Hunting Knives

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A good hunting knife is a fixed blade you can control close to the work, and for most jobs that means a 4 to 5 inch blade. Every knife here is 10 inches overall with a 5 inch blade, the size that handles field dressing, camp cooking and everyday jobs outdoors. Pick between a drop point and a clip point, Damascus or D2 steel, and a walnut or olive wood handle. Each comes with a leather sheath.

Which one is right for me?

You want the lightest knife to carry all day Deer Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with Le...A straight drop point with a fuller down the blade, 6.2 oz. See this one You skin and field dress most of what you hunt Beast Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with L...Modified drop point with a deep finger groove, so your hand stays in one place. See this one You want our own shape Predator Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife, Wa...The Predator Hunter is our patented design, in walnut, olive wood or D2 steel. See this one You prefer a finer point Bear Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with Le...A modified clip point on the same 10 inch frame, 7.1 oz. See this one

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Predator Hunter Damascus Knife, Walnut handle with its leather sheath
-19%
Predator Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife, Walnut Handle
$64.99 USD
$79.99 USD
Bear Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with its leather sheath
-31%
Bear Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$54.99 USD
$79.99 USD
Deer Hunter Damascus Knife with its leather sheath
-13%
Deer Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$69.99 USD
$79.99 USD
Predator Hunter Damascus Knife, Olive handle with its leather sheath
Predator Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife, Olive Wood Handle
$79.99 USD
Predator Hunter Damascus Knife, D2 Steel with its leather sheath
-25%
Predator Hunter D2 Steel Hunting Knife, Walnut Handle
$59.99 USD
$79.99 USD
Beast Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with its leather sheath
-13%
Beast Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$69.99 USD
$79.99 USD
Wild Tiger Damascus Hunting Knife with its leather sheath
-25%
Wild Tiger Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$59.99 USD
$79.99 USD

What makes a good hunting knife?

A fixed blade, a blade you can control near the tip, and a handle shaped so your hand sits in the same place every time. Length matters more than people expect. A blade much longer than 5 inches gets harder to steer around a joint, which is why every knife on this page has a 5 inch blade on a 10 inch frame.

Drop point or clip point?

A drop point has a spine that curves gently down to the tip, so the point sits low and out of the way. That is the shape most hunters reach for when working close to hide. The Deer Hunter is a straight drop point, and the Beast Hunter and all three Predator Hunters are modified drop points. A clip point has a spine that dips before the tip, which makes the point finer and more precise. The Bear Hunter is a modified clip point.

Damascus or D2 steel?

Six of these knives are 288-layer Damascus: 15N20 and 1080 steel forge-welded into one bar, so the pattern runs right through the blade instead of being printed or etched on the surface. The Predator Hunter D2 has a plain satin D2 tool steel blade in the same shape, for anyone who would rather have a single steel. Both are carbon steels at heart and both want to be kept dry and lightly oiled.

How heavy is a 10 inch hunting knife?

Lighter than it looks. The Deer Hunter, the Beast Hunter and the walnut Predator Hunter each weigh 6.2 oz. The Bear Hunter and the Wild Tiger come in at 7.1 oz. None of them is full tang: partial tang is the traditional build for a hunting knife this size, and it is part of why they carry so easily on a belt.

What handle should I choose?

Walnut is on every knife here except one, finished smooth and shaped with a groove or a set of finger grooves so your grip sits in one place. The Predator Hunter also comes in olive wood, which is lighter in colour and has a tighter, busier grain. The shape of the handle is the same on both.

What comes with each knife?

A stitched leather sheath cut for that blade and worn on the belt, and a 12 month warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. The knife ships under a light coat of oil, so it arrives ready to use.

Frequently asked

What size hunting knife do I need?

For deer and similar game, a blade of about 4 to 5 inches is the common choice, because it is long enough for the job and short enough to control. Every knife in this collection has a 5 inch blade and is 10 inches overall. If you want more reach for work at camp, look at our large knives, which run from 12 to 14 inches.

Which hunting knife is best for skinning?

The drop points. The Beast Hunter, the Deer Hunter and the Predator Hunter all keep the tip low and out of the way, which is what you want working close to hide. The Beast Hunter adds a deep finger groove behind the guard, so your hand stays put.

Are these knives full tang?

No. Every hunting knife on this page is partial tang, which is the traditional build for a knife this size. If you want full tang, the Patriot, the Karambit Desert Fox and both Trackers are full tang.

Is the Damascus real?

Yes. The blades are pattern-welded from 288 layers of 15N20 and 1080 steel. The pattern runs through the steel, not printed or etched onto the surface, which is why no two blades look exactly alike.

Do the knives come with a sheath?

Yes. Each one ships with a stitched leather sheath made for that blade, worn on the belt.

How do I look after a hunting knife?

Clean and dry the blade after use, then wipe on a thin coat of oil. Let the knife and the sheath dry before the knife goes back in, because leather holds moisture against the steel. Our knife care page has the full routine.

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Written by the Bigcat Knives team. Blade lengths, overall lengths and weights come from our own knife specification sheet and product photos. Last reviewed 25 September 2026.