MKC Alternative

[intunegp]

I wonder if anyone ever said "you know, Buck knives make a fine blade, but I hate the way they advertise in Outdoor Life and Field & Stream"

 

[Slalomnorth]

There’s been lots of drama within the knife community with MKC everything from Josh’s character, fit/finish of the knives, company related, and if they are even what they say they are (HRC,etc). There are many good reasons to get knives from custom makers from more precise heat treats, better geometry, better grinding practices, etc. If there wasn’t a big difference I wouldn’t be making knives (I’m deer rock knives by the way). Lots of great options out there for the same price as these MKC knives. @CypressCreek , Simon stonehocker, @Dixie, and so many more.

 

[6mm Remington]

Ruana knives in Bonner Montana makes some great knives. I have two and each of my son's has one. These I am listing are my favorites out of the knives that they make. I like a 3-4" blade as that seems to me to be a sweet spot on size. Not too big but not too small.
Steelhead: 3 1/2" blade. Nice blade shape and handle is very comfortable. Easy to sharpen and holds an edge well.

5AD: 4" blade. Nice drop point blade shape and handle. Feels good in the hand.

95AD: 4 1/4" blade length drop point blade. I like the handle also. I do not have this knife but have sharpened one for a fellow who has one. He really likes it as did I just handling it.

Catalog Knives — Ruana Knives

www.ruanaknives.com

 

[Rocktaco03]

You guys should check out my friends company! They make fantastic knives and are direct competitors with MKC. Here’s the website: https://www.dagrandnott.co/. Can’t go wrong with great designs and magnacut steel.

 

[intunegp]

You guys should check out my friends company! They make fantastic knives and are direct competitors with MKC. Here’s the website: https://www.dagrandnott.co/. Can’t go wrong with great designs and magnacut steel.

They look to be more of a Toor/HFB competitor than MKC...not seeing a lot that looks like it is focused on being ultra light or having great game processing geometry. Cool knives nonetheless but they're definitely more tactical than outdoor. Joining the forum and using your first and only post to link your friend's company also makes it read more like an advertisement than an honest testimonial or user review.

 

[flyfisher117]

You guys should check out my friends company! They make fantastic knives and are direct competitors with MKC. Here’s the website: https://www.dagrandnott.co/. Can’t go wrong with great designs and magnacut steel.

Definitely not a "direct competitor" but they did mirror the business model of most everything being out of stock.

 

[RidgeReaper2002]

I'm a big fan of my Argali Carbon. I have skinned everything from whitetails to rabbits. I enjoy the geometry and that its super light. Other than that there are tons of alternate options other than MKC.