An Excellent Tool For the Hunter!
357963
I have used this axe for the past three Whitetail seasons in Tennessee and have always come away impressed each time! This tool makes short work of sternums and bones, muscles etc during quartering and butchering.  I have been so impressed that I have yet to go hunting without it in the truck or near to hand. It has proven as invaluable as my hunting knife and Sako Finnbear in the field.  It holds an edge for an impressively long time and the grooves in the handle works as advertised when slippery with blood while butchering.  All in all, an absolutely fantastic piece of equipment no hunter should be without.
2067874
First of all I have been hunting my whole life and have had more knives than I can remember or count.  This is by far the best knife I have ever owned.  If it was possible to give it a 10 star rating I would have.  I have been using it now for 2 full seasons of mule deer and elk hunting.  Over the course of 2 years I have been able to give this knife a good workout.  It has been used to field dress and cape out 3 mule deer and 4 elk for our whole hunting party.  This thing holds an edge like no knife I have ever owned.  The gut hook end opens animals with so much ease it is amazing.  It is an essential tool for any hunter, and this one is the best.  If you are considering it, buy it.  You will LOVE it.
3189936
This is an excellent book for those wanting to increase their knowledge or as a beginner start your lifestyle as a hunter gatherer out right.  Great book!
266335
I bought this knife in the summer of 2010. I have since gone hunting twice in which I got two kills. Not only was this knife fantastic to use during cleaning of the animals, but I literally have cut down small trees with this knife. I am not even kidding about that. I forgot my hatchet and I used this knife to cut little trees that were about four inches in diameter. The next day I used the knife to gut an elk. Worked flawless. I have still yet to sharpen the knife because the edge is still that sharp.

Now don't get me wrong whenever you have a knife that is as sharp as this the edge will begin to wear. I was stupid and stuck the knife into the ground once, and the edge got dinked a bit. I was so pissed off but it was a small dink and hasn't affected the knife in anyway.

The sheath absolutely sucks though. I actually had a custom Kydax sheath made for it so I could wear it upside down on my hiking back pack strap, in case I ever needed to pull it really fast.

If you need a knife for hunting, camping, survival, or even protection GET THIS KNIFE!!!

One last thing. My brother has this exact same knife as well as the big brother Trailmaster. The T.M. is huge! It is probably too big. The Recon Scout is the absolute perfect size for a survival knife I would not want to go any bigger than what the Recon Scout already is.
1728879
I couldn't be happier with this broadhead!  I shot a buck with a bolt tipped with one of these & he only ran 15 yards before collapsing.  The hole (like a 3-leaf clover) this leaves in the animal is insane!!  The blades don't even need to be replaced after carving out the deer and going into the dirt.  I highly recommend these broadheads and I also have them for my compound bow as well.
1304667
When it comes to manuals they are all going to lack the perfect amount of detail.  However, Rinella's first volumes goes above and beyond with what can be expected from the literature of hunting.  In all truth nothing can truly substitute real life hunting experience but this book is a fantastic first step.  It goes over all of the important basics and makes sure to include just enough detail.  This would be great for the beginner or the father looking to teach a son.  A necessary item in the home bookshelf for sure.  Can't wait for volume two!
2540548
I use it for checking trail cameras on the spot and does exactly what I need. Perfect for any hunter out there!
4176725
I have purchased several books to improve my long range shooting and hunting skills, all never got into deep technical details like this one.
Even if the book is around sniping, the information will help hunters understand what makes accuracy, long rifle shots and what to do to achieve them.
The information on optics, how and when to use them can also improve your hunting.
The book is well written, reads easily, is easy to understand, as plenty of explanatory pictures and sketches (they are not there to fill the space or show hunting trophies like in some other books).
For sure, some parts are not useful for game hunting, but a lot can be learned or extrapolated for big game hunting.
This book is worth every penny I paid. Good job Mr. Plaster.
3755527
This is a must have tool for anyone who hunts with a shotgun. Doesn't matter is you are in the woods in pursuit of whitetails or turkeys, afield for pheasants or in the blind decoying mallards. The chock wrench is perfect for changing the choke tube for various ranges and shot sizes. If the shotgun takes a plunge in the marsh you can remove the trigger assembly with the pin tool. Got a few annoying branches blocking your shot, the shears take care of that nice a quick. Need to add a few branches to the blind, the saw and shears will help you out there. The blades come nice and sharp from the factory and the tool has a metal frame and should hold up under many years of hard use.
4503565
Excellent quality & Price ... Purchased for my very particular husband who is an avid hunter! If it makes him happy ... is has to be the best!
3788818
So, by now you have probably "detected" that I like to metal detect and that was the reason for this purchase. I was really excited to get it and try it out on a hunt. Here's the breakdown of my opinion on this shovel. I love that it has a long handle so that even my very tall husband can use it with ease and not a strain on his back. I like that it has a narrow end so that when I'm digging I don't make a large wide hole and it's easier to replace the soil and grass with as little disturbance as possible. There is only one thing that I didn't like about it and that is the weight. With the detector in hand, the belt around my waist and other items I carry on a hunt, this is heavy. If it could be lighter and maybe a model that has a folding handle making it easier to carry would be ideal. Otherwise it is a great tool. If you are going to use it around the house for normal yard work then this is a must have.
4290559
I got this sight in the Dovetail model and the .10 fiber optic, all I can say is this rewrites the book on top quality hunting sights. The quality and workmanship is top notch! It's a snap to dial in from 20-100 yards, and yes, the React technology is the real deal! The adjustments are simple and intuitive. The separate lights for the pin (rheostat) and the fully protected fiber optics for range indicators is a sweet option! Especially for those of us with not so good vision up close! The movements are micro click and the sight has 2nd and 3rd axis adjustment. What you see here folks is a high grade target sight in Hunter clothing.
4736347
If you are looking for a spear for hunting, fun, or maybe even defense, then this is a great all around weapon.  Not too great if you want an authentic African assegai for your wall, but this still looks great on the side shown in the pic.  The opposite side of the spearhead does resemble a garden trowel only in the way that it fits onto the shaft.  The spearhead is still centered on the shaft and not offset like a garden trowel.  This is a spear built for use.  The spearhead is high quality steel and comes lightly greased and packed in flat cardboard to cover the blade which is razor sharp.  Please take care when opening your package and assembling.  This spearhead is frightening and will easily slice your hand right open!  The enclosed screws are small, but work great securing the spearhead to the shaft.  You will have to do some light sanding to get a secure fit and the screws will require pre-drilling.  Unpacking, sanding, and assembling the spear took just around 10 minutes for me.  This spear throws great!  Think of it as a large dart when you are gripping it (three fingers, rest the weight on the palm) and adjust for the drop just like darts.  It does take practice, your arm will get sore, but when you can toothpick a groundhog at 20ft from your deck, it is worth it and your vegetables will thank you!  I recommend two.  One to keep sharp and another just for throwing practice as it will quickly lose an edge with frequent throwing.  Very Satisfied!
2523838
This knife is so sharp and easy to handle, that even I can open & close it, unlike other hunting knives.  I also like the little case it came in, so unlike the other large clumsy hunting/slaughter knives taking up space in a drawyer and not being used.  My guy friend has used it to clean fish he's caught and a few small game he has obtained on his farm.  He can't wait till deer season to start and plans on using in on the deer he hunts for each year.  I teasingly asked him if he was going to use it to stab the deer instead of a bow & arrow.  He replyed, Maybe I'de better use it for duck hunting season.  Any excuse to hunt?  This is one!  Get it as a gift for yourself, spouse, hunting kid, or buddy.
4848588
I bought this hatchet after reading the reviews on this site. What a pleasure to use!
I received it early this week and have used it every day since. I am clearing woods on my property to expand usable yard space. We have a LOT of large and small maple and other types of trees (I'm no expert there)--some dead, some living. I have used this hatchet to fell, limb and chop trees ranging from 2-8 inches in diameter. Now, I understand that this little guy is not designed to fell trees at all and definitely not trees of more than a couple of inches, but I was so impressed with its performance on the little guys that I wanted to see what it could do on the big guys. Admirable performance all around.
The reviews here are spot on:
1. Great balance and weight. Very little effort expended to get a good chop.
2. VERY sharp blade, good edge. It dings easily, but also sharpens easily. I recommend you buy a good sharpening stone or tool if you don't already have one.
3. Excellent handle design. Lightweight and ergonomic.
4. Eyehole for safety lanyard a cool feature (I used 550 cord to create a small wrist lanyard for mine).
5. Killer deal for the (low) price.

