MKC FIELD NOTES

A bearded man wearing gloves and a black apron uses a butcher knife to slice through large cuts of meat on a counter.

Butcher Knife Breakdown: A Detailed Guide for Hunters

Learn how to select the best butcher knife, ensuring comfort, sharpness, and versatility, and how to maintain its edge for precision cuts every time.
One silhouette stands over a small fire as another silhouette crouches next to it, showing how to start a fire in the rain.

Conquering the Rain: How to Start a Fire in Wet Weather

A crucial skill for hunters braving cold, damp weather, learn how to start a fire in the rain and even dry out wet wood fast in unfavorable conditions.
Danny Bolton taps into his primal nature as he floats near the ocean’s surface, spearfishing in fins and a full wetsuit.

Danny Bolton: What It Means to Tap Into Your Primal Nature

Discover why Danny Bolton values his primal side and how he taps into that nature in a modern world.
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How to Choose the Best Knife for Whitetail Deer Hunting

Planning to go whitetail deer hunting? Discover expert recommendations and essential knife features you can’t overlook to make your hunt a success.
A hunter in camo carefully leans over a deer carcass in the snow, considering how to remove the gamey taste from venison.

How to Get the Gamey Taste Out of Deer: Tips From the Bearded Butchers

Explore expert tips and strategies for meat handling, processing, and cooking from the Bearded Butchers to remove the gamey taste from venison.
A man’s orange-gloved hand uses his best boning knife to butcher an animal carcass.

A Pro Butcher’s Guide to Choosing the Best Boning Knife

Elevate your meat processing skills and discover the secret to choosing the ultimate boning knife with insights from the renowned Bearded Butchers.
Olympic archer John Dudley smiles while wearing camo in a field and holding up the rack of a downed animal.

Mastering the Bow: Lessons in Precision and Determination From John Dudley

Discover the journey of Olympian John Dudley: how his upbringing influenced his love for hunting and his role as an ambassador for Montana Knife Company.
An MKC hatchet lies on a stone, representing a lesson on how to sharpen a hatchet or axe like a pro.

How to Sharpen Your Hatchet or Axe Like a Pro 

Learn how to sharpen your axe or hatchet with two common methods, and make sure you have a sharp edge for your next adventure!
In a field, a man’s hands prop up the rack and head of the deer he brought down on a hunt.

How to Field Dress a Deer Faster and Cleaner Without a Bone Saw

Planning an ultralight backpacking hunt? Discover how a basic hunting knife can outperform a saw in field dressing a deer, saving you weight and time.
A bloody hand holds an MKC knife, representing a discussion about the best small-batch hunting knives on the market.

The Best American Made Hunting Knives of 2023 (According to a Master Bladesmith)

Explore beyond our top-notch knives! Our Master Bladesmith endorses several US-based competitors who deliver quality. See his recommended picks here.
An MKC hatchet stands upright with its blade buried in a lot for a post about the best camping hatchets.

How to Choose the Best Camping Hatchet for Any Hunting or Backpacking Trip

Explore why a hatchet is vital for outdoor adventures. Learn a hatchet’s applications and key features for camping, hunting, or backpacking trips.
Josh Smith wears an MKC hat as he pulls back on his bow and aims at an outdoor target.

The Ultimate List of MKC’s Favorite Hunting and Outdoor Events for 2023

Meet MKC’s list of the top hunting and outdoor events of 2023 and early 2024! Connect with like-minded enthusiasts and plan your next adventure.
Six MKC knives lie in a row from shortest to longest on a dark table, representing differing knife length laws by state.

What Size Blade Can I Carry? Knife Length Laws by State

State knife laws are notoriously difficult to stay on top of, and can vary even by city. Learn what to look for when researching knife laws by state.
A son helps his father begin to dress an animal in the field while learning knife safety for kids.

Knife Skills for Kids: How to Teach Your Children Safe Knife Use

Teaching knife safety for kids early is key to helping them respect knives, use them properly, and avoid injury. Learn how and when to start teaching them.
Six MKC Stoned Goat blades with varying paracord handle colors lie at an angle on a dark background.

Introducing the Stoned Goat Knife

The new MKC Stoned Goat Knife is the perfect companion for hunters who want a light, reliable, USA-made blade without all the extra point.
Hands hold an MKC Beartooth skinning knife against a grinder to sharpen the blade to a working edge.

Why We Sharpen Our Knives With a Working Edge

When it comes to sharpening knives, we at Montana Knife Company prefer an aggressive, working edge over a highly polished razor finish. Find out why!
Four Parkerized blades lie side by side in behind the title, Knife Coatings: Parkerizing vs. Cerakote Compared.

Knife Coatings: Parkerizing vs. Cerakote Compared

We compare Parkerizing vs. Cerakote and explore the pros, cons, and use cases of each coating on different types of blades.
Josh Smith, Master Bladesmith at Montana Knife Company, uses his Fieldcraft Survival Knife.

Introducing the MKC Fieldcraft Survival Knife

Montana Knife Company is excited to introduce the Fieldcraft Survival Knife, a multipurpose, everyday carry knife. Learn what makes it unique here.
Two hands use a Montana Knife Company flathead fillet knife while hunting.

Introducing the MKC Flathead Fillet Knife

The MKC Flathead Fillet Knife has both the flexibility needed for filleting lots of fish and the rigidity and strong point needed for breaking down meat.
Josh Smith uses a whetstone to demonstrate how to sharpen a knife correctly.

How to Sharpen a Knife Correctly

To learn how to sharpen a knife on your own, you just need a little knowledge, the right tools, and a good knife that's made with sharpening in mind.
A sharp, well-made petty knife laying on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by finely sliced food.

Introducing the MKC Petty Knife

The MKC Petty Knife is a high-performance tool that will last a lifetime if properly cared for.