Hunting Knives

Hunting knives are usually designed for cutting with a single-edged blade instead of stabbing. Although fixed blades are popular, hunters can choose between folding, fixed or spring-assisted modes. Handles vary and come in metal, acrylic, wood, polymer or paracord. Hunting knives may have a beveled hook for skinning.

As the name suggests, a hunting knife is used for field dressing game animals. They are robust, with full-tang blades and anatomical handles for precise slicing. Many hunters prefer drop-point blades that prevent damaging hides during skinning.

They can also provide clip points for piercing, trailing points ideal for slicing and filleting and gut hooks to open abdominal cavities. Blade lengths are usually 3 to 4 inches and may have serrations for sawing. It’s advised to carry a separate knife for cutting rope and other tasks to keep your hunting blade as sharp as possible.

Other useful variations include clip points for precision piercing, trailing points for filleting and slicing, and gut hooks for opening abdominal cavities. Most hunting knives have 3-4 inch blades, some with partial serrations for sawing cartilage and bone.