I have already begun looking to get a 27" Fiskars axe to fell larger trees with. I can't stop chopping with this thing!
2087559
This knife is very nice in the hand, has great handle, is very well made, and beautiful. It has a broad hollow grind blade with a thick neck. I myself do not hunt, but I know enough about it to tell the Vanguard will be perfect for the task. It lies very well in the hand turned backwards to open up a carcass. However, I thought I could use this nice blade for the type of outdoor activities I am doing. One night while making a fire I was considering the thick neck of the blade and thought I could use it for some light batoning (certainly not huge cleaving of logs, just some very light splinting for some fire starters). Pling! And there went a dime sized piece from the blade! Auch! The steel is very brittle, and the blade is very thin for much of its width. Be cautious! I do not blame the knife, it was certainly my fault, it is a hunting knife, but still I find it gives the knife a bit too narrow field of use (If you're far out back country hunting you may consider carrying not just this knife with you).
On the positive side, Buck sent me a new knife! What a great company! (This is many years ago now, maybe they wouldn't do it today).  But as I don't hunt I have found myself mostly using it for cutting sausages...
For my outdoor life I now use a hand made North Swedish knife from Norrkniv with convex grind bought on the annual Lappic winter market at the arctic circle. That knife has held up to everything I have put it through, is holding the edge well, and is strong.
1303497
I gave this cold steel trail hawk a five star rating because I feel that it is an excellent value for the money. I do not care for the paint that comes on the head but it serves to stop any rusting but for me I used paint stripper to remove it and instead of paint I used cold gun blue to make it look much better. Birchwood Casey gun blue to be exact. The steel took the blue very well.and I noticed the inside of the head had some burrs so I removed them with my die grinder for a better handle fit. The head comes with a set screw to help secure the handle but I just backed it out because I wanted to be able to remove the handle and replace it fast. Also the screw may damage the handle if it's over tightened I smoked up the eye of the hawk with a candle so it would leave marks on the handle so I could sand it to make it a better fit. I used a power sander to make it easy. I re finished the handle and stained it and sealed it with gun stock oil finish it turned out quite beautiful. This tool is light weight and easy to carry and the head comes on and off easy with a tap on a rock or something solid. I put a razor sharp edge on it to chop lite wood for a camp fire and the hammer head on the other side is great for tent stakes or driving nails just like a regular hammer. Overall I highly recommend this hawk because it's very easy to customize to your own taste. Its a highly useful camp tool or a fearsome deadly weapon should the need ever come for that purpose. I also would recommend a leather sheath to protect the edge and or you while carrying it.