Before you select a Kershaw hunting knife, or any hunting knife, first determine what you’re looking for to make the search a little bit easier on yourself. The first thing you need to determine is the question of whether you want a fixed blade or a folder.

That can be a polarizing question so herein we’re going to offer a few solutions for those who want fixed blades and for those who want folders. If you were looking for us to answer the eternal question of “which is better” we won’t say, but we will say this.

Folding knives are convenient, generally light, and can be stored pretty much anywhere. Modern technology in locks, steels, and grips has made some models very capable of breaking down some large game. That being said, a fixed blade is still a stronger design at the end of the day. You decide which you want - we offer both.

You’ll also need to figure out the types of applications for which you’ll be using a Kershaw hunting knife. Will you be mostly using it for skinning rabbits and gutting pheasants, or will you need it to cape large game and break them down into manageable cuts? You’ll need to answer this question, as it will help you narrow down your choices. Right here we’re going to showcase six excellent selections in a Kershaw hunting knife that can be used effectively in just about any situation you’ll meet in the field.

Folders
Kershaw Folding Skyline - For a pretty nondescript but universally useful Kershaw folder, the Skyline is a great bet. It just about fits anyone’s preconceptions of what it means to be a hunting knife. The handle is a great design - textured G10 won’t absorb moisture and will remain tractable even when wet. A deep choil in the grip will give you a great amount of dexterity, and as for functionality, its straight edge and strong drop point will work just fine for just about any cleaning task. You can easily skin, gut, and bone with this knife. Another note before closing - Its Sandvik 12C28N blade will hold an edge surprisingly well.

Kershaw Folding Clash - Another fairly generic design, this knife features a slightly shorter blade with a mildly swept edge that some hunters might prefer for skinning larger game. Its polyimide handle will stand up to a lot of abuse as well, and though the 8CR13MoV blade won’t hold an edge quite as long as Sandvik, it will certainly be easier to touch up in the field.

Kershaw Tumbler - This knife was probably not designed for hunting, with its frame lock and flipper mechanism. That being said, though it doesn’t have some of the features that hunters may look for, there’s no arguing with the practicality of the blade profile. Its belly is very adequate and swept gracefully - ideal for skinning. If that’s the only thing for which you buy and use this knife, you won’t be disappointed.

Fixed
Kershaw Tone - This is another Kershaw that was most likely not designed with hunting in mind - tanto points are pretty rare among hunting knives, if not unheard of. Getting that out of the way, a tanto point is very strong and will put up with a lot of abuse, as will the rest of this knife. Its G10 scales offer the same benefits already described, as does the easy sharpening of its 8Cr13MoV blade. It’s a relatively comfortably sized knife - 8 ¼ inches overall, and well useful for skinning, gutting and boning.

Kershaw Camp 5 - Alright, so this is styled as a camp knife. Who cares about that when it’s loaded down with features that make it excellently designed as a hunting knife? Its blade is not oversized at under 5 inches but plenty sturdy for just about any task to which you could put it, even beyond the processing of game. Its D2 blade is remarkably tough and you’ll find its GFN handle comfortable and easy to control. Also, you can use it roughly - it has a full tang design so it’s just about as tough as they come.

Kershaw Lonerock Zipit Pro - Disclaimer: this is not really so much of a hunting knife as much as a tool that hunters will find useful, so we’ll include it here. Its use is generally restricted to skinning (hence Zipit), but it will perform that task with great expediency. It’s a tool you might want to add to your hunting pack if you chase larger game like deer or elk.

Those are some of the best options we offer here at White Mountain Knives in Kershaw hunting knives, though you can find many other Kershaw knives on our site. Take a look through our offerings, and if you’re looking for something you don’t see listed, please reach out to us at Whitemountainknives@gmail.com. We’ll be happy to help you find it.