12 best manufacturers of hunting knives

On the hunt you can not do without a good knife. Here the blade is not just a beautiful cold weapon, but an indispensable tool that is used to kill prey, skinned, butchered. A knife for clearing a place in case of a waiting position or settling up for a bollard is useful. Since there is a large selection of models for hunting, which are both folding and one-piece axles, we have prepared a rating of the best manufacturers of hunting knives, so that it will be easier for you to choose a product by price and quality. The material is based on customer feedback and product characteristics, analysis of the range and types of steel, so it will help you in a short time to learn the most important thing and buy a hunting knife that fits in shape and function.

Rating of the best manufacturers of hunting knives

Nomination	a place	manufacturer	rating
Rating of the best manufacturers of hunting knives	1	Cold steel	5.0
	2	Benchmade	4.9
	3	Buck	4.8
	4	Spyderco	4.7
	5	KATZ	4.6
	6	Ka-Bar	4.5
	7	Silver stag	4.4
	8	AIR-Zlatoust	4.3
	9	Kizlyar	4.2
	10	Mora of Sweden	4.1
	11	Helle	4.0
	12	Rosruzhie	3.9

Cold steel

Rating: 4.9

The first place is taken by the American manufacturer of hunting knives, whose headquarters is located in California, Ventura. The company began its activity in 1970 and today is the world leader in quality blades for hunting and other purposes. The name translates as "cold steel" and hints at the strength of the cutting edge. This is confirmed by the facts, as the manufacturer uses steel with a Rockwell hardness between 57-62 HRC. The company's factories operate in Taiwan, China and South Africa, which reduces logistics costs.

Our experts liked the manufacturer of hunting knives for their “Tanto” line of 16 models. These are specialized blades, sharpened with an angle of 25, 28 and 31 degrees, characterized by a long and sharp blade. Numerous tests show that such a hunting knife can not only easily pierce the carcass of a bear or a boar, but also a car door. At the same time, the cutting edge retains its sharpness and is suitable for cutting tender tomatoes. This is a practical and enduring tool that is useful in the most unpredictable hunting situations.

Benchmade

Rating: 4.8

The second place was taken by another American manufacturer, which began its operations in 1988. The range of the company includes hunting knives with a peg, frontal, butterfly-shaped and semi-automatic. Common models are Adamas, Barrage, Freek, Griptiltan. Premium types of stainless steel with a hardness of HRC 58, 61, 64 are used for manufacturing. Buyers in the reviews like that the hunting knives are provided with additional functions that enhance the convenience of operation. Among them: a clip for mounting, a hole for the lace, stops.We also recommend paying attention to models from the Grizzly Creek line, which are equipped with an additional discharge hook to quickly butcher the carcasses.

We included the manufacturer in the ranking of the best, because the company pays great attention to the design of knives for hunting. Each model was designed by a specialist who designed the style and image. This approach gives the blades a unique look and improves the image of a trained hunter.

Buck

Rating: 4.7

In the third place in the ranking is another North American manufacturer, founded in 1961. Today it is the leading company for the production of hunting knives, which are equal to other firms. For example, the 110 Folding Hunter was copied by many other brands. Today, the manufacturer produces up to 12 thousand units of products annually. Most of the company specializes in folding knives, but there are also fixed blades. Among hunters, the Abyss Kryptek Neptun model, which is used for finishing mining, is especially popular (users in reviews like the narrow, long blade of 16.5 cm). Rockwell steel hardness is 57-58 HRC. A hunting knife with a beautiful leather case comes.

The manufacturer has earned a place in the rating due to a careful approach to equipping hunting knives. For example, the product Alpha Crosslock Green, except for the blade 7.62x2.6 mm, has a small drop-down saw with a hook. This tool is practical for cutting branches at a hunting place as well as butchering game and skinning.

