Deer hunting is a physically and mentally demanding sport, and one in which the lawful season seems to get smaller each year. When a hunter is successful at bagging a deer, they do not want to be brought low at the last minute by a skinning knife that ruins their trophy hide (or, if they are sustenance hunters, makes the hide impossible to use). This article addresses what … [Read more...]
What is the Best Hunting Knife Sharpener?
Having the best hunting knives in the world means nothing if they have gone dull and you cannot properly sharpen them. Sharpening by hand can be a tricky task, however, as most do not have the finesse to maintain the proper sharpening angle to produce a razor sharp edge. Over the last few years, though, some manufacturers have developed solutions that can produce knife blades … [Read more...]
What are the Best Hunting Knives for Deer?
When considering the critical duties required for a deer hunting knife, the first and most obvious would be butchering deer. Being able to break down a deer into segments demands a sharp blade that is going to be able to come into contact with skin, sinew, and bone without dulling so quickly as to require sharpening in the field. Butchering also entails a blade that is able … [Read more...]
What is the Best Hunting Knife Brand?
It can be hard to keep track of all of the new blades that come out each year. One way to make it easier is to understand which brands consistently produce the best knives on the market—and which brands don’t. This article helps people understand what it is about certain brands - and the knives they make - that make these blades so well suited for hunting. What Makes a Great … [Read more...]
What is the Best Hunting Axe On the Market?
Having an axe or hatchet in your pack while on a hunting trip means you have a tool that can handle a vast number of tasks, from preparing campfire wood, notching and hammering improvised stakes for snares, making fire starters (like feather sticks), and building makeshift shelters. This article addresses what features should be considered in selecting a hunting axe and reviews … [Read more...]
