A Primer on Hunting Knives for New Hunters

While the focus of a hunt normally falls on the chase itself – and the gun at hand – what happens when that animal is on the ground? Out comes the hunting knife. Every hunter worth his or her salt has a trusted hunting knife…or three.

Yet, there are so many types of blades out there. Which do you really need? One for small game and one for big game? Do you need a gut hook, drop point, sawback? Whether it’s for the first-time hunter or those learning about the butchering process, we’ll walk you through the different types of hunting knives. Let’s look at where each one excels and show off some of our favorites.