Spyderco

Rating: 4.6

Our company continues its rating from Japan, which makes very elegant hunting knives. Most of all folding models with a hardness of steel 62-64 HRC are produced. Each product is decorated with a brand logo with a tiny spider. Hunting knives of this manufacturer are distinguished by the fact that they are made on EDM machines, instead of milling. This gives more accurate forms and expressive fine details with a minimum scrap rate.

The "calling card" of this manufacturer is the convenience of folding folding hunting knives, for which there is a round hole on the blade. This allows you to quickly deploy the blade with one hand, and does not weigh down the structure, as is the case with the peg, which is noted by hunters in their reviews. Experts also added the manufacturer to the rating because of a reliable “buck-lock” lock, which is always in a spring-loaded condition. As soon as the blade is opened, the lock immediately locks it to protect the user's hands.

KATZ

Rating: 4.5

Fifth place ranking was taken by a manufacturer from Japan. Katz offers hunting knives with a blade length of 92 to 230 mm. This is a quality product made of steel grades XT-70 and 80. Sharpening comes with a high or low edge, which provides an easy cut or increased blade strength. Pads on handles are made of perforated aluminum or solid wood. The product is completed with leather covers, which are sewn to order in Spain.Users in the reviews like that some knives have a butt thickness of 5 mm, which allows using cold weapons literally as a mount for disassembling mechanisms or building a temporary halt place (popular with "rescue workers").

A special feature of the hunting knives from this manufacturer is the curved, arcuate shape, for which the company got into the rating. Despite the bend, the developers provided the blade with a characteristic “belly”, so it is convenient to use the tool when cutting carcasses and when cutting food to the table on a halt. Many models are equipped with a metal stop (guard) and a protrusion under the index finger, which users like and increases the reliability of the grip.

Ka-Bar

Rating: 4.4

The sixth place in the ranking is taken by a manufacturer from the United States, producing cult combat knives used by marines. But among the current range there are also hunting models, often come in handy in the forest. Used for the manufacture of steel 1085 Carbon or 1095 Cro-Van. Hardness index varies from 56 to 64 HRC. The company is trying to maintain a military style in the products, supplying most of the hunting knives with stops, a hand grip extender and weight-reducing grooves. There are tactical models used in battles in Vietnam and Afghanistan, and known for the films “Night Flight” and the TV series “Suspect”. Hunters in reviews praise the goods for a thick butt of 4 mm, which can withstand high loads.

Our experts have brought the manufacturer's rating of the best, since the hunting knives stand out favorably against the competition with their black color thanks to blued steel. There are also original models, such as the Ka-Bar VKZ, which contain a flat cutting edge, a hook, a chisel end part (for cutting bones) and a serreytor, which facilitates cutting the skins.

Silver stag

Rating: 4.3

The seventh place in the rating belongs to the manufacturer, which began its activities in 1998. The brand's logo is the deer head and horns, which immediately indicates the preferred direction of production - hunting knives. But the company's range also contains tourist and fishing specimens. Professionals and collectors in a review note that the products are made entirely by hand (blade grinding, polishing stainless steel to a mirror finish, assembly and sharpening). In 2016, one of the models of the brand received the title of "Knife of the Year", operating in Turkey. The main series for the release are: ELK, SLAB, “Krona” and “Damascus”. In total, the manufacturer's collection of the manufacturer has 60 variants.

The manufacturer was ranked as the best in the production of designer knives. The appearance of the goods is immediately associated with something primitive. This contributes to the manufacture of the handle of the bones, horns and the curved shape of the blade. Despite the unusual museum look, hunting knives are extremely practical in their intended purpose and are convenient for skinning or skinning.

AIR-Zlatoust

Rating: 4.2

In the eighth place of the rating is a domestic manufacturer from Zlatoust, part of the Guild of master gunsmiths of the city.The company specializes in the manufacture of hunting products both for practical purposes and in terms of souvenirs. The production involved 16 steel grades (К430, М390, D2, ЭП766, etc.). There are also Damascus steel from Sweden (Damasteel) and the original Zladinox-0803. The arms are decorated with aluminum, walnut, beech, birch, maple and ebony, which customers like in reviews. A case, certificate and passport are always attached to the hunting knife. The warranty from the factory is 10 years.

