MKC FIELD NOTES

A hunter wears a headlamp in the dark while using his drop point blade to skin an animal out in the field.

What Is a Drop Point Blade and When Do You Need One?

Discover what a drop point blade is, when you need one, and why it’s one of the most popular knife types for hunters.
A tin of MKC Blade Wax sits open next to an MKC Speedgoat knife, representing why blade wax is the best knife oil.

The Best Knife Oil for Your Fixed Blade (Isn’t an Oil)

Discover the secret to maintaining your fixed blade — hint, it’s not oil! Learn why MKC’s Blade Wax is the best “knife oil” to shield against moisture.
Six MKC knives lie in a row from shortest to longest on a dark table, representing differing knife length laws by state.

What Size Blade Can I Carry? Knife Length Laws by State

State knife laws are notoriously difficult to stay on top of, and can vary even by city. Learn what to look for when researching knife laws by state.
A dark Speadgoat blade with a neon orange paracord handle sits diagonally across the feathers of a bird.

How the Speedgoat Knife Got Its Name

If you’re not from Montana, you may not have heard of a speedgoat before. Find out how MKC’s flagship knife — the Speedgoat — got its name.
A man wearing camo sits by a fire he started by using one of his skills for surviving in the wilderness.

11 Survival Skills You Need to Know for Surviving in the Wilderness Alone

Preparation is key for surviving in the wilderness, and that includes more than just gear. Check out the 11 essential survival tips and skills you’ll need!
A son helps his father begin to dress an animal in the field while learning knife safety for kids.

Knife Skills for Kids: How to Teach Your Children Safe Knife Use

Teaching knife safety for kids early is key to helping them respect knives, use them properly, and avoid injury. Learn how and when to start teaching them.
The black handle of an MKC Bushcraft Knife meets the blade atop rock and wood shavings, representing survival knife uses.

11 Survival and Bushcraft Knife Uses — The Ultimate List

Are you prepared for the unexpected? Check out this list of 11 survival knife uses to make sure you are!
Six MKC Stoned Goat blades with varying paracord handle colors lie at an angle on a dark background.

Introducing the Stoned Goat Knife

The new MKC Stoned Goat Knife is the perfect companion for hunters who want a light, reliable, USA-made blade without all the extra point.
Hands hold an MKC Beartooth skinning knife against a grinder to sharpen the blade to a working edge.

Why We Sharpen Our Knives With a Working Edge

When it comes to sharpening knives, we at Montana Knife Company prefer an aggressive, working edge over a highly polished razor finish. Find out why!
Several Montana Knife Company blades with G10 knife handles are laid out on a table.

Why We Use G10 Knife Handles on All Our MKC Knives

Curious why we use G10 knife handles on all our blades? Learn why this composite material is a superior choice for lasting durability.
An MKC knife leans up against a knife-sharpening stone.

How to Sharpen a Knife With a Stone (9 Steps)

Sharpening your knives regularly is key to their longevity. Want to learn how to sharpen your favorite knife with a stone? Try these 9 simple steps.
Four Parkerized blades lie side by side in behind the title, Knife Coatings: Parkerizing vs. Cerakote Compared.

Knife Coatings: Parkerizing vs. Cerakote Compared

We compare Parkerizing vs. Cerakote and explore the pros, cons, and use cases of each coating on different types of blades.
Josh Smith, Master Bladesmith at Montana Knife Company, uses his Fieldcraft Survival Knife.

Introducing the MKC Fieldcraft Survival Knife

Montana Knife Company is excited to introduce the Fieldcraft Survival Knife, a multipurpose, everyday carry knife. Learn what makes it unique here.
Gutless vs gutting method for field dressing a deer, with a dark overlay.

The Gutless vs. Gutting Method for Field Dressing a Deer

We talk about how to field dress a deer with the gutless vs. the gutting method, compare the pros and cons of each, and share tips on gutting.
Two hands use a Montana Knife Company flathead fillet knife while hunting.

Introducing the MKC Flathead Fillet Knife

The MKC Flathead Fillet Knife has both the flexibility needed for filleting lots of fish and the rigidity and strong point needed for breaking down meat.
Tattooed hands place a fixed-blade knife in its sheath, at their belted waistband.

5 Reasons to Consider Carrying a Fixed-Blade Knife Daily

Just about everyone knows they should carry a fixed-blade knife for hunting, but here are 5 reasons to consider carrying a fixed-blade knife daily.
A hand holds a CPM MagnaCut knife with the blade pointed toward the straw-covered ground.

MagnaCut Knife Steel: The Complete Guide

To really understand what makes a MagnaCut knife and CPM MagnaCut steel unique, we have to get pretty specific. So get ready for all the nerdy details.
Josh Smith uses a whetstone to demonstrate how to sharpen a knife correctly.

How to Sharpen a Knife Correctly

To learn how to sharpen a knife on your own, you just need a little knowledge, the right tools, and a good knife that's made with sharpening in mind.
A sharp, well-made petty knife laying on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by finely sliced food.

Introducing the MKC Petty Knife

The MKC Petty Knife is a high-performance tool that will last a lifetime if properly cared for.
A sharp, well-made knife reposes on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by finely sliced food.

Introducing the MKC Santoku Knife

A santoku knife takes care of all the work most people need on a daily basis. Find out why and how MKC designed our very own santoku blade.
Josh Smith, an ABS Master Bladesmith, makes knives at a worktable.

What It Takes to Become an ABS Master Bladesmith

To become an ABS master bladesmith, you have to pass through some pretty rigorous certification. Find out what it takes to get your Master Smith rating.