MKC FIELD NOTES

A close-up view of elk antlers in a forest with the overlay of “When do elk shed their antlers? And other tips for a successful hunt.”

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.
EDC knife carry options - fixed blade knife sheath, clips, and accessories on wooden surface

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.
Bighorn Chef Knife on wooden cutting board with tomatoes, garlic, chili peppers and cilantro.

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.
Packout skinning knife with orange G10 handle against dark backdrop showcasing curved blade design for field dressing game.

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.
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

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.
Shedhorn Chef knives collection displayed with three different handles alongside field-to-table ingredients

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.
Three MKC Sawtooth Slicer knives displayed on wooden surface with field-to-kitchen theme and seasoning bottles.

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 poses with his family at a gym, flexing and smiling.

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.
Brayden Cooney wears an MKC hoodie and camo hat as he demonstrates compound bow tuning for beginners.

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.
MKC Stockyard knives lineup against rustic background, featuring modernly engineered fixed-blade ranch knives

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.
Jim Miller standing in a field with the overlay “What Jim Miller Learned From Hunts Gone Sideways.”

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.
A man uses his best camping knife to nudge kindling in a campfire.

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.
Four MKC steak knives lying on a wooden cutting board with lemon slices and asparagus.

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.
Various pieces of MKC gear laid out on a wooden tabletop in a dimly lit room.

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.
Five V24 fixed-blade stiletto knives lying on the ground with symmetrical blades and G10 handles.

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.
Knife on the shoulder of a person wearing hunting gear.

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

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

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.
Four Elkhorn Skinner knives rest on a large set of elk antlers.

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.
Six Freezout knives are set on a black background with the overlay: “The Freezout: The Waterfowler’s Be-All, End-All.”

The Freezout: The Waterfowler’s Be-All, End-All

Experience unmatched precision with the Freezeout, a premium heirloom knife crafted for waterfowl hunters.
Five Battle Goat knives lie in a row on the dirt with the overlay: “The Battle Goat Knife: Combat-Ready. Everyday Capable.”

The Battle Goat Knife: Combat-Ready. Everyday Capable.

Gear up with the Battle Goat, a head-turning tactical knife that's ready for any mission, crafted with uncompromising Montanan precision.