Hunting is probably the oldest craft in the world. Even our ancestors thousands of years ago practiced hunting to feed themselves, and history impressively shows that hunting was more successful the better developed the hunting tools used were.
Initially, stones, both unshaped and shaped, served humans as primitive hunting tools. As we all know, there has been an enormous historical development regarding the hunting weapons used, so that today we can practice hunting with the most modern firearms and other tools.
Regarding a tool that is indispensable for humans in hunting, there are particularly interesting observations to be made. Although the manufacturing process and material properties of the knife have been continuously improved over time, its function has remained almost the same. This may also be due to the fact that our ancestors, who still used stone knives, already realized that this tool is one of the most important achievements in human history and that the physical laws of our Earth probably do not allow for a better tool to perform the tasks for which we use knives.
Knives, or cold weapons, are still an essential part of hunting today. Without hunting knives, stag knives, boar knives, skinning knives, bush knives, boning knives, butcher knives, etc., the process of hunting and the subsequent meat processing from the game could never be guaranteed as we know it today.
Therefore, it is definitely worth paying a little more attention to this small and comparatively inexpensive hunting tool compared to firearms.
What Makes a Good Hunting Knife?
A good hunting knife is characterized mainly by two things: it is sharp and it is handy. Furthermore, it should be safe enough so that one does not accidentally cut oneself carelessly, or there is a risk of cutting when carrying it in the sheath or folded on the body.
It should also be stable and suitable for the intended tasks. It should not bend, break, or dull too quickly. Since hunting knives are also used in winter in snow and wet conditions or even in the rain, they should also be made of rust-resistant material.
Where to Buy the Right Hunting Knife?
Hunting knives can be purchased either online, at Frankonia, in outdoor and fishing shops, or in a proper knife shop. However, there are also offers from supermarkets or discounters that are not so bad for stocking up on very affordable knives in terms of price-performance ratio.
Important when buying hunting knives, as with any purchase of hunting equipment, is to stay alert for offers and especially to compare the quality and prices of the knives.
You can also regularly discover great offers for hunting knives, butcher knives, fishing knives, skinning sets, butchering knives, bush knives, and even stag knives and machetes on Gunfinder.de. Additionally, thanks to the intelligent filters, you can search for the ideal hunting knife for your needs.
Below, we present some of the most popular hunting knives:
Morakniv Compagnion
The Morakniv Compagnion is a must-have in any hunter's household. Especially due to its sharpness, edge retention, and extremely low price, it is also excellent for novice hunters who need to buy a lot of equipment in a short time. The handle with signal-colored applications and the signal-colored belt sheath contribute to the knife being easily visible and can also be easily found again if it falls.
Morakniv Companion
Merkel Knife BigGame
Strong hunting and skinning knife from Merkel Gear with a fixed blade.
Merkel Gear placed importance on a classic, functional line design, a particularly ergonomically shaped handle, and a hygienic overall construction. The blade is made of AUS-8 steel. This rust-resistant Japanese steel can be easily sharpened and also has an impressive hardness in terms of blade sharpness. An extremely hard steel is of little use in hunting knives if they cannot be quickly resharpened at the scene. With truly large game or a longer distance, occasional resharpening is usually essential.
Merkel Gear Messer BigGame
Puma SGB Teton
The Puma SGB Teton features a drop-point blade and has an overall length of 239 mm with a weight of 212 g. The satin-finished blade is made of 1.4116 German high-performance steel with a Rockwell hardness of 55-57 HRC.
Puma SGB Teton Hirschhorn
Puma IP | G10
The manufacturer Puma is internationally known for its numerous knives. The model IP Wild Boar I G10 with black handle scales is available in five different hunting motifs on the blade. These are high-quality, detailed laser engravings designed by the world-renowned artist Detlef Ritter.
Puma IP Wild Boar I G10 schwarz
Puma Hunter's Friend
In the SGB line of the American knife manufacturer Puma, many replicas of classic Puma models from previous decades can be found, which are no longer produced in Solingen. Some of these special pieces are now also offered to our national customers. All knives in the SGB series have blades made of German steel according to DIN 1.4116 with a tested hardness of 55-57 HRC. The Puma SGB Hunter's Friend is a classic that was already introduced in Germany in the 1950s.
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