[Matthew Eldon Verge]

Good day there, everyone! As a past time, I do some blacksmithing, and some bladesmithing too. Money's tight saving for university, so I've elected to craft my presents this year for christmas. My brother in law is an avid duck hunter, and I've never tried it. I want to make him a custom knife. From all the duck hunters out there, what makes a good knife for duck hunting? I can't even begin to image what it would have, how big it should be, what the handle should be, etc. Any help would be appreciated, thanks a lot!

 

[fivemile]

My ideal duck hunting knife would be one with a heavy 4 inch to 5 inch blade (something you can whack a small tree limb if you need to clean a wad or mud out of barrel). It would also have slot and phillips screwdriver, bottle opener and a punch blade ( like an awl) which would be something you could use to punch out your trigger pins or pry a hull out of your barrell. The type handle would not matter to me.

 

[Dalee100]

Hi,

Me personally, I use a small pocketknife for cleaning smallgame when fingers don't quite do the job. About 2-3" blade, clip point is just fine.

A multi-tool is an awesome piece of equipment to carry while hunting. But I fined the blades to be a poor second to a real knife for acutal use.

Dale

 

[Guest]

I like muilti tools, but I prefer a plain blade for cleaning game. A short blade 3-5" folder or fixed, slight drop point, with a good grip. Too thin a grip just tires my hands and a good grip just makes the job easier. Some folks that gut the game would like a gut hook. Make it with good stainless to be rust proof.

 

[Guest]

A knife perfect for duck hunting? You have to be a pretty good aim and be able to throw it a long way. I find that the shotgun is much better for duck hunting. Just my opinion

 

[javven]

I suggest a high-visibility knife if it's going to be for use in a snowy environment, with a shorter (6-8cm), fairly heavy blade. A hole for a lanyard would be a plus (boat use). The back of the blade should be straight, so the forward part of the edge can be used for boning.

 

[blackducker]

take a cue from most bird/trout knives you see . . .believe it or not . . .i find a small fillet knife for fishing to be best for breasting out waterfowl