From my
last post on CRKT you remember I'm a fan of their American designed knives so I wanted to share with you a review on the
CRKT Free Range Hunter. Whether you hunt or not, don't let that sway your decision. This is a
man's knife. Holding a 4.25" clip point blade on a fixed blade handle makes you feel a little bit tougher. Folding pocket knives are great, but there is something reassuring about gripping a fixed blade that you know cannot collapse on your fingers while at task. I recently gave it some exhaustive use on the trails (sharpening branches for roasting hotdogs, chiseling through thick river ice, and the simple task after of slicing through a block of cheese and she performed flawlessly on all counts).
It makes sense that this knife was custom made by an Alaskan Hunting and Fishing Guide, because it's a one-stop-shop for any tough outdoor task. The Free Range Hunter comes with a well-crafted sheath and with a textured handle that when combined with finger grooves provides an ultimately unheard-of grip. My only complaint lands with initial sharpness. My standard test involves shaving a couple arm hairs. This knife needed a little work on the leather strop, but that's no problem. She seems to hold a good edge after the fact.
See the photos below from the trail and check out additional stats at the
CRKT Website.
7 comments:
Sick knife. I want one!!!
I love my CRKT folding knife. The blade on this model looks strong.
That's a wicked fine looking blade!
Anonymous,
Would be a great choice.
Tyler,
This knife is definitely going to hold up to your needs.
PenBay,
Agreed 10 fold. What are you carrying these days in the field??
Damn! Down to the sheath thats a Serious hunting knife!
Kyle,
Yessir. It's tough as nails, too.
Rhon
Your post is very helpful, thank you. Just like a hunter without a gun is vulnerable, a hunter without a knife isn’t a hunter. The proper hunter knows that the single most important tool is a hunting knife. After the hunter has taken care of his prey, he must use a knife to clean, cut, cook, and eat the animal in question, that is, if the animal is edible. See more http://survival-mastery.com/skills/scouting/best-hunting-knife.html
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