Need knife recommendation

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I have been looking at Puma knives recently. My dad shipped one back to have the grips replaced, and since they didn't make the part any more, they sent him a brand new model. Not bad for a knife that was 30 years old. They seem to have really high quality steel to, which seems to be the biggest problem with knives now.

A bit pricy though.

http://pumaknifecompanyusa.com/Skinmaster-P148.aspx

 

[HorizontalHunter]

Penny,

What did you get the hubby??

Bob

 

[horseshoe crab]

SPYDERCO!

 

[hankster]

I have been looking at Puma knives recently. My dad shipped one back to have the grips replaced, and since they didn't make the part any more, they sent him a brand new model. Not bad for a knife that was 30 years old. They seem to have really high quality steel to, which seems to be the biggest problem with knives now.

A bit pricy though.

http://pumaknifecompanyusa.com/Skinmaster-P148.aspx

Just a heads up . For less than that $450 you can definitely get a custom made knife .

 

[blackdog of vt]

Just a heads up . For less than that $450 you can definitely get a custom made knife .

My custom knives start at less than half of that

 

[mac67]

http://www.amazon.com/Buck-691BK-Zipper-Rubber-Handle/dp/B0001WAX7M or http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-41795-Profile-Fixed-Blade/dp/B0013480Z4


Hard to beat for the money. The Gerber comes in a couple variants. (Fixed,folding,gut-hook) They can be purchased locally (Dicks,Bass Pro, Sports Auth.,Walmart)

The SOG Field PUP is also another nice option

 

[blackdog of vt]

While Gerber does make a nice knife, haveing something hand made, personilzed and unique is well worth the extra expense.

 

[FrugalFannie]

Penny,

What did you get the hubby??

Bob

Didn't. Still trying to weasel some info from him as to preferences. His birthday is in 2 weeks so it will likely become a birthday gift.

 

[jefftk]

http://www.amazon.com/Buck-691BK-Zipper-Rubber-Handle/dp/B0001WAX7M or http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-41795-Profile-Fixed-Blade/dp/B0013480Z4


Hard to beat for the money. The Gerber comes in a couple variants. (Fixed,folding,gut-hook) They can be purchased locally (Dicks,Bass Pro, Sports Auth.,Walmart)

The Gerber Profile is what I have used before and was going to recommend. Its cheap and works just fine. You can remove the scales/grips too if you want to clean it thoroughly.

I have a Buck Vanguard on my pack now, which sadly I have not had a chance to use yet.... It looks like its basically the Buck Zipper without the hook.
The Buck is about 3 times as much as the Gerber, but it does look and feel a lot nicer, and I imagine has better steel too. And its made in the USA.
If you wanted to get real fancy you could get one of the Buck models with a wood handle and leather sheath (as opposed to rubber and nylon).

I know Blue Northern in Ayer has some selection of knives, I don't recall what they have but I have no doubt they have some geared towards hunting.

 

[HorizontalHunter]

Didn't. Still trying to weasel some info from him as to preferences. His birthday is in 2 weeks so it will likely become a birthday gift.

It is hard to pick out a knife for someone else. Good luck and happy birthday to the hubby.

The Gerber Profile is what I have used before and was going to recommend. Its cheap and works just fine. You can remove the scales/grips too if you want to clean it thoroughly.

I have a Buck Vanguard on my pack now, which sadly I have not had a chance to use yet.... It looks like its basically the Buck Zipper without the hook.
The Buck is about 3 times as much as the Gerber, but it does look and feel a lot nicer, and I imagine has better steel too. And its made in the USA.
If you wanted to get real fancy you could get one of the Buck models with a wood handle and leather sheath (as opposed to rubber and nylon).

I know Blue Northern in Ayer has some selection of knives, I don't recall what they have but I'm have no doubt they have some geared towards hunting.

And they have a no nonsense lifetime warranty. I have had a buck folder since 1980 and it has been around the world with me (literally) and a while back I broke off the tip of the blade. I sent it back asking for the blade to be replaced. I told them it was my fault and I wanted to know what it would cost as the knife has a lot of sentimental value to me. I received it back in about two weeks with a brand new blade in it at no charge.

I always have that knife on my belt when I am in the woods but for cleaning deer the Ghromann GR1 (D.H. Russell Canadian Belt Knife) is my go to knife.

Bob

 

[Billsail]

http://www.amazon.com/Buck-691BK-Zipper-Rubber-Handle/dp/B0001WAX7M or http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-41795-Profile-Fixed-Blade/dp/B0013480Z4


Hard to beat for the money. The Gerber comes in a couple variants. (Fixed,folding,gut-hook) They can be purchased locally (Dicks,Bass Pro, Sports Auth.,Walmart)

The SOG Field PUP is also another nice option

WTF, even Amazon won't ship knives to MA now.

 

[twinbrook86]

I remember last time I did some online knife shopping i had no luck with a few places.

Anyone know who will ship automatic knives to ma?

 

[mac67]

WTF, even Amazon won't ship knives to MA now.

Not surprised. Sportsman's Guide won't ship to MA either. Soon we'll (MA people) will have to puree our steaks. Steaks knives are dangerous ........

 

[hankster]

Anyone know who will ship automatic knives to ma?

Go to a gun shop/show in NH .

 

[CRSIII]

http://www.spanglercustomknives.com/Spangler_Custom_Knives/Welcome.html

Or talk to MikeMike.