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Whats a good skinning hunting knife???
.22 L.R
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I was looking at purchasing a "Fixed Blade" Deer Hunting Knife for my son as a Christmas gift this year. I want to purchase a "Made in the USA" knife only. I would think a "up Swept" style blade would be best for this purpose. I was thinking of looking on the various auction sites including god forbid flea bay. What would be better a stainless steel blade or some sort of high carbon. What holds its edge better as well as sharpens nicer. I was thinking of some of the old models from various brands such as Ka-Bar,Schrade,Marbles,Western,Old Timer,Uncle Henry,etc. Whar sort of handle material is best overall stag,wood,synthetic,etc. Any suggestions based on personel experiece would be greatly appreciated. I would prefer to keep the price at no higher than $100.00. But would consider going somewhat higher for the right model. [?]
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1070C
MSRP: $54.95
Description:
The Echo combines Ken Onion's contoured handle with a powerful drop-point blade of durable AUS8A stainless steel. The Echo's handle is all weather, molded Polyimide, contoured for an extremely comfortable, secure grip. This unique shape means using the knife is less fatiguing?even when in use for long periods of time. The handle is drilled to accept a lanyard. The Echo comes complete with its own camouflaged laminated-leather sheath that secures easily to your belt.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Steel: AUS8A stainless-steel with full tang
Handle: Polyimide with RealTree Hardwoods HD
Blade Length: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Closed Length: N/A
Overall Length: 8 5/8 in. (22 cm)
Weight: 4.8 oz.
FEATURES:
Sheath
Fixed Blade
-Boy, you are going to get a lot of opinions on this one!
I prefer a carbon steel blade, but a good stainless such as AUS-8A is also acceptable. I would not buy a knife that has a blade made from 400 series SS. Some knives that I like are:
==Cold Steel's Pendleton Hunter is a nice, small, lightweight knife with a soft kraton handle. I don't know if they are US-made or not. They are stainless, either AUS 8A or VG1 or something like that; about a 3 1/2 inch blade. It might be too small for your liking.
www.midwayusa.com
==Marbles is an old-line company and their knives are collectable heirlooms. I believe they are US-made. Personally, I like the Marble's Plainsman Knife with 4 1/2" Carbon Steel Blade and the jigged bone handle. If your son doesn't lose it, he'll keep it forever.
www.midwayusa.com
==Ka-Bar's USMC fighting knives are tough as nails (don't get a partially serrated blade) and blades are carbon steel. Handles are usually stacked leather. It ain't real pretty, but it will do anything. For your son, I would get the KA-BAR Short USMC Fighting/Utility Knife. The blade stays very sharp.
www.midwayusa.com
==Moore Maker knives are an old cowboy favorite, made in Texas. Their drop-point hunter has a blade about 4 inches long. I like it because it is easy to carry and handles all kinds of chores. The blade really stays sharp. Like the Marble's knife, the MooreMaker will be a heirloom if your son doesn't lose it.
http://www.mooremaker.com/
+1 on "It ain't real pretty"....(in fact, it's ugly enough to make a buzzard puke!)[:D]
BUT....those Jarhead Ka-Bars are darn near indestructable, hold an edge beautifully, and will last your son a lifetime.
just stone & rub ona steel every now & then......superb
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