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« on: March 30, 2014, 06:55:33 pm »

I got the wheels rolling on starting a hunting dog supply business and I have a fellow lined up to make some hog hunting knives. I want everyone's opinion on what their ideal hunting knife is. I personally only carry a Moore maker pocket knife but would like some ideas and input. Thanks in advance and God bless .

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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2014, 07:55:52 pm »

Double edge 6 to 8 inches long with some weight but not real heavy and a good sheath a good knife is only as good as its sheath
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2014, 08:18:19 pm »

Cold steel oss
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2014, 09:28:13 pm »

http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=716377&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=WX2*0191156000000&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&gclid=CIPS95Dbu70CFUoV7AoduVcAeA

Kabar USMC fighting knife...just sharpen the bowie style tip...this is a super heavy duty knife that is very durable holds an edge forever...cut 2" saplings if needed and then stick a big boar and it is like a hot butter knife cutting butter...and it is lightweight and not cumbersome...if he can make one like I'll buy one in case I lose mine...
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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2014, 10:35:07 pm »

I have a cold steel not sure what model. But I like the rubber no slip handle and if you do slip it has a piece of metal there to keep your hand from going down the blade. And it's real heavy for a knife not flimsy at all
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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2014, 11:09:45 pm »

The most important thing on a knife used for sticking is having a finger guard that will keep your hand from sliding down on the blade if it's wet or bloody.  Just my 2 cents, there are a few guys using knives I made and they all have that feature. Anything over 5" of blade is just preference. 3" pocketknife will get it done in a pinch.
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« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2014, 11:16:54 pm »

I got one from academy called hogzilla about 8 inch blade with a hand gaurd I dont use it much but when I have one stab is all it takes
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2014, 02:15:41 am »

Gerber double edged 4 1/2'' is the biggest knife i carry now, Works good for cleaning too! just don't skin towards you , very easy to stab your self !   
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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2014, 03:43:08 am »

For my money a double edged knife is as useful as tits on a mouse.  I like a versatile knife that can stick, gut and skin.  Personally I like the svord trapper or even a straight six inch boning knife.

http://www.amazon.com/Svord-Kiwi-Trapper/dp/B00B1MZM0E

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« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2014, 07:31:02 am »

I don't know if there's a best but I like the finger guards too. If there isn't a finger guard I want a rubber handle. Mike and them may be on to something for the not so confident hunters in using the sword.
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« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2014, 07:54:45 am »

We were in academy a while back and the boys found a spear.  It was all cool until mom came around the corner and saw them.  Lol
I think they may have to wait on the spear a few years. 
Finger hard are a must for me.  I have a harder time finding a good scabbier than I do a good knife!
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« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2014, 09:02:24 am »

K Bar. 9 inch knife they my grand dad used in the service.
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« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2014, 10:51:59 am »

Winchester makes a Bowie not sure the length but it has to be about 7-8 inch blade with slip guard comes with nylon sheath for around $20 bucks can't beat it for the price and not out a lot of cash if you lose it


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« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2014, 12:52:22 pm »

I was under the impression a double edged knife is illegal in TX. Someone who knows for sure may want to chime in. That being said, I prefer a knife with a drop point that has a 6.5"-7.5" blade length. I mostly see these referred to as fighter or sub-hilt style knives. Other than that, just try to find something with quality steel and a full tang.
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Cold steel oss

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« Reply #15 on: March 31, 2014, 01:00:50 pm »

For skinning, I use one of these quite a bit, along with an Old Timer knife.  I wear a pack in with gloves, knives, water and bags in it, skin the hog where they are caught, and pack out the meat.  99.9% of our catches are a long ways from a road, and in too ruff of country to get a 4 wheeler too, and I'm not going to drag one 1/2 a mile straight up hill in our brush. 

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« Reply #16 on: March 31, 2014, 05:27:43 pm »

I use the boar hunter by them....easy work but I dot dress hogs with it

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Or from my old prison days I get a plastic knife from chow hall and make a duct tape handle. ...

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« Reply #18 on: March 31, 2014, 05:50:16 pm »

I have several but my favorite is a ontario spec plus marine. 6 7/8 blade

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« Reply #19 on: March 31, 2014, 06:51:33 pm »

Buck 119 Special, don't cost to much if you lose it and it is a good all around knife.
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