In our opinion, the manufacturer deserves a place in the rating due to the release of exclusive gift products. The handle and the butt of a hunting knife can be trimmed with valuable stones (agate, pyrite, malachite, jade, topaz, corundum, etc.). Other handles are made from rhino horns, ivory or roe paws. Author's hunting products can be trimmed with snake skin (python) or sea stingray skin.

Kizlyar

Rating: 4.1

One more domestic producer working in Russia since 1999 continues our rating. The company's products are certified in accordance with Russian law, and models with a blade length of less than 80 cm and a thickness of less than 2.5 mm are accompanied by evidence that they are not cold weapons, so their use does not require permission or a hunting ticket. The release of goods is conducted on 300 machines located on 17 sites. The nomenclature includes more than 600 products. Buyers in reviews like designer knives with a snout of a bull, husky, snake and other animals that turn a hunting tool into a work of art.

Our experts liked the hunting knives from this manufacturer for a lifetime warranty, which is provided subject to the rules of operation. Another product for hunting from this brand has a large selection of models with a double-edged blade, for which the company was added to the rating. Among these options are popular line: "Stalker", "KO-1" and "Ko-2", "Cerberus". The presence of sharpening on both sides extends the working life and provides excellent piercing characteristics.

Mora of Sweden

Rating: 4.0

The tenth place ranking belongs to the Swedish manufacturer of knives. Hunting goods with the Scandinavian style are produced by the company for over 100 years. After several mergers with other firms (mergers and acquisitions), the modern Morakvin brand, formed in 2005, supplies products to all countries of the world. Despite the complete production of knives in Sweden, the price of goods remains comparatively affordable, which most buyers like in reviews. The manufacturer produces mostly small hunting knives with blades up to 100 mm. There is a special series of ultralight FSK knives, positioned as “floating”. The most recognizable product is Outdoor 2000, called the “Millennium Knife”.

Our experts have included the manufacturer in the rating for a special sharpening, which immediately catches the eye of a professional. Masters of the company often experiment with the height of the cutting edge, making it more at the base and lower to the edge of the blade. It provides easy cutting and does not allow the blade to break when stabbing with a knife.

Helle

Rating: 3.9

The penultimate place is the Norwegian manufacturer, known since 1932.Since then, the company's philosophy has not changed, and today most of the hunting products are made by hand craftsmen. For the production of knives used steel Sandvik 12C27 or Triple Laminated, different in black and popular with customers in the reviews. Among the models for hunting manufacturer focuses on knives with a fixed blade, because they are more durable and hardy in harsh conditions. Triple laminated steel keeps grinding well and does not require frequent changes. Natural wood is used to decorate the handle, but not always hard wood - most often it is Karelian birch.

We have made the manufacturer in the rating, because in addition to hunting knives, blades (blades) are supplied separately. This allows you to make your own exclusive knife using a quality base. The design here is unlimited and everything depends on the fantasy of the master-amateur.

Rosruzhie

Rating: 3.8

Our rating is completed by a domestic manufacturer from Zlatoust. The company specializes in the manufacture of hunting, tourist, fishing and gift knives. Narrow ROS-64 and Rif-115, practical on a halt, are offered among the working options. For the hard work of cutting carcasses, the company provides options for ROS-2 and ROS-4 with a blade width of 38 mm and a butt thickness of 3.2 and 4 mm. Judging by the reviews, the Artybash model is also popular with hunters, with a “feather” of 116 mm and a thickness of 4 mm. The product handle is trimmed with red fiber and hornbeam. The curved shape is optimal for quick removal from the equatorial scabbard.

Experts included the company in the rating, since many models have a subfinger radius, made on the handle or directly on the blade. This makes it easier to hold the tool and relieves pressure on the brush, and also allows you to demonstrate possession of tricks on handling a knife to impress other hunters on a halt.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.