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Hog knife suggestions

Posted By: Sauerkraut

Hog knife suggestions - 04/25/23 03:35 PM

Looking at designing a knife specifically for those who run dogs. I’ve never hunted that way. What do you look for in a kill-knife? More of a bowie style? Thinner for stabbing?

Appreciate any input y’all have!
Posted By: cheetah577

Re: Hog knife suggestions - 04/26/23 12:20 PM

I've always used a Ka-Bar. Make sure you can get an extra sheath for your knife because you will lose it. Make sure it has a good grip that fits your hand even when it gets wet or bloody. Good luck!!
Posted By: Sauerkraut

Re: Hog knife suggestions - 04/28/23 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by cheetah577
I've always used a Ka-Bar. Make sure you can get an extra sheath for your knife because you will lose it. Make sure it has a good grip that fits your hand even when it gets wet or bloody. Good luck!!


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Posted By: TexasResident1

Re: Hog knife suggestions - 05/01/23 05:59 PM

Kbar- Alwasy a kbar
Posted By: DustyArmadillo

Re: Hog knife suggestions - 05/02/23 01:36 PM

Can never go wrong with a Kbar.

Would recommend the cutco hunting knife.

The serrations really help get through the hide.

Absolute beast of a knife.

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Posted By: Sauerkraut

Re: Hog knife suggestions - 05/03/23 05:38 PM

Sorry, I should clarify. I'm a knife maker and I'm looking to come up with my own design. This is gives me some good places to look for inspiration though. Ka-bar is a good choice. The Cutco look good as well, although I would personally want a bolster with a finger-guard to ensure my hand doesn't slip onto the blade.
Posted By: Greg Z

Re: Hog knife suggestions - 05/04/23 06:35 PM

I would think that a Bowie or Arkansas Toothpick style.
Posted By: jdirocco

Re: Hog knife suggestions - 05/08/23 11:14 PM

This is one I built for my first dog and knife hunt, worked real well. I did not make the blade but made everything else.

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Posted By: Dave Davidson

Re: Hog knife suggestions - 05/09/23 10:51 AM

I like that one. When I’m stab a hog, I don’t want my hand to slip.
Posted By: Sauerkraut

Re: Hog knife suggestions - 05/18/23 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by jdirocco
This is one I built for my first dog and knife hunt, worked real well. I did not make the blade but made everything else.

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Cool. I think the bayonet shape would work nicely
Posted By: Nolanco

Re: Hog knife suggestions - 06/09/23 10:54 AM

Echoes of a Confederate D-guard Bowie. Always admired that article.
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