MKC FIELD NOTES

Wearing camo, Danny Bolton smiles and gestures over a downed moose in the field, representing a passion for sharing his hunt.

Danny Bolton: Gather, Hunt, Feast, Repeat: My Lifelong Passion

Embrace the ancient art of hunting and sharing meals: Get tips on how to prepare and savor wild meats, enhancing bonds with family and friends through food.
A meat cleaver knife stands with its point buried in a wooden cutting board, surrounded buy chopped onions and peppers.

How to Choose and Use the Best Meat Cleaver Knife for Your Kitchen

What is a meat cleaver, and how do you choose the best one for your needs? Explore meat cleaver quality, care, and versatility with an expert in this post.
Danny Bolton sits on the open back of his off-roading vehicle after completing his top tips for off-roading prep.

Danny Bolton’s Guide to Off-Roading Prep

Explore the essentials of successful off-roading, from vehicle prep to driving techniques, and learn how to tackle common challenges.
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.
The gloved hand of a hunter in camo holds up a deer antler he found while antler shed hunting.

Master the Art of Finding Shed Antlers: Expert Tips for a Successful Hunt

Experience the thrill of shed hunting! Learn everything from the timing of antler shedding to tips for tracking and collecting these natural treasures.
Can you eat bear meat? Yes! Four bear meat steaks line up next to white rice with a yellow cream sauce on a platter.

Can You Eat Bear Meat (and How to Prepare It Like a Pro)

Can you eat bear? From forest to table, get facts on bear nutrition, taste, what affects flavor, and a few of our favorite recipes for cooking with bear meat.
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.
A white cutting board holds veggies, meat, a small wood cutting board, and three types of kitchen knives from MKC.

Types of Kitchen Knives and Their Uses, Explained

Explore the types of kitchen knives, their specific uses, and the “big three” knives every kitchen should have with Montana Knife Company.
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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!
One bloody hand pulls back furry hide as the other uses an orange MKC knife for skinning a bear in the field.

How to Skin a Bear: The Complete Guide

Skinning a bear is no joke. From understanding the anatomy to preserving the hide, learn how to skin a bear efficiently and what common mistakes to avoid.
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.
A Damascus steel blade missing one handle scale lies on a concrete surface.

What Is Damascus Steel? (And Everything You Need to Know About It)

Dive into a treasure trove of professional insights and advice about Damascus steel, a unique knife material famed for its layered aesthetic and craftsmanship.
Three kitchen knives lie scattered around a Work Sharp whetstone and a leather sheath.

How to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife Like a Pro

Learn effective strategies from a master bladesmith for maintaining sharp kitchen knives, ensuring safer and easier slicing, dicing, and chopping.
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.