Favorite knife?

[Ray Lyon]

I've always admired Jeff's (Tippet's) work with knives.  Simply beautiful.  Glad to hear you're feeling better Jeff.

[Pat B]

There are my favorite knives...

The knife and sheath on the top, right was made by
Don Bruton(aka White Wolf), a blade smith from Pickens, SC, The one below that is an Atlanta Cutlery blade that a friend added the deer antler handle and gave to m for Christmas, 1988. I made the sheath. The hawk is from a railroad spine that Bobby Keller made for me, I made the sheath for it. Bobby also made the knife and sheath on the left, middle. I made the knife and sheath at the top left from a lawn edger blade. The knife and sheath below, left, was made by a friend and now resides in New Zealand with Jeff Bergoine.

[Bill Turner]

My Keith Murr "Hunter" is usually on my belt or in my pack when I head out, and my Knives of Alaska "Muskrat" is in a neck sheath I got from Teresa Asbell. Great combination. If your not familier with the "Musk Rat" take a look. Keith Murr put one in his line of knives after seeing mine at a knife show a couple years back.    

[Shakes.602]

Hokie Smokes Pat!!   THATis quite a Fine Collection!! Do ya carry them   ALL at once?? I would have to have a "Batman Utility Belt" and Suspenders to keep m'drawers up!!      

[curlis]

My go to is a Puma Pro skinner.

[Rudy Cariello]

Been using one like this since the 80's. No need for me to look any further.

Grohmann #1 Belt Knife

[Pat B]

Just one at a time Shakes plus the hawk sometimes. My favorite is the Bobby Keller to the left center of the hawk but all have done their share.

[nineworlds9]

Here's one I just added to the 'must have' list, Tops Cougar Claw.  3/16" thick full tang 1095 blade with a really nice textured finish, specs are great and looks like a great general purpose hunter-skinner:

[Fritz]

Skinned 5 deer this yr with a cheap little Mora Classic #1 in a neck sheath. Think I gave $12 for it. Very impressed!!! When I eventually lose or destroy it, I won't even shed a tear!

[JDow3]

I'm partial to ESEE knives. I like the way they perform and love the warranty. My fav for bush crafting is the ESEE laser strike and for over night or multi night hammocking camping I'll usually grab the ESEE 6.



In the past, I've used the ESEE 3 to field dress but this year,mi decided to try a little Gerber razor blade knife my best bud picked up for $5 at Menards. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever use anything other than this again. It worked great.

[Ringneck]

Since the sponsors are showing knives, here are two that I just finished for customers. I'm told they are favorites       . The top knife is Chechen Burl and the bottom knife is Honduran Rosewood. They are both Autumn Hunter models, D2 steel.

 

 

[iohkus]

WOW!  Those are pretty! Shaped the way I like 'em.  

[Tajue17]

I have many old marbles knives some brand new still in the boxes but I still use my trusty edgemark from Germany the blade is the perfect size for me.

but while everyone is here does anyone know of a knife maker that will make me a true custom knife of my own design,,,, I find most knife makers have a common blade design which is usually the short fat drop point and that's it..  

I need a knife with a 6"X 3/4" blade and rounded handle it will look a lot like my edge mark mentioned above except have a British commando type oval rounded handle.

[limbolt]

Just got an ESEE Izula-II and it's fast becoming my favorite.  

[KyRidgeRunner]

Case xx folding hunter!  I've skinned more animals with this knife than you can imagine!   It has two large blades in it and can get the job done!

[hybridbow hunter]

nothing fancy for me
Grohmann camp knife

[beyondmyken]

This is a deer dissecting machine.  The little serrated curved blade opens the belly like a zipper, much better than a gut hook.  The spear blade also locks.  Even has a tweezer to remove thorns.

[maineac]

here is mine.  Made it to match one of my bows, Cocobola and Bocote'.

[nineworlds9]

Any of you use or have heard of Steven Tedford knives?  

He's a bladesmith in Canada I just discovered and his knives look too cool.  ATS34 heat treated blades.  Definitely on my must-have list.  Love the handle shape!

 

[T Sunstone]

Ringneck, those are some pretty knives.  Thinking there might be one in my future.