Danny Bolton smiles at the camera while wearing camo and a black beanie in front of a vehicle.

Danny Bolton: When Bowhunting Got Too Close for Comfort

Hear a gripping encounter in Hawaii’s mountains, where strategy and primal instinct converge in a harrowing moment of survival and respect for nature.
MKC x Sig Sauer Collaboration

MKC x Sig Sauer Collaboration

Introducing a groundbreaking collaboration between two iconic brands: SIG SAUER and Montana Knife Company have joined forces to create the ultimate gun knife combo, fusing firepower with versatilit...
A pristine MKC knife lies across black hunting gear, representing a discussion on how to remove rust from knives.

How to Remove Rust From Knives (On Any Type of Steel)

Learn how to remove rust from knives, preserving their sharpness and appearance with techniques ranging from gentle abrasion to intensive restoration.
A large white fish lies filleted open with the best fish fillet knife from MKC resting on the ribs.

Choosing the Best Fish Fillet Knife: A Comprehensive Buying Guide

Master the art of selecting the best fish fillet knife with our expert guide, tailored for every fish type from marlin to trout for a clean, precise cut.
Brayden Cooney wears an MKC hoodie and camo hat as he demonstrates compound bow tuning for beginners.

Compound Bow Tuning for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the secrets to precision compound bow tuning with our step-by-step guide, ensuring peak performance for beginners and seasoned archers alike.
A hand pulls a fixed blade along a strip of wood, demonstrating how to make feather sticks for fire starting.

How to Make Feather Sticks: A Hunter’s Essential Guide to Successful Fire Starting

Discover how to make feather sticks for fire starting in the wilderness. Turn a dangerous night into a comfortable one with a knife and this survival skill.
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.
A leather-gloved hand holds the handle of an MKC batoning knife across the top of an upright log, ready for wood batoning.

Fixed Blade Knives and Batoning Wood: A Match Made in the Wilderness

Master the art of batoning wood in the wilderness: an essential skill for efficiently splitting wood without a hatchet, especially when you need dry kindling.
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!