This is a very interesting thread on a subject that I do not often think about but as a big game hunter I know that really good knives are hard to come by. My ultimate knife was given to me as a Christmas Present by my parents in 1969 when I was a Junior in High School. An LL Bean 3" folding with a leather carrying sheath. It has a Schrade Made in USA blade. I have processed countless deer, bear and three Moose with this knife. Contrary to popular belief you do not need an 18" blade to process deer and moose with. The blade holds and incredible edge and has never rusted on me, although I have always taken care of it. After years and years of use the locking back wore out and it will now not lock so when using it I have to be careful. When I first noticed that It would no longer lock I went to Beans in Freeport and requested a new knife as it has a lifetime guarantee. They said sure, just leave us your knife and we will give you a new one. This was around 2000. I politely declined and of course kept my knife.
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