I'm closing in on 60 years old, and I thought it was finally time I stepped up to a big-boy knife.
I'm looking for a fixed blade less than 7" overall length, for gutting/skinning/trimming deer.
I've had plenty of knives, most recently the fake damascus truck spring specials sold at gunshows. My frustration is getting them to hold an edge.
I've never spent a bunch of money on a blade, because I've always set them down somewhere and walked away. Well, I've carried a $5 homedepot retractable razor knife for close to ten years, so I think I'm over that part. The best I ever had for holding an edge was an early spiderco, but I'm tired of folders loosening up.
I see so many guys selling their knives here on the 'fire, I figure I'll find what I want right here. What steel should I be looking for to hold an edge best?
Thanks for your expert opinions!
Last edited by JeffG; 05/15/16.
