Best Skinning Knife: Top Selling Hunting Knife 2019

Planning to spend a lot of time camping, hiking, or simply anywhere outdoor? A good skinning knife can be your must-have accessory, that works much better than a regular kitchen knife. Read on to know more.

The type of the skinning knife is also what you need to consider, and there are four types of it. Fixed blade knives are the most common type that we know, while for a compact and convenient knife, a folding type is the one you need (they even come with an interchangeable blade, for your convenience).

Gut hooks, on the other hand, are the special knives that come with a small hook-like part on the blade that is used to skin and/or open animal’s body without slicing the organs (the pro point right here, you avoid the mess cutting the loot)

How Can I Choose The Best Skinning Knife?

Choosing the right skinning knife for your needs depends on a number of factors, with the first things first is to consider what, where, and how are you planning to use it. If you plan for outdoors frequently and hunt big animals, you require a specialized skinning knife that’s different than the one you used to skin small animals like rabbits.

Of course, a good skinning knife should have an ergonomic, comfortable design and grip for heavy duty work. And yes, the blade should be made from high-quality material that will ensure it stays sharp for a long time.

Best Skinning Knife: Top Selling Hunting Knife 2019

1. Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife, Serrated Edge

Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife tops our list in this review and if you don’t know who Bear Grylls is, then you’re seriously missing out: a survivor that reflects his aesthetic in this hunting knife, Gerber creates a high-quality design that’s solid and worth every penny.

Featuring a rubber grip molded ergonomically, a saw-ground black blade (7Cr17MoV stainless steel and has a 3/4 tang) with a textured metal cap at the end (for light hammering or breaking something open).

Plus, the packaged comes with a whistle and a small, foldable guide tucked into the back of the nylon sheath, with the back of the plastic sleeve a diamond stone included to sharpen the blade.

Overall, this knife is certainly a solid choice for you to consider as your first hunting knife, and since it has a limited lifetime warranty, we think that this model makes an overall good choice.

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2. KA-BAR Becker BK2 Campanion Fixed Blade Knife

KA-BAR Becker BK2 Campanion Fixed Blade Knife tops the list as our preferred choice in a hunting knife. It’s a good-looking knife, no doubt, and it works like one too.

Designed to be used for ultimate survival, KA-BAR Becker BK2 Campanion Fixed Blade Knife is the perfect companion for your outdoor trips. The handle (made from Grivory) provides an excellent grip, and the blade is made from high-quality material known as 1095 cro-van steel blade that isn’t going to break or split from the handle – and this also means the blade is versatile for pretty much anything for your use – chopping onions, skinning animals, or even cutting wood, this knife is versatile.

Not surprising, considering it’s designed by well-known mountain climber and survivalist Ethan Becker, and what better reason than following his input in this knife?

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3. Buck Knives 119 Special Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath

A brand that needs no introduction, Buck Knives 119 Special Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath is a fixed blade skinning knife that is superb in quality, yet at an affordable price point.

Made from 420HC steel that made to last which in our opinion, the reason for this model is to be affordable compared to other hunting knives in the market is the bulk of the knife – the blade itself- is not as high in the league as other blades in this review, where it’s not to say the best steel and you may need to sharpen it frequently, but it makes a decent choice if you are looking for a solid hunting knife for the first time.

The handle, on the other hand, is made from Cocobola Dymonwood and features a brass pommel/guard. You can also get a slightly cheaper version with Phenolic handle.

Overall, this model is a solid choice, and the reviews are all good considering it’s a good selection for beginners. Plus, it’s back by a lifetime warranty for your peace of mind.

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4. MTech USA Xtreme

MTech USA Xtreme is comparatively at the same league as the one from Gerber, with a couple of additional features, and a knife that looking tough is just a part of it.

MTech USA Xtreme comes with a full tang of 6″ black finish 440 stainless fighter blade with sawback (11 inches overall length), with the tang comes extended with a lanyard hole and slot. The handle is black G-10 finger groove, comes with a black nylon sheath with front pocket, leg strap, and black cord lanyard.

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5. Gerber Ghoststrike Fixed Blade Knife [30-001005]

Another Gerber knife that makes into our list, the Gerber Ghostrike fixed blade knife as being a superbly reliable, well-made survival knife. And we think it’s not just the kind of knife limited for outdoors; it’s a handy knife to use if you stuck in a place and need to escape and survive (it’s a bit dramatic, but the situation is mostly unexpected, right?).

Still, a number of reviewers pointed out that this model is made for a rather specific use, that general one after pretty much left out, if not unsuitable. To paraphrase “ this is not something from everyday-type of a knife but an additional tool if you are planning to use it, for specific purposes”.

The length of the blade is nifty 3.3 inches and the overall length is at 6.9 inches (full tang), made from 420HC steel and coated fully with black ceramic to protect from corrosion, as well as adding an attractive, rugged look.

Keep in mind, as mention before that 420HC steel is not the type of steel to boast about, in the end, this knife’s usage is boiled down to use, instead of being a staple to carry everywhere.

The handle is compact and skeletal-designed unlike other models reviewed here, and the frame is made from steel so the grip feels different than the ones made from rubber.in our opinion, we think that this knife is made to conceal and to use “when you need it”.the skeletal design also makes it handy to attach to the waist if needed.

The low price point makes this knife an affordable addition to other EDC type of knives (especially the ones listed here), instead used as a primary knife. and Of course, we love that all Gerber knives come with a lifetime guarantee and this model is no exception for your peace of mind.

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6. Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife

If you still looking for a good, solid survival and hunting knife, this one from Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife is a good option. Made to be versatile, this knife features 4.1 inches in length with a total length of 8.6 inches. And the most notable feature of this model is the weight – 4.1 oz, it’s a lightweight survival knife, a perfect companion for outdoor use.

The Swedish-made knife uses high-quality Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, the blade is divided length-wise divided into curved and straight edge equally, making the purpose for this knife – slicing, pull-cutting to name a few – a breeze.

The handle is made from plastic surprisingly. But don’t let that deter you; it’s a high-quality plastic that wraps around the blade securely, with the palm swell made to fit for comfort.

And yes, Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife also comes with a lifetime warranty.

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