hillman
NES Member
Hello,
I haven't been hunting since I was a kid and went with my dad, over 20 years ago, but I am going to start hunting this coming year and wanted to know about hunting knives. I've been told by a few different people that if I'm going Deer hunting, I need a knife with a "guthook", and others who say it's completely unnecessary and might even get in the way. I have lots of knives already, from Kukri machetes, jungle and camp knives, down to tactical and utility folders, but none specifically for hunting and so wanted to get some feedback before I purchase.
As I said, it will be primarily for deer hunting in Vermont, and I hope to get something of good quality for under $100 or close. I've been looking at some of the Becker knives (no guthook, though!) but other than that, I'm not really sure what would be best for hunting. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks
I haven't been hunting since I was a kid and went with my dad, over 20 years ago, but I am going to start hunting this coming year and wanted to know about hunting knives. I've been told by a few different people that if I'm going Deer hunting, I need a knife with a "guthook", and others who say it's completely unnecessary and might even get in the way. I have lots of knives already, from Kukri machetes, jungle and camp knives, down to tactical and utility folders, but none specifically for hunting and so wanted to get some feedback before I purchase.
As I said, it will be primarily for deer hunting in Vermont, and I hope to get something of good quality for under $100 or close. I've been looking at some of the Becker knives (no guthook, though!) but other than that, I'm not really sure what would be best for hunting. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks