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Title: Best Knife?
Post by: Robhood23 on June 19, 2009, 12:18:00 AM
Hey Guys,
   Looking for an opinion on what style blade is best for all around usage? I really like some of these custom knives that some of the guys on here make and am thinking of ordering one but there seems to be such a variety of blades. I am looking for an all around knife for gutting,skinning and possibly if the good lord shines on me caping.
  Thanks and I look forward to hearing your responses.
Title: Re: Best Knife?
Post by: R H Clark on June 19, 2009, 02:38:00 AM
I'm sure some of these guys make great knives.I've never owned any of them however.The best blade I own or have ever handled is my Bob Dozier Yukon Pro Skinner in a Wilderness sheath.

It's not a pry bar but is ground thin and sharp and sharpens easily with a DMT and stays sharp a long time.The sheath is simply a marvel.It's made of kydex for safety and has a unique solid retaining system.I can't even tell I'm wearing it either walking or sitting.
Title: Re: Best Knife?
Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 19, 2009, 05:23:00 AM
the only 'best knife' is the one you didn't forget to bring hunting so that you don't hafta use a broadhead to field dress yer kill.   :D  

seriously, i only know enuf about hunting knives to know it should be kept razor sharp and have a curve in the blade to allow for easier skinning/caping ... and that smaller is usually better.

leather sheath and red oak handle i made for my helle 2.5" carbon blade ...
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/carbon1.jpg)