Cold Steel approaches hunting knives the same way they approach everything else: build it strong, grind it sharp, and let the user decide how hard to push it. The result is a lineup that covers everything from compact field dressing tools to full-sized bowies capable of processing big game and clearing brush.
For dedicated hunters, the Pendleton series and Master Hunter represent decades of refinement. The Pendleton Hunter and Pendleton Lite offer classic drop point geometry optimized for skinning and precision cuts, while the Master Hunter's broader blade excels at moving through hide quickly on larger animals. The Mackinac Hunter splits the difference with a trailing point that naturally follows contours during caping work.
The Bowie tradition runs deep in Cold Steel's catalog. The Trail Master, Natchez Bowie, Laredo Bowie, and Frontier Bowie deliver serious blade length for hunters who process their own game and want a single tool that handles everything from field dressing to camp chores. The Drop Forged Bowie offers the same capability in a one-piece construction that eliminates any possibility of handle failure.
Scandinavian patterns appear throughout the Finn series—the Finn Hawk, Finn Bear, and Finn Wolf bring traditional Nordic blade geometry to modern steel and handle materials. These excel at detail work and food prep in camp.
For hunters who want fixed blade reliability in a compact package, the Kobun and Spike series disappear on the belt until needed. The SRK crosses over from tactical origins to serve hunters who need a do-everything blade that won't quit.
The Ranch Boss II and Bush Ranger round out the lineup for users who need folding capability without sacrificing cutting performance.