Next to the hunting weapon, it is probably the most important tool of the hunter and also helps out in many situations around the hunting practice again and again - the hunting knife. Its main field of application is and remains, however, besides the interception, the supply of the piece and the cutting of the game. It is precisely for these tasks that the hunter must repeatedly make precise cuts so that he only sharpens the parts he wants to sharpen and, especially when breaking up, does not sharpen any parts of the hide from which substances contaminating the game can escape. This is where precision work is required and for this you need the right tool.
Hunting knives must fit well in the hand. Many are therefore designed to have indentations in the blade where the hunter can place his fingers to guide even just parts of the blade cleanly through the body of the game. A convex or concave bend towards the tip is also typical of hunting knives. These are referred to as drop-point and clip-point blades. What all blade shapes have in common is that they are straight. Knives with a serrated edge are useless for hunting, as they would practically tear the meat and thus destroy the game. Hunting knives specially designed for prying often have a so-called "guthook". This allows effortless sharpening of the belly cover without endangering the sound and the hide. However, for beating out of the blanket and cutting up the game, you can also use the classic butcher knives.
It is also important for hunting knives to be robust and made of stainless as well as solid steel. Hard steel types and also carbon steel are recommended, as these remain sharp longer and can also be sharpened again and again effortlessly. Especially the thick rind and bristles of wild boar can be a house challenge for a hunting knife blade. Therefore, it is important to keep the knife sharp at all times.
Furthermore, the same applies to the hunting knife that applies to almost all other essential pieces of equipment: it must be cared for and should be well protected during transport. Mostly, the scope of delivery includes a leather sheath or a case adapted to the knife. Especially in the classic leather sheath ready to hand worn on the belt makes the hunting knife also visually something. But also the less traditional nylon or plastic sheaths can protect the knife and especially its edge well against external influences and damage.
In the end, it is important that you buy a knife that you like to work with and that has all the features that are important to you.
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