GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK

Wanted to get some time behind the knife before I wrote a review. Purchased knife in October 2025 we are now approaching February 2026. Knife does everything I ask it to do and then some. I mostly use it on primary cable prep. It’s a conversation starter as well. When guys ask me “who makes that knife?” I am proud to say “Montana Knife Company!” Josh Smith thank you for putting out this knife even though it’s a niche market for this style of blade! The rest of the MKC team from engineering to the guy that sweeps the floor and everyone in between, Congratulations on a successful move! Stay focused work safely!

Wanted to get fair amount of time behind the knife before I did a review. That being said it is a work horse no doubt. The handle is long enough for a good grip and all the leverage you would need to do the work we do. I didn’t use the hot stick feature yet because the job site I work at doesn’t require it. I’m sure I’ll have a chance in the future. The blade has held up amazingly. The edge hasn’t been touched up since I took it out of the box in October. Magna Cut S.S. is awesome! The tip works with surgical precision when it comes time to do splicing or anything else that would require finesse. If you work in the trades I would say buy it, it’ll make your work so much more efficient. Be careful when you use it for the first time cause it is sharp! I speak from experience! I purchased the hunter orange option cause admittedly I’m one to leave tools behind. It’s always on my belt or my harness. Josh Smith thank you for even thinking of putting out a knife like this. I know it’s a “niche” market for this style of blade so Thank You again. The rest of MKC team thank you for bringing this knife to fruition, everyone from engineering to packaging your work doesn’t go unnoticed in my eyes. I will do my part and keep using it everyday and as long as I don’t leave it behind I hope to retire with it on my belt. Stay focused and work safely!

Hearing MKC talk about using their knives as tools spoke to me so I thought I would take a chance on this one. I have been installing field tile for 25 years and almost exclusively use hawkbills. I have used hawkbills from a lot of makers including another American knife company, and a popular tool company. This is my first magnacut blade. Working in AG I will also skin wire with them, but predominantly use them installing tile.

The kydex sheath is 5/5. Great blade retention, safe knife capture, convenient. I have drawn and resheathed countless times and it is just as good as the first.

The handle is a 4/5. While the handle/knife is comfortable in the hand the grips already have some scratches/gouges and isn't wearing as good as I expected.

The knife blade is a 3/5. I expected better. It is sharp but even in the first day of use I noticed some dings in the blade and it dulled fairly quickly. I am comparing this to another American knife companies made in China blade that has held its edge equally as well.

The tool belt loop is an added bonus. I found it convenient while installing tap tees into the tile main.

For the price, this is just an ok knife compared to other hawkbills. My prior go to cost right around $100. So I expected more from this knife. I can't say I have buyers remorse, but it is not a 5 star knife.

Being a lineman for 39 years I’ve used & sharpened many knives, only having them dull quickly! Now a Brother Lineman , Josh creates a Heavy Duty/BadAss Skinner that is sharp as hell & holds up so well. Much thought went into this knife & I can’t brag on it enough! Congratulations Brother on another successful knife! Dennis /⚡️Powerman⚡️