The thrill of the hunt. Human beings have been obsessed with the instant adrenaline rush that hunting brings for many centuries. You've been hiding out on the cold weather for hours on end when you see the PERFECT 10 point buck walk out of the bushes.
This is your time to shine and there are only a few things that can screw up such a memorable moment in time.
Cutlery And More
One of these things is a BAD KNIFE!
For many years, hunters have treasured the drop point style blade on their hunting knives because of the gentle curvature that the blade has. The point is ground in such a way that it will not mutilate or destroy any of the animals that you worked so hard to hunt.
Hunting bowie knives are not as commonly used as the traditional drop point style blade. This does not mean that they are not as effective, however.
Remember these 3 tips about hunting bowie knives:
1. Here's my point...
Bowie knives are usually noticeable because of their thin points that are great for piercing.
While this is great for many purposes, be extra careful when using your bowie knife for skinning as that sharp point might actually ruin an otherwise great job!
2. Let's face it...
Skinning wild game on a hunt is tough work. This is why your hunting bowie knife needs to be equally as tough.
Make sure that your knife is full tang and that the tang does not rattle inside the handle. Checking these things out before the hunt will save you time, money and embarrassment down the line.
3. Hard or soft?
Remember that high carbon steels will stay sharp longer while you're out in the field. Hunting bowie knives with high carbon steel also require more attention in terms of maintenance and rust prevention.
Stainless steels will require less of that type of attention and more sharpening time. If you're an experienced sharpener then you might consider a stainless hunting bowie knife.