Review: Cross Knives Lil Whitetail Hunter

A knife named “Lil Whitetail Hunter” is bound to be a hunting knife. Here’s what I found out about this Cross Knives blade. by Leon Pantenburg Teddy had dropped a three-by-four mule deer, the young hunter’s first. The 15-year-old made a fine shot, with his bullet taking out both lungs and part of the spine. …

Check out these 12 top knives for deer hunting

A perennial reader favorite every fall is the update on the best hunting knives for deer. Here are some blades worth checking out. by Leon Pantenburg We’re not looking for the best survival knife or the best bushcraft blade here, but rather a cutlery tool that can do the job of gutting, skinning and quartering …

Review | The Bark River Gunny Hunter – Perfection in a practical knife?

  by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review. KnivesShipFree.com is a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor, but the company did not supply either of the knives used in this review and field testing. I learn a lot from readers and conversations about gear. I ran into a Texas big game guide a few years …

12 top deer hunting knives update

A perennial favorite is the annual update on the best deer hunting knives. Here’s that update, with some newbies, tried and tested designs and old favorites. by Leon Pantenburg Deer season is here in some areas, and eagerly anticipated in others. As you gather gear, consider this: What’s the best knife – for me – …

Best hunting knife? We test and review the Bark River Kalahari

A hunting knife must be able to handle a variety of different cutting tasks associated with meat processing in the field. Here’s a new Bark River knife that has proven to be a stellar performer. by Leon Pantenburg I got my Kalahari about six months ago, and wrung it out doing buschcrafting activities. It worked …

Ten top knife choices for deer hunting knives

You stand over the fallen deer, thankful for the quick, humane kill. Then, it’s time to get to work. How good the meat will taste over the next few months will depend on how quickly you can gut, skin, process and cool the meat. by Leon Pantenburg Deer season is here in some areas, and …