The Hunter and His Knife

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

If you would call yourself a hunter, then probably you have married your beloved hunting weapon. But if there would be one thing that I am certain about, that is you are having a felonious affair with hunting knives. Well, you can never call yourself a hunter, unless you possess even just one of them anyway. For most hunters, the feeling of being complete and totally equipped is only felt when they have at least a single knife when embarking on a hunting expedition. 


Whatever game you are hunting—duck, bear, boar, and others—your hunting knife will absolutely help you make your hunting experience easier and very fulfilling. When it’s time to prepare your game, your blade will surely come in handy. More than that, however, the perfect knife could be your best weapon against anything in any tricky situation. 

Why bring a knife?

Photo by Scott Warman on Unsplash

• A short-distance attack on your game will be more exciting with a dependable knife.
• Skinning, cleaning, cutting, or plainly preparing your game will be easier. 
• You can use it in setting and marking your track, mounting up a camp, and other matters.
• For the purpose of safety and survival, it could be reliable.

The common hunting knives

Photo by Tudor Baciu on Unsplash

• The Bowie is an ideal knife for big-game hunting and, of course, for self-protection. But please remember that this knife demands deliberate handling and use because of its fine blade.
• You should also consider Skinner. This knife is precisely designed for skinning purposes. Skinning will be trouble-free while keeping the meat intact.
• Ideally designed for big-game hunters, the Drop-point’s curved and durable blade will absolutely make the skinning and preparation of your game simple and quicker.
• Of course, don’t forget the Pocket Knife. Despite its constraints in terms of purpose, this knife is an accessible and convenient tool in every hunting situation.
• The pro hunters around the world usually consider the Fixed-Blade to be the most credible knife to achieve all of a knife’s purpose during the hunt. If we were going to talk about sharpness, durability and convenience, this one will never disappoint you.

Things to consider when choosing a hunting knife

Photo by Norbert Buduczki on Unsplash

Choosing the right knife entails adequate thinking, study and knowledge of the tool and how it would assist you in your exploit. Determine which knife would fulfill every need of your hunting job where it is required. 

• Do you need a multi-purpose knife? This type of hunting tool is really difficult to find. Most hunting knives are designed for specific purposes. But there are some that could be used for more than one function.
• Do you want it big, medium or small?  In choosing a knife, size really matters. Each size has a distinct intent, depending on what you require it for. The bigger your knife, the more you can maximize its use. 
• Is it easy to manipulate? Certainly, you don’t need the knife to slide away when you are handling it. Knives with easy grip and slip-resistant handles will definitely work on your advantage. And, it should be handy and manageable considering that you are taking it as a hunting companion.
• What about its quality? Get the best, of high quality and within your budget. Thoroughly check the anatomy of your prospect weapon. Make sure that every aspect of it will not put your money to waste. 

Photo by IGOR FIGUEREDO on Unsplash

When you are out there in the wild or any hunting spot, please bear in mind that the basics are among the essentials in hunting. Always play the hunter and not the poor mistaken prey. Gear up and be prepared to experience the unparalleled thrill and excitement of hunting!