The Montana Knife Company Blog

A man kneels behind his kill in the field after a successful outing of spring bear hunting.

Getting Ready for Spring Bear Hunting: What You Need to Know

Learning how to hunt big game isn’t an overnight process. Brett Benton shares his expertise about spring bear hunting, from prep to scouting to taking them down.

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.