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Buck Vantage Pro folder in S30V steel

I also have the Kershaw and am really liking the looks of that Moki...

Buck Vanguard. I have the Cabela's S30V version.

I just got one of these on a whim and must say, its a damn good knife. Its a good all around knife too so you could use it more often than just for hunting.
I have lots of knives and I must say, I really like this one...might be worth a look for you.

http://www.knifeworks.com/esee4p-mb...edcanvasmicartahandles.aspx#.VjxNeberTIU

Checkout battlehorse knives. First rate quality. They have several hunting size knifes in the 100 buck range. I just ordered their latest offering the frontier american.

Battlehorse

I never thought much about spending a lot of money on a knife. Figured anything cheap that is sharp will work. Then I bought a high quality hand finished premium steel knife. A smaller battlehorse, the frontier first. It started a new disease. Like handling a high quality rifle you just don't want to put it down.

Another vote here for the Eggen or another Helle. Or a Mora 2000. The Scandinavians have proven to be great knives for me. Ragweed Forge has a bunch of nice stuff in your price range or less.

$100?
5 Moras.
Unless you just want to carry a custom or make a show of it, a good solid knife can be had for less than 2 10's.
852 5 star rateing
http://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Heavy-Carbon-4-1-Inch/dp/B00EF2RX2CC

I have some nice customs but there's usually a Mora strapped to my pack, in the glove box, in the atv bag, ect.

Hard to beat the versatility of the Havalon Titan for a great hunting knife well under $100 Havalon Titan

Really depends on what you want to do. Here is one I would be interested in:




Gerber Gator

I have one of these and find it pretty handy

Crosslock Knife

I've been considering one of these.



Cabela's Alaskan

I had not seen one of those. I boned out my elk this year with a Havalon Piranta. They are fantastic.

If I was to buy another knife, right now it would be the Havalon Titan mentioned previously. I love the sharpness and size of the scapel blades for a lot of work, but also really like a beefier blade for some other jobs. Having both in one package would be nice.

If that's not your cup of tea, I suggest the S30V offerings listed above. That steel gets SHARP and stays that way for a long time. The Buck listed by MuskegMan is a shape I think I could like a whole lot. The Crosslock that prm linked would be nice as well. Mine's the Cabelas branded Buck 110 with the S30V. Very nice, I just wish it was less pointy.

In the late 80's/early 90's, I had a total of three Bucklite 422's given to me as tips from clients. Wasn't too sure about a plastic handled folder, but eventually I gave them a try and loved 'em.

6-7 years ago I broke the tip on my blaze handle one while extracting the ivorys on a client's elk. Man was I pizzed.

I shipped off the knife to Buck with a letter explaining what happened, asking them to call me if there was any charge.

About 5 weeks later my knife arrived with a new blade.

That kind of warranty/CS earns a bit loyalty from me.

Casey

But I really want to try the S30V steel.........

For $200, try the Sypderco copy of a Phil Wilson in S90V.

Wrong thread. You're looking for the BEST hunting knife for $200 or less? thread.

So unusual for the 'fire.....



My faves are the " Should I buy a Leupold or a Burris" Threads...first reply is always to buy a Meopta or Weaver or something else the OP didn't even ask about....

Casey -

I have a few Buck 110s and 1 is a Bucklite. It weighs 3 oz and being a Buck, not much needs to be said. Way under $100.



Jerry

For skinning I am absolutely in love with the Victorinox Lamb Skinning knife. I'd use the extra money to buy a Victorinox boning knife and a pretty handled bird/trout sheath knife for the detailed stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MF0YD6...d=QSRCR20MYPEG&coliid=I235ELEOYUS4SD

tire trubble, i thought we where discusiin tire trublle?

it sure is erly in the mourning

Geno

I learned a lot using a Russell Green River Sheep skinner. The old butcher that I learned from always used them for skinning out the head, legs, and gutting when out in the field, custom butchering. I still have two or three that He and his Son gave me including one that is brand new and never been used. miles