I've tested hundreds of knives, written a million articles on them and conducted knife seminars from Alaska to Texas. At the end of every seminar I'm always asked, "What is the best knife to buy?" No wonder they're confused. After all, there are hundreds of options out there.
First, you need to determine what task you'll be using your knife for. Do you just have one screwdriver? No. If you're a mechanic, you're likely to have 50. A knife is also a tool and just one knife won't cut it.
Below is a rundown of the capabilities and uses of some of the most popular knives.
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Uses: Every day use, skinning small animals Product suggestion: Puma Pounce 3507 SGB Spring Assisted Knife
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Uses: Cape out animals, skinning animals Product suggestion: Knives of Alaska Cub Bear Caping Knife
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Uses: Skinning deer Product suggestion: Havalon Knives Piranta-Edge Skinning Knife
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Uses: Field dressing to preserve hide Product suggestion: Buck Alpha Hunter Folding Knives - Drop Point
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Uses: Marking pattern prior to skinning Product suggestion: SOG Trident Clip Point Folding Knife
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Uses: Fillet meat from the bone, fillet fish Product suggestion: LEM Mundial 5" Boning Knife
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Fillet Knife Uses: Fillet fish Product suggestion: Bass Pro Shops 6" Fillet Knife
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Electric Fillet Knife Uses: When you have a lot of fish to fillet. Product suggestion: Berkley 12-volt Electric Fillet Knife
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Drop Point Knife
Clip Point Knife
Boning Knife
Bonus Tip: If you're looking for a knife kit, Knives Of Alaska makes the best kits on the market.
Also Read: Knife Sharpening Tips: It's All About the Angle
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