Buck Knives, Inc., a widely recognized global leader in the hunting, outdoor, and everyday carry (EDC) knife markets, knows that one of America’s most popular pastimes is hunting. The Idaho-based company offers these tips in selecting the right–and best–hunting knives for the chores all hunters must complete.
*Make the first selection criteria based on the primary purpose of the knife. Will it be used mostly for field dressing deer or to skin small game like rabbits and squirrels? This information can help users select the best blade style, ranging from the thinner clip-point design, such as that found on the popular Buck Knives’ Model 110 Folding Hunter Knife, to the sweeping design of the Buck Knives’ Model 113 Ranger Skinner knife with a larger curved-belly style.
* Materials matter, and
quality steel and handle components ensure the knife can be sharpened and easily held and controlled. Textured handles on knives, like the Buck Knives’ Alpha Guide, or rubber handles, like those found on Buck Knives’ 692 Vanguard, ensure the user has control of the knife–and the blade. To decrease the chances of losing the knife, consider one with an orange handle, like Buck Knives’ 656 Pursuit Large Knife. The orange handle reduces the chances of the knife being left behind in the field after dressing chores are completed. It’s noticeable from afar!
* Features can be helpful. Cutting too deep during field dressing can ensure an instant mess, thus the guthook-style knife helps carefully open animal body cavities. Buck Knives offers several knives with the popular guthook on the back of the blade, including the 191 Zipper knife with an eye-catching handle of Walnut DymaLux® or the Model 691 Buck Zipper Knife with a rubber handle against a brass guard and pommel.
* No hunting knife should be left at home when the hunting season is underway. Each user must determine whether they prefer a folding knife for more compact storage or a fixed-blade knife. Both styles offer advantages.
*Look and feel should also be considered when selecting a hunting knife. Any shopper wanting to experience the feel-in-hand of a Buck knife can visit one of the Buck Knives’ dealers from coast to coast in America. If any hunter is undecided on the search for that next knife, consider ordering a one-of-a-kind knife from the Buck factory Custom Knife Shop. Nearly a dozen knives can be customized with selections ranging from steel and finishes to handle material. Visit www.buckknives.com to learn more.
*Warranties are also useful with hunting knives. Buck Knives are covered under the industry-leading Forever Warranty. Additional details on the more than 200 knives that Buck Knives offers can be found at www.buckknives.com. Along with a wide range of fixed-blade and folding hunting knives, the Post Falls, Idaho manufacturing facility of Buck Knives produces numerous EDC knives and many models of kitchen cutlery.
ABOUT BUCK KNIVES: For nearly 125 years, Buck Knives has been handcrafting the finest quality knives and tools using the highest-quality materials and state-of-the-art processes, like the exclusive Bos heat treatment for blades. With more than 200 knife models available, Buck Knives are built to perform at the highest level and last for generations. Located in Post Falls, Idaho, and employing more than 320 people, Buck Knives is proud to make knives in America and stand behind those with the company’s exclusive Forever Warranty. Visit www.buckknives.com or call 800-735-2825 for additional details.
