You are criminally under viewed. I've been testing and using knives in hunting situations for the last 20 years. Lately focusing on classic knife designs to determine if they were a result of their era or if there was something more to them. You provided an educational, informative, and unbiased explanation of knives. In every facet of their value, uses, and detriments. I'll admit I'm not a fan of replaceable blade knives, but that's a personal preference. Thank you so much for the content you are providing.
Need premium steel fixed blade, orange color keeps it from getting lost in the leaves. Rubberized/grippy handle, blade not too long and not too short, 3-5in, mountable in all the ways. Save up and get something good like a Raghorn. Thanks for a great video!
Lots to love about what you are looking for. The orange blade or handle is big for me too. Had to lookup the Raghorn. Assuming you are talking about the Benchmade knife which looks like a fantastic option.
The one I have carried the most is actually the Gerber mini Pocket Sharpener but I don't know if they still make it. I found some on Ebay but didn't see it on Gerber's website or Amazon. It is really similar to the Smith's 2 step sharpener or the WorkSharp Pivot but even more compact. I like that style in the field as they are so quick and easy to use. Only problem is they can get gunked up with the fat and sinew from your knife easier than a ceramic rod or stone. I use another similar one from Lansky called the QuadSharp that offers a few different blade angles which is good for boning or filet knives that you want a slightly steeper angle on. The guided field sharpener from Work Sharp is awesome but a little too big for my backcountry kill kit but they just released their folding model of that which is probably what I will carry next year in my pack. I have also considered buying the Argali belt sharpener but it is a little expensive and the surface is so short that I am not sure I will end up liking it better than one of the other options. This year I used the Hogue Extrak knife and got through two elk and a pronghorn without even having to touch up the blade. The second elk I started with the Gerber Exo-Mod knife as that is what my son had in his pack. It made the first few cuts fine but I was back to that familiar place right away with an inexpensive Gerber knife that needs constant attention. Thankfully he was able to get my kill kit from the truck a few hundred yards away and I was able to get the Hogue out and use it to finish the job. By the end of that elk, the Hogue was finally due for touching up the blade. Planning to send it back to the factory to have them resharpen so it's ready to go again for next season.
You are criminally under viewed. I've been testing and using knives in hunting situations for the last 20 years. Lately focusing on classic knife designs to determine if they were a result of their era or if there was something more to them. You provided an educational, informative, and unbiased explanation of knives. In every facet of their value, uses, and detriments. I'll admit I'm not a fan of replaceable blade knives, but that's a personal preference. Thank you so much for the content you are providing.
Thank you! I have too much fun doing this and talking hunting with the HuntLeague community.
Hogue ... getting ready to purchase for my son as it seems to have positive reviews and they are standing behind their products.
Need premium steel fixed blade, orange color keeps it from getting lost in the leaves. Rubberized/grippy handle, blade not too long and not too short, 3-5in, mountable in all the ways. Save up and get something good like a Raghorn.
Thanks for a great video!
Lots to love about what you are looking for. The orange blade or handle is big for me too. Had to lookup the Raghorn. Assuming you are talking about the Benchmade knife which looks like a fantastic option.
Awesome job Jared
Thanks Josh. I flashed that super sweet Niche knife of yours there at the end!
@@huntleague yes sir I can’t wait to put it to work couple weeks and counting
What's the name of the sharpener you used to sharpen the Gerber? Thanks.
The one I have carried the most is actually the Gerber mini Pocket Sharpener but I don't know if they still make it. I found some on Ebay but didn't see it on Gerber's website or Amazon. It is really similar to the Smith's 2 step sharpener or the WorkSharp Pivot but even more compact. I like that style in the field as they are so quick and easy to use. Only problem is they can get gunked up with the fat and sinew from your knife easier than a ceramic rod or stone.
I use another similar one from Lansky called the QuadSharp that offers a few different blade angles which is good for boning or filet knives that you want a slightly steeper angle on. The guided field sharpener from Work Sharp is awesome but a little too big for my backcountry kill kit but they just released their folding model of that which is probably what I will carry next year in my pack. I have also considered buying the Argali belt sharpener but it is a little expensive and the surface is so short that I am not sure I will end up liking it better than one of the other options.
This year I used the Hogue Extrak knife and got through two elk and a pronghorn without even having to touch up the blade. The second elk I started with the Gerber Exo-Mod knife as that is what my son had in his pack. It made the first few cuts fine but I was back to that familiar place right away with an inexpensive Gerber knife that needs constant attention. Thankfully he was able to get my kill kit from the truck a few hundred yards away and I was able to get the Hogue out and use it to finish the job. By the end of that elk, the Hogue was finally due for touching up the blade. Planning to send it back to the factory to have them resharpen so it's ready to go again for next season.