Hunting Knives Explained

By popular demand, I'm reviewing hunting knives today! I'll be talking about hunting knife differences and common uses to help you decide which hunting knife is best for you.

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Who is Ron Spomer
For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.

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[matthewmerritt]

I usually carry an Old Timer 150T that my Dad used for years. He gave it to me when I got my first deer at 13 along with a Model 99 in .300 Savage that I carried that day, and it's comforting to have a little piece of him with me in the woods 28 years later, even though he's gone now.

[MikeJones-vbme]

As a full-time custom knife maker it’s great to see this type of content from you!

[scotthillman]

Buck 105 Pathfinder. I've had one for almost 25 years and it's been my big game knofe forever. Glad to see you have one as well- your brother had great taste!

[BushCampingTools]

At 1:39 That Buck looks like it's been sharpened dozens of times over the years and well used.

[andyd]

The first knife you picked up was my first hunting knife too. My dad got it from an old fisherman. He dropped it in a deep creek and left the sheath for him. "If you can dive and get it, it's yours". I handed it down to my son now.

[bluesfanman]

I prefer the old tried and true Buck knives for all of my needs. Another great episode. Thanks!

[markmadsen]

My Dad started me off at 6yrs old with a basic Jack knife, a block of wood and an old worn out wet stone. By the time I learned how to carve a wooden knife and a chain from those blocks of wood I was pretty good at sharpening a knife. Sure wish I had that old Jack knife today. I took it to school one day for show and tell, , never got that one back... Too bad.. I came up just after the time when kids would hunt on their way to and from school, stuff their 22's in their locker and all was right in the World.. Wish we had those days back too.. Thanks for the great videos.

[smitty]

My personal favorite hunting knife is the helle eggen I've had for about a decade now. Used it to dress game from quail to whitetail, and plan on using it for many more. The skandi grind is easy to get a good fine edge on, and the laminated steel holds that edge very well. I can fairly easily break down a deer with it, plus a boning knife for the more precise work. Given I haven't really taken a lot of deer, I feel that's a fair testament to its qualities.

[steveshoemaker]

I saw the Knives but i could not take my old eyes off Covey...WOW what a very beautiful Dog you got there Ron....Thank you 👍
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[pikeman]

Been using a buck 110 folder for 30 years..still holds a great edge many critters dressed with it..

[davidteague]

I agree, on the throw away knife. I just like the sharping of a knife. And heritage of passing them down .

[raymondabella]

That dog was so cool I was focused on him most of the time when I fist watched your video. Because of him I had to watch it a second time. Very nice and informative video. It was nice to see a true outdoorsman talk about knives for a change and not some urban EDCer talking about how his Benchmade Bugout is the coolest knife to open amazon boxes or envelopes. 👍

[denniswhite]

I could watch your dog while listening to you and no nonsense all day. more covey on the side!

[waynesmith]

Bought three Buck knives at the PX in Vietnam.... one of which looks like the sheath knife you have (I think the model is the Pathfinder). My dad carried it for years. Youngest son now has it. BTW.... I resisted owning a gut hook knife... until I used one. I now own some sheath, others folding. I enjoy your videos! Keep doing what you do.

[borisperez]

Paws up for Cuvvy what a well behaved dog, I must confess I was a bit nervous with knifes in the table. Love ur channel fisherman here. Last time I hunted was as a kid with a bow and arrow and we jacked Guinea fowls that grandpapi let us harvest, he choose the wood for my bow, those were the times.

[marktomasunas]

Good day Ron, I have the exact Buck knife you have it was my first hunting knife I purchased when I was 18 years old. I’m still making memories with that wonderful tool.

[pighunter]

Hey Ron couldn't believe it when you pulled out that first buck knife I have the exact one have had it 27 years has been a great little knife 👍

[fredcox]

Ron and Cubby bring smiles to my face, joy to my heart, and many memories of wonderful times in the field. Some work is worth it just for the pleasure of handling a good knife, well matched to the job.

[gamallsdokkalfs]

After a lifetime of collecting and making knives, I find your advice is spot on. For camp and bush crafting at an affordable price, a Morakniv knife is hard to beat. For game processing, Russell Green River knives are an excellent choice that suited the Mountain Men well and are still made today and they're not expensive. You can also buy the Green River and Morakniv knife blades and then attach your own handle material like wood harvested from the favorite tree in your yard or antler from one of your kills. Like you, most days I carry a Swiss Army Knife.

[davew]

Another related topic:
Knife sharpening systems. Maybe from good quality yet budget systems to more involved and higher investment required. Myself, I have a very budget conscious Lansky that fills my needs and not a budget buster. As always, I enjoy every video you bring us. Keep up the good work. Thanks again!