Knife shape for hunting?

[Desperatezulu]

Can't go wrong with the basic Loveless drop point profile.

Scandi is easy to maintain the edge but will drive you nuts with any skinning job of substance.

I prefer a 3 to 4 inch drop point nice and thin behind the edge

I tend to agree if just for skinning and gutting! A mild hollow grind makes for a great skinner. Also makes for a lighter knife.

 

[CBH Australia]

Many good points raised but a lot will come down to personal preference around the size, weight ,shape and general appeal and intended use.

One knife for EDC, Hunting, Stalking and Field Dressing. I have my preference others will have theirs

No further comment, I'm off to prepare the Popcorn,

 

[lockingblock]

I'm also a bushcrafter but I don't use my scandi's as hunting knifes, sure they will work but I find the more traditional flat or saber ground knife to be more effective for general tasks. I would recommend a French Trade Knife or a Kephart design. If the knife is going to be used for processing game I would look at a 4" butcher style blade.View attachment 465147

What’s the source on that bottom knife? It looks well thought out and practical.

 

[Art Lambart II]

It was made by Von Gruff, AH's Master Knife maker. Look up the thread "My African Knives" or http://www.vongruffknives.com. If you want a very high quality costom knife at a very fair price Von Gruff is the guy your looking for.

 

[BeeMaa]

Canadian Belt Knife (stainless) for my wife that used to belong to me. And my newest infatuation Smith & Sons Brave made from D2 steel. Both have done very well in the field, but if I had to pick one...Canadian Belt Knife without question. The Brave is good, but the way the CBK keeps your knuckles away from the work makes a huge difference.

Each of these knifes are now riding in custom made leather sheaths from @CM McKenzie. He does incredible leatherwork.