Winchester Hunting Knives and Tools

Winchester Hunting Knives and Tools

A hunting knife is used for everything from skinning and gutting to butchering game after a hunt. They can also be used for cutting through rope and other materials that one may use while hunting. Winchester produces stainless steel knives meant for a variety of situations, and it is important to consider what purpose you will need the knife for before purchasing one.

• Folding: Winchester makes folding knives that come in two styles: pocket knife and lock-back. A pocket knife may include different blade designs than a lock-back, but each of these styles enables the blade to fold into the handle of the knife to make it smaller. These folding knives include multi-tools for various uses while hunting.
• Fixed: A fixed knife does not allow the blade to fold into the handle, which makes the knife heavier and sturdier than a folding knife. They are relatively easy to clean and come in a variety of lengths.

• Clip-Point Blade: Some Winchester knives come with clip-point blades, which have a curved top, forming a sharp point on the end of the knife. These Winchester knives can be used for puncturing while in the field.
• Drop-Point Blade: Winchester's drop-point blades have a down-curving shape from the handle of the knife to the tip, resulting in a much lower point. These Winchester knives are often made of thicker stainless steel, resulting in more sturdiness.
• Trailing-Point Blade: The blades on these Winchester knives slightly curve down starting at the handle, then curve back up, making them a good hybrid knife that has the benefits of other blade designs. These knives are primarily used for skinning but can be used for other needs as well.

The handles of Winchester knives are available in many different materials, including wood, bone, metal, or composite materials. Wood and bone handles do not get as cold in low temperatures. Metal handles can become quite cold, so they are often used in summer months. Some of Winchester's knives feature a mixture of both wood and metal.

A gutting hook is a specialized type of blade that incorporates a small, sharp semicircle-shaped indent on the top of the blade. After an initial incision has been made, a gutting hook allows you to remove the animal's skin while preventing any damage to the underlying tissues. They are most commonly found on fixed Winchester hunting knives.