MKC Jackstone

[wesfromky]

For those of you looking for one, MKC is dropping another batch of Jackstones on Thursday.

JACKSTONE

www.montanaknifecompany.com

 

[wesfromky]

For those of you looking for one, MKC is dropping another batch of Jackstones on Thursday.

JACKSTONE

www.montanaknifecompany.com

Still some in stock this morning - either demand is slowing or they have increased production.

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Thanks to you all for the input on this thread! I have been looking for a smaller length hunting blade and picked up one of these. I debated getting the Grohman, but liked the bigger belly on the jackstone and I have been really liking the magnacut steel with a couple other blades. the knife Feels very comfortable in hand and I can’t wait to put it to use.

 

[wesfromky]

Here is the Esee AGK next to the Jackstone. I used the Esee on a couple of deer last year and really liked it, so hopefully will be able to do a couple with the Jackstone this year. Just a quick out of the box comparison, the Jackstone feels a bit better, I think. Lighter, and maybe better ergonomics. Plus, the jimping is nice. The Esee is for sure heavy duty - thicker and feels more solid.

 

[wesfromky]

And, here is the Jackstone, AGK and the MKC Stubhorn. The Stubhorn feels really good, the little thumb divots are a nice addition. Maybe a little bit bigger then what I normally use, but hopefully will do a deer or two with it this fall as well. The two MKCs will be in my pack this fall, the AGK has been moved to my hiking pack for now.

 

[doc holiday13]

Here is the Esee AGK next to the Jackstone. I used the Esee on a couple of deer last year and really liked it, so hopefully will be able to do a couple with the Jackstone this year. Just a quick out of the box comparison, the Jackstone feels a bit better, I think. Lighter, and maybe better ergonomics. Plus, the jimping is nice. The Esee is for sure heavy duty - thicker and feels more solid.

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Yeah I almost bought an AGK but the blade thickness was a bit of a turn off 5/16 is the thickness I'd want for a knife i'm batoning branches. I

 

[ztc92]

Yeah I almost bought an AGK but the blade thickness was a bit of a turn off 5/16 is the thickness I'd want for a knife i'm batoning branches. I

I picked one up on sale when the S35 version came out and this is exactly how I feel about it. I haven’t used it on an animal yet so I’m reserving judgement but at face value it feels very “overbuilt”.

 

[wesfromky]

I picked one up on sale when the S35 version came out and this is exactly how I feel about it. I haven’t used it on an animal yet so I’m reserving judgement but at face value it feels very “overbuilt”.

I think Esee in general tend to be a bit overbuilt. The AGK worked great on a couple of deer last year, so as long as you are not counting ounces, it should be fine. It is reasonable to resharpen as well. The MKC is probably a better dedicated hunting knife, but it also costs double the AGK.

 

[Trldad]

And, here is the Jackstone, AGK and the MKC Stubhorn. The Stubhorn feels really good, the little thumb divots are a nice addition. Maybe a little bit bigger then what I normally use, but hopefully will do a deer or two with it this fall as well. The two MKCs will be in my pack this fall, the AGK has been moved to my hiking pack for now.View attachment 756036

I also purchased a Stubhorn on the drop. Feels great in the hand. Can't wait to put it through its paces this fall. It is going with me on a bear hunt in Maine as well as locally for whitetails.

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Report update on the Jackstone from this hunting season. I gutted a whitetail with it and was very underwhelmed with the lack of point for detail work gutting. I caped and quartered a cow elk with it yesterday and it worked very well. It stayed sharp and made for quick work compared to other knives I have used. I will be grinding off the finger guard this offseason as that was hung up multiple times. I love the magnacut steel and the design is ok, but will probably look into trying a more traditional style CBK as well.

 

[Marbles]

Report update on the Jackstone from this hunting season. I gutted a whitetail with it and was very underwhelmed with the lack of point for detail work gutting. I caped and quartered a cow elk with it yesterday and it worked very well. It stayed sharp and made for quick work compared to other knives I have used. I will be grinding off the finger guard this offseason as that was hung up multiple times. I love the magnacut steel and the design is ok, but will probably look into trying a more traditional style CBK as well.

Similar. Mine has worked on 2 mt goats, and more pigs than I can count. It is nice enough, especially with the finger guard removed. But I dislike several things about it as well. Still better than any other fixed blade I have used, but I will probably get a custom CBK style knife that address my grips at some point.

 

[peterk123]

@wesfromky have you had a chance to put the stubhorn through is paces? Likes, dislikes? Thx Pete

 

[wesfromky]

@wesfromky have you had a chance to put the stubhorn through is paces? Likes, dislikes? Thx Pete

I like it quite a bit - did a couple of deer with it this year. And really like the flattail as well, esp when I am just gutting and not quartering.

Selling the jackstone, keeping those two. The jackstone is also pretty sweet, and I love how it feels in my hand, but think the stubhorn/flattail combo is a better fit for me.

 

[peterk123]

I like it quite a bit - did a couple of deer with it this year. And really like the flattail as well, esp when I am just gutting and not quartering.

Selling the jackstone, keeping those two. The jackstone is also pretty sweet, and I love how it feels in my hand, but think the stubhorn/flattail combo is a better fit for me.

Thanks. I ordered both. I was originally eyeballing the whitetail but then stumbled onto the stubhorn. I have also been looking for a paring knife for the kitchen. The flattail looked perfect.