Handmade Hunting Knives

Hunting Knife Made by Hand

A hunting knife is a working tool for the hours after the shot: field dressing, skinning, quartering and the everyday camp jobs in between. Every knife in this collection is a fixed blade, made by hand in our workshop in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, with a sheath that keeps it secure on your belt or pack.

Most hunters prefer a drop point profile: the spine slopes gently down to the tip, so the point stays controllable and is less likely to puncture the hide or gut, while the long, curved belly does the skinning. A blade of about 3.5–5 inches covers deer-sized game and camp chores; a longer blade is handier for larger animals and heavier cutting. Here you will also find other profiles, such as tanto, for buyers who want one knife for the field and for everyday carry.

How We Make Them

• Steel: D2/X12MF tool steel, heat treated to 58–60 HRC, which balances edge retention with ease of sharpening in the field.
• Handle: Micarta or G10 that keeps a firm grip with wet or bloody hands; skeleton models come with a paracord wrap.
• Sheath: ABS plastic that is easy to rinse after dressing game, with MOLLE-lok, Tek-Lok or free-hanging (dangler) mounts.
• Options: lanyard, ceramic honing rod or fire starter (ferro rod) built into the sheath.

Make It Yours

Every knife on this page is an example of our work. Each one is made to order, so you can change the blade coating (black polymer, stonewash/etching, satin), the handle color and material, and the engraving: a name, a hunting date, a quote, an animal track or your own design. It makes a personal gift for a hunter who already has everything else. Tell us what you have in mind on WhatsApp, and see examples on our engraving page.

Shipping

We ship hunting knives to the USA, Canada, Europe and other countries. Knife rules differ by country and US state, so please check your local law before ordering. Payment options and shipping details are on the Payment and Delivery page.

FAQ

What makes a good hunting knife?

A fixed blade with a controllable point, a good belly for skinning, steel that holds an edge through a whole animal, and a handle that stays secure when wet. A sheath that is easy to clean matters just as much in the field.

What blade length is best for deer?

For field dressing and skinning deer, most hunters choose a blade of about 3.5–5 inches. It is long enough for the job and short enough for precise control. Read more in our guide to blade length.

Fixed blade or folding hunting knife?

A fixed blade is stronger, has no hinge or lock to collect blood and hair, and is quicker to clean. A folder is more compact to carry. For processing game, we recommend a fixed blade, and that is what we make.

Hunting knife vs tactical knife?

A hunting knife is shaped for processing game: a controllable point and a long belly for skinning. A tactical knife is built for duty and everyday carry, with a stronger tip, a non-reflective coating and a sheath for MOLLE or a belt. Many of our models work for both; see our tactical knives.

Learn More

• Drop Point Geometry: A Rational Choice for Real-World Tasks
• Tanto or Drop Point: How to Choose Blade Geometry
• Scandi vs Flat Grind: Which Is Better for Wood and Which for Meat

Heading into the woods for more than a hunt? See our Survival & Bushcraft Knives, or browse all knives.