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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…