MKC Whitetail knife featuring a black PVD-coated blade and an orange and black patterned handle, designed for outdoor use.
MKC Whitetail knife with a PVD-coated blade and orange-black handle, displayed on a tactical background with antlers.
Mathews Archery MKC Whitetail knife with a striking orange and black handle, housed in a durable sheath.
MKC Whitetail knife in orange and black with a PVD finish, displayed on a textured fabric background with antlers.
MKC Whitetail knife with PVD blade, orange and black handle, displayed on a tactical background with sheath.
MKC Whitetail knife with a PVD-coated blade and an orange and black handle, surrounded by outdoor gear.
MKC Whitetail knife with PVD finish, featuring an orange and black handle, displayed on a textured surface with gear.
MKC Whitetail knife with PVD finish and orange-black handle, resting on tactical gear and a bow.
MKC Whitetail knife featuring a PVD-coated blade with an orange and black handle, displayed on a textured surface.
MKC Whitetail knife with a black PVD blade and orange-black handle, resting on a black tactical bag.
MKC Whitetail knife with PVD coating, featuring an orange and black handle, displayed alongside outdoor gear.

MKC WHITETAIL - PVD - ORANGE & BLACK

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MKC WHITETAIL - PVD - ORANGE & BLACK

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8659 Robbins Rd
Missoula MT 59808
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Frenchtown,
Montana

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Most people say perfection is an illusion — an ideal or myth that can’t exist in reality. We say perfection is an 8 5/8″ drop point deer knife called The Whitetail.
After countless requests for a whitetail deer blade, we’ve finally done it. And we couldn’t be prouder. The 4-inch blade combines our classic drop point shape with more belly, allowing the Whitetail to skin, gut, bone out, and process meat with ease.

The Whitetail has quickly become one of our favorite blade designs to date. While it’s specifically designed for treestand and deer blind whitetail hunting, it can take on mule deer, elk, goats, bighorns, moose, and even bear… far above the woods.

Specs
  • Blade Steel
    Magnacut Stainless Steel
  • Design
    Full Tang Construction
  • Overall Length
    8 5/8"
  • Blade Length
    4"
  • Blade Thickness
    0.135"
  • Knife Weight
    4.49 Oz
  • Blade Finish
    PVD
  • Handle Material
    Composite

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MAGNACUT STAINLESS STEEL
MKC Whitetail knife featuring a PVD-coated blade with an orange and black handle, designed for outdoor and hunting use.
Compact Yet Capable

At 8 5/8″ overall, the Whitetail is maneuverable when dressing deer in tight spaces yet substantial enough for larger game. 

The 4″ blade also gives you added control when gutting, reducing the chances of unwanted punctures. It’s all the blade you’ll ever need.
Updated Drop Point

With more belly than a classic drop point, the Whitetail skins like a dream. 

There’s enough tip to handle detailed tasks like caping while retaining enough point strength for rugged utility.
MKC Whitetail knife with a PVD-coated blade and orange and black handle, resting in a sheath on a rugged surface.
Secure Grip

The integrated guard provides added safety and control for skinning and detail work, ensuring fingers don’t ride up onto the blade. 

Textured jimping along the spine offers added traction for your thumb when applying pressure.
MKC Whitetail knife with a PVD-coated blade and orange-black handle, resting on a canvas pouch.

PVD Coated MagnaCut Steel

We finished the premium MagnaCut steel in a low-glare PVD coating that lessens wear and improves scratch-resistance.

As a cryogenically heat-treated stainless steel, MagnaCut provides the perfect blend of toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Unlike other stainless steel blades, MagnaCut can be easily resharpened — even by novice knife owners.

More wear-resistant than other stainless steels, and more corrosion-resistant than carbon steel, MagnaCut is in a class of its own.

Learn more about MagnaCut Stainless Steel from the creator: Larrin Thomas. 
MKC Whitetail knife with PVD coating, featuring an orange and black handle, displayed alongside outdoor gear.
Exclusive MKC Open Carry Sheath 2.0

Each Whitetail comes with a USA Made, custom MKC Kydex sheath.

The sheath features a built-in retention screw to customize blade tension and allow for handle-down carrying. The Whitetail sheath comes with a Kydex clip allows you to carry your knife on a pack or belt loop, either horizontally or vertically.

MKC Generations Promise showcasing free lifetime sharpening and maintenance for Montana Knife Company products.
Free Sharpening For Life & Beyond

Generations® is our promise to restore your knife to its original, unmatched working condition.

MKC will clean, sharpen, repair, and even reshape your blades when necessary, as well as rewrapping handles free of charge. While we perform all necessary sharpening and maintenance, our aim is not to return your knife to its brand new appearance. Learn more about MKC Generations Promise.
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    Jonathan T.
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    MKC WHITETAIL - PVD - BUCK SKIN
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Perfect deer knife

    Bought this for the 2026 deer season. Was lucky enough to try it out on a great NY mountain buck. Worked flawlessly.

    Thanks to the team at MKC for their dedication to excellence.

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    Lonnie H.
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    MKC WHITETAIL - PVD - BUCK SKIN
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    So Glad - Buck Skin

    I'm so glad I forced myself to look at any other color except my favorite, Orange & Black, for this MKC knife. Seeing the signature color design with the white lining laid between the beautiful PVD black-coated blade and the buckskin-colored *** scales deserved a serious look. Josh is right. If you are a Whitetail hunter, you know! I had to choose this signature colorway, and I'm so glad I won't look back! Orange & Black, Tan & Black, and Green & Black, were the others that I had trouble choosing between.

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    Tyler S.
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    MKC WHITETAIL - TAN & BLACK
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    First Time MKC User

    Got to break in my whitetail this morning. This is my first time using one of my mkc knives. These things are insanely sharp and broke down this whole buck and still razor sharp, didn’t dull at all. If you’re on the fence I highly recommend getting one. Have the mule deer and stoned goat ultra as well, can’t wait to use them as well but this whitetail will be hard to top.

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    Payton G.
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    MKC WHITETAIL - BLACK
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    SHARP

    Well made, feels natural in your hand, wish I’d had it 3 days earlier for my hunt

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    Nate M.
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    MKC WHITETAIL - OLIVE
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Absolutely love this blade!

    This is my second knife I’ve purchased from MKC, you guys have exceeded my expectations on both purchases.

    Speedgoat 2.0 is next!! Thanks guys

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    Montana Knife Company
    1 month ago

    Thank you for five stars Nate!