade with Nylon Sheath or the Timber Wolf Blazin Bowie Knife both of which have blunter point that would help to avoid poking more holes than necessary in the hide. Heck, most of the skinning I've done in my life of deer sized game and smaller has been done with a folding stockman or muskrat pattern pocket knife.
1982731
Size-wise, it will work on deer. I personally don't like using a knife this large on squirrel or rabbit though. I use a smaller knife for those.
41357
I would definitely still recommend this knife. I do multi-day hikes in the backcountry and always have this strapped to my pack. It's a well crafted knife. I think it would suit your purposes.
222802
I have not used this sharpener for hunting knives but it does a pretty good job on kitchen knives. It's very good for 'refreshing' a knife that isn't as sharp as it used to be but eventually you need to have the knife sharpened professionally. If you use the knife daily, you would probably need it sharpened professionally about once a year.
999534
I don't have the Bushcraft, but it is indeed a heavy bladed nice sized knife. As previously answered if you need a hatchet get a hatchet, but if you need a knife for skinning and cutting through the pelvic bone or the rib cage of an elk, this will do the trick.
504283
Hi jack,To tell the truth I'm bad on guessing edge angles but it's a wide angle similar to an axe.The BOB can carve and chop wonderfully but I don't find it to be a hunting blade
2199005
This a nice looking knife I would use as backup knife thick blade long sharp myself not my primary tool I like mine but I don't take mine to the bush. Some with more training might . I an not sure if I am qualified to answer your question
1213341
How will it be used? I got a number 2 and it was a bit small for outdoor use but it works great in the kitchen as a paring knife. I then got an "Outdoors" model, about 4" or so, & use it camping. It's a little too large for most kitchen chores. Just get one for starters. They are really sharp & inexpensive.
1725940
I would consider a different knife for bushcraft. This particular blade isn't really suited for it. Check out the Condor Bushlore, or if you wish to stay with the tactical style the kbar BK2. That's a pretty sick blade.
1869082
BK10 is a chunky serious utility knife. Good for camp/field duties, but carrying it ( in it's not so great nylon sheath) on yr belt - well if you are alone in the woods, ok. Otherwise, a bit much. Cutting/chopping: super sharp edge, easy re sharpening. Cutting up fish to battoning for kindle wood, no prob.
790688
It would depend upon the thickness. I do not have such a knife, but average sized hunting knives should work.
974110
The Buck 192br vanguard fixed blade is a awsome knife. I love mine I keep mine razor sharp. It's not hard to maintain that to. A cupel swipes of a dimond steel and your done. When it comes to you it is different then what you see in the picture you see here. It is beautiful in the sunlight the wood grain is a Carmel look. I love rosewood and this is not but it is a peice art and great workmenship. It feels great in the hand. I have about 13 buck knives and this one is one of my favorites. I would buy another one if it came in rosewood. Go to buck.com that might answer your ????
260288
yes, but it's not a great sheath. ballistic nylon with a thin Velcro loop to hold the knife in. The knife is beautiful, but they skimped on the sheath.BTW, check Kennesaw cutlery. They are running a special on this knife along with two other knives as a set.
3499
I think the minimum draw weight for a hunting bow is at least 45lbs, so no, I wouldn't consider this as a hunting bow..unless just for squrrels or rabbits...but not on a deer.
565481
I use this knife for part of the skinning process. I use a surgical for the neck and a 71/2" fillet knife for removing the rectum. Buck Knifes are great. I do all my skinning on the camp pole so I have a variety of knifes available. I used this method on 9 deer this past fall. I have been the camp skinner for over 30yrs and enjoy a made in USA of high quality like a BUCK!!
1907714
I don't have my mic. or the knife with me but the blade is right at 1/8 inch. The "lite Hunter" is a very good blade shape for general use (and for a hunting knife) but the handle is slippery when wet. You may want to look at the "Canadian belt knife" which has a very nice blade for hunting and a little better handle. I have used both under hunting conditions and I like the "Canadian" knife a little better.If you chose the "Lite hunter" you may want to consider putting skateboard tape in a few spots on the handle to make it more secure in your hand. Both knives are great for working on game and as a boning knife - thin but not flimsy. Both are great knives. Hope this helps - you can't go wrong with either. I don't have my mic. or the knife with me but the blade is right at 1/8 inch. The "lite Hunter" is a very good blade shape for general use (and for a hunting knife) but the handle is slippery when wet. You may want to look at the "Canadian belt knife" which has a very nice blade for hunting and a little better handle. I have used both under hunting conditions and I like the "Canadian" knife a little better.If you chose the "Lite hunter" you may want to consider putting skateboard tape in a few spots on the handle to make it more secure in your... » Read More I don't have my mic. or the knife with me but the blade is right at 1/8 inch. The "lite Hunter" is a very good blade shape for general use (and for a hunting knife) but the handle is slippery when wet. You may want to look at the "Canadian belt knife" which has a very nice blade for hunting and a little better handle. I have used both under hunting conditions and I like the "Canadian" knife a little better.If you chose the "Lite hunter" you may want to consider putting skateboard tape in a few spots on the handle to make it more secure in your hand. Both knives are great for working on game and as a boning knife - thin but not flimsy. Both are great knives. Hope this helps - you can't go wrong with either. « Show Less
1246832
The handle is made of low quality plastic. you can see the seams where the sides of the handle were pressed together. I would suggest you find another hunting knife, as this one also has cheap steel and will not keep an edge for long.
722528
Honestly I don't know...I don't have experience in boning/processing big game. Because the BK15 is 1095 CroVan and slightly over 1/8", like the original Ka-Bar, there isn't going to be much flex. So if you want flex, this ain't it. BUT, I did find a youtube video of an Asian guy processing a deer with a BK17. If the BK17 can process a deer, the BK15 can do the job too. As you can see, the BK15 has a tapered spine, so if you need to hack through a bone, that might help. Look for virtuovice deer hunting knives #99. I hope this helps. Just be advised, the guy's english isn't that strong, but it's good enough for you to understand him. Honestly I don't know...I don't have experience in boning/processing big game. Because the BK15 is 1095 CroVan and slightly over 1/8", like the original Ka-Bar, there isn't going to be much flex. So if you want flex, this ain't it. BUT, I did find a youtube video of an Asian guy processing a deer with a BK17. If the BK17 can process a deer, the BK15 can do the job too. As you can see, the BK15 has a tapered spine, so if you need to hack through a bone, that might help. Look for virtuovice deer hunting knives #99. I hope this helps. Just be advised, the guy's english isn't that strong,... » Read More Honestly I don't know...I don't have experience in boning/processing big game. Because the BK15 is 1095 CroVan and slightly over 1/8", like the original Ka-Bar, there isn't going to be much flex. So if you want flex, this ain't it. BUT, I did find a youtube video of an Asian guy processing a deer with a BK17. If the BK17 can process a deer, the BK15 can do the job too. As you can see, the BK15 has a tapered spine, so if you need to hack through a bone, that might help. Look for virtuovice deer hunting knives #99. I hope this helps. Just be advised, the guy's english isn't that strong, but it's good enough for you to understand him. « Show Less