Yes, this. Anything from the Benchmade Hunt series. And just one person mentioned the Steep Country Hunter in S30V with the orange / black Kydex sheath. BM says that's one of their most popular as it does the job and is only about $129 or so. (Last year you could get it for just over $100, but that was before "Putin's Price Hike!!" Damned Russians! …. )I have a Benchmade Hunt Saddle Mtn Skinner
I can't explain how sharp it is or how well it retains it's edge.
In 3 seasons I haven't had to do more than run it over a ceramic rod a few times.
Benchmade, folder or stick….hands down!Looking to upgrade my knife in my kill kit this year before the archery season. I'm looking for suggestions.
I'm a pack hunter. For that reason, I carry one knife, and 100% of the time I use the gutless method to pack out meat. That said, I currently have a brand that uses disposable blades. Personally, I think it's just meh.
I've been thinking maybe a fix blade, and have been eye balling for some time the Benchmade Altitude. What say the wise internet? No budget.
I carry one big knife also. Now that's a knife....and real crocodile sheath. I have my trusty 6" Buck knife as a backup though.Looking to upgrade my knife in my kill kit this year before the archery season. I'm looking for suggestions.
I'm a pack hunter. For that reason, I carry one knife, and 100% of the time I use the gutless method to pack out meat. That said, I currently have a brand that uses disposable blades. Personally, I think it's just meh.
I've been thinking maybe a fix blade, and have been eye balling for some time the Benchmade Altitude. What say the wise internet? No budget.
Randall Airman is what is usually on my belt, so a Model 15 is what is used pretty much.If you are willing to wait and have the money, in my humble opinion you can't go wrong with Randall made knives. I inherited my father's Randall that he carried during WWII and most of the rest of his life. It is perfectly balanced and keeps a very sharp edge.
Model 1 - All Purpose Fighting Knife
5", 6", 7" and 8" blades of 1/4" stock. The top cutting edge sharpened approximately 3 inches. Brass double hilt. Approximately 4 3/4” to 5” leather handle. Duralumin butt cap. This is the knife made famous by Allied combat troops in World War II and since widely used in all theaters of war.www.randallknives.com
You know I looked really hard at the Altitude, and almost pulled the pin, but since I already had the Saddle Mountain in that steel went with the Steep Country, just to have a more easily sharpened field knife. The Altitude is smaller and more compact though. Glad to see a positive review of it.I love my Altitude. I also have the Steep Country but the Altitude is the one that almost always ends up in my kill kit. The steel is strong and keeps an edge well, that also means it's kind of a PITA to sharpen. I'd definitely buy the Altitude again.