Kershaw Diskin Hunter

[drdougrx]

Just wondering if theres any opinion on this knife for hunting.  How is the steel???
 
http://www.bladeops.com/Kershaw-Diskin-Hunter-Fixed-Blade-Knife-KS1085-p/ks1085.htm

[Savage_99]

That 'knife' looks like a weapon to me and not a knife for hunting.   

These days I prefer folding knives for safety of  carry and a serrated blade or partial serrated blade.

Here is my favorite knife.

[Joel]

Looks like a well designed hunter to me....great lines to it.  Never could understand "clunky".  I'm not fond of hollow grinds, but since this one extends well up the blade it would work better for full depth slicing(until you hit the flat)than some others I've seen.   Hollow grinds are also weaker structurally  than other grinds, however they do provide very sharp edges....most scalpels are hollow ground.  Assuming you're not going to try using it as a prybar it should work.  Sandvik makes 14C28N, which is apparently an upgrade to one of their other steels that incorporates both increased chromium, plus nitrogen.  It's seems to be used exclusively by Kershaw, and while it looks good on paper, I've never tried it so can't comment.  Sandvik does make very good steel, though.

[drdougrx]

Thanks Guys,
 
I generally use a Buck Pathfinder or a Buck 504 folder (the 110 with the titanium grips).  I also like the folders though I have a soft spot for fixed blades.

[Bugflipper]

It is a very good steel. It will hold a razor edge longer than S30V. Once it looses the razor edge it goes down quicker than s30v does. But it is easier to sharpen back. The edge is very thin because they can heat treat the steel to the low 60s in rockwell hardness. It is a good budget "super steel". It is very close to cpm 154. Close enough I can't tell the difference. The experts say that 154 holds up a little longer on cardboard tests. I used one a buddy had after he insisted I skin a deer with it. When done it was able to shave off a plug of hair on the hide. Not bad at all for the price. I'm just disappointed that Kerhaw is not allowing Sandvic to release the steel to the general public. I would like to play around with it a little.
They have them for $40.11 shipped at http://www.fedtacticaldirect.com/Kershaw-Diskin-Hunter--Fixed-Blade-1085_p_41008.html

[charles p]

I have a smaller Kershaw folding pocket knife that I carry daily.  I use it for most any daily need and it sharpens back to razor sharp on a steel.  I bought it about ten years ago.  Hope yours is as good as mine has been.