The Best American-Made Hunting Knives of 2023 (According to a Master Bladesmith)

At Montana Knife Company, we know our knives aren’t the only ones on the market.

I owe my success to the many talented bladesmiths who taught me how to craft knives. Many of those incredible knife makers refuse to manufacture their knives overseas — something I applaud and appreciate.

The small production, mid-tech, and custom game knife industry feels more like a family than a place of competition. In the spirit of family, I want to highlight the best hunting knives made in America by trustworthy companies.

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[kurtschaffer]

Dude, what an awesome thing to do! The culture this company is building is incredible. Y’all got a customer for life right here!

[davidkay]

This is a class act, lifting up others speaks volumes

[AdMan-The-LabRat]

Good on you Josh Smith of #Montana Knife Company.

[LukePerkins-myrh]

Yet another reason this customer admires your product and team so much 👊🏻👊🏻

[wrenchspinner]

Your a first class human being. Awesome video Josh!

[jdean]

This is why I buy from MKC, how many knife company owners do you see telling you all about the competition and how good they are....

[frankgilley]

I love your knives and watching your company grow. I have a lot of respect for you making this video and how you are developing the culture of your business. I’ll be a life long customer and supporter.

[Mink_]

Love this … sharing the love & spreading the word on other American companies … I carry a MKC Mini Speedgoat as my EDC but love my Bradford Guardian 3 as that back up “just in case” knife …

[codyspeed]

This is awesome! You never see something like this. Much respect. Been a huge Winkler fan for years now and continue to use their tools, but recently just purchased my first MKC blade, the mini speedgoat. Amazing little knife, so handy, and literal top notch quality. Keep it up guys, thank you!

[gavinsalzberg]

Great energy. That's Merica Only those with strong ties to Made In America survive!

[kennysarkinen]

Just picked up a speed goat at RMEF in Missoula, then came across this video. I think you have a new customer.
Done with the disposable blades.

[rszzzfhobertbguysuinsgkfro]

I bought a hunting knife back in 1988 from a knife maker named Phil hartsfeild he specialized in Japanese swords. I still have that knife.

[JoseMora-wczz]

Where can I purchase your products? Usually when other companies recommend other brands, I know the recommenders are quality.

[rv]

Continuing to earn the support MKC rightly deserves..

[joshmajor]

Awesome Josh #2, why the hell are you only showing the knives for literally a second, maybe two Lol

[chriswood]

Admire the blackfoot but could never afford a 300$ knife. Wish. Lol keep up the good work.

[ThomasShue]

I’ve tried to pull the trigger on a Montana Knife 10 times, the price kills me

[sgcurtis]

Now I have knives to shop for in between MKC knife drops. Looks like I’ll be taking $$ from the grocery budget. Again.

[AdMan-The-LabRat]

That said, perhaps editing the title "The Best Hunting Knives Of 2023." to... @9:28 "American Knife Companies That Are Doing A Great Job (High Level-Short List). " Before this starts to sound like a commercial or shout back type of content. Just saying.

[DaryooshF.Sh.P-vqmu]

I think your real competitors “in a good way” are BRKT, LT Wright, and Benchmade.