MKC FIELD NOTES
When Do Elk Shed Their Antlers? (And Other Tips for a Successful Hunt)
When do elk shed their antlers? Learn key seasonal behaviors and adapt your hunting tactics as traditional methods evolve. Master elk hunting success.
How to Carry a Fixed-Blade Knife: Best Clips and Sheaths for EDC
How to carry a fixed blade knife: Expert guide to safe carrying methods, from belt clips to concealed options. Discover MKC's EDC clip solutions.
Introducing the MKC Bighorn Chef Knife
Discover MKC’s Bighorn Chef Knife, designed with Mareko Maumasi. Unrivaled performance, ergonomic, durable, and versatile — the ultimate culinary tool.
How the MKC Packout Skinner Will Elevate Your Field Dressing Game
Unleash your skinning game with the Packout Skinner, a MagnaCut steel knife designed with Cameron Hanes for efficient backcountry game processing.
How to Make Feather Sticks: A Hunter’s Essential Guide to Successful Fire Starting
Learn how to make feather sticks to easily start a fire in any weather. Master this essential bushcraft and survival skill using just your knife.
The Shedhorn Chef: The Missing Link in Your Field-to-Table Journey
Experience the Sawtooth Slicer, our premium all-purpose knife designed with Steven Rinella. Perfect for hunters & chefs, from field to kitchen performance.
The Sawtooth Slicer: Bridging the Gap Between Field and Kitchen
Dominate your meal prep with the Shedhorn Chef, a powerful compact knife crafted with Steven Rinella. Master every cut from campsite to kitchen.
Jim Miller: 5 Survival Skills My Kids Won’t Leave Home Without
Father and fighter Jim Miller shares five crucial survival skills he’s teaching his kids: swimming, direction, knife skills, fire-building, and knot-tying.
Compound Bow Tuning for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
Compound bow tuning for beginners: Follow these six simple steps to achieve perfect arrow flight and pinpoint accuracy for your next bowhunting adventure.
The Stockyard: Where Montana Ranch Heritage Meets Modern Engineering
Introducing the Stockyard knife from Montana Knife Company — a versatile utility blade built for farm and ranch work.
What Jim Miller Learned From Hunts Gone Sideways
UFC fighter Jim Miller shares hard-earned wisdom from hunts gone wrong, emphasizing mental toughness and physical preparedness for outdoor challenges.
What Separates a Good Camping Knife From One That Outlasts You
The best camping knife combines reliability and versatility to become a trusted companion that can be passed down through generations.
From Field to Fine Dining: Why Your Wild Game Deserves the MKC Steak Knives
MKC’s Flattops Steak Knives use premium 440C steel, holding edges so well you’ll forget how to sharpen steak knives while enjoying field-to-table meals.
The MKC Gear Essentials We Can’t Live Without
Check out our 2024 MKC Gear Guide! These aren’t trending items or social media favorites — they’re field-tested tools that have earned our complete trust.
The Devil’s in the Details: Inside the V24 Fixed-Blade Stiletto Dagger
MKC’s V24 fighting knife combines WWII-inspired design with modern materials, offering collectors a combat-ready stiletto honoring the Devil’s Brigade.
What Makes a Good Hunting Knife? (And How to Choose One)
What makes a good hunting knife? From blade materials to essential features, expert tips to choose the perfect knife for your next hunting adventure.
Carbon Steel vs. Stainless Steel: A Comparison
We look at the benefits and drawbacks of carbon steel vs. stainless steel, along with how to choose the best knife steel for your needs.
How to Choose the Best Bushcraft Knife: 6 Things to Know
Choose the best bushcraft knife for survival with our guide to size, blade, handle, and carry options.
Compact but Mighty: Remi Warren’s Elkhorn Skinner
Introducing the Elkhorn Skinner, our collaboration with hunter Remi Warren. This compact skinner handles deer and beyond with comfort and control.
How to Field Dress an Elk, With John Dudley
Experienced bow hunter John Dudley shares his top tips for efficiently field dressing an elk, from skinning to quartering and packing out the meat.
The Freezout: The Waterfowler’s Be-All, End-All
Experience unmatched precision with the Freezeout, a premium heirloom knife crafted for waterfowl hunters.