All-Purpose Hunting
Ovis Hunter 2.0
From breaking down quarters to fine, controlled detail work.
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Ultralight hunting knives
Ovis Hunter 2.0
All-purpose mountain hunting knife. MagnaCut blade, 3D contoured G10 handles.
- American MadeBuilding Knives Since 2011
- Veteran OwnedProudly veteran owned
- Kestrel For Life™Free lifetime sharpening and lifetime warranty
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Start with the job. Each Kestrel is built for one.
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Skinning
Mouflon Skinner 2.0
A deep-belly blade built for skinning, and a capable camp knife too.
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Caping & Detail
Mountain Caper 2.0
19.5 grams of control for lips, ears and the nose.
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Replaceable Blades
Mountain Scalpel 2.0
Aerospace titanium that takes 60A and 70A scalpel blades.
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Everyday Carry
Skeleton EDC 2.0
A 28 gram fixed blade for rope, webbing, packaging and camp work.
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Since 2011, we've spent a lot of time thinking about the little things: how a knife sits in your hand, where the edge meets the work, and how much weight you actually need to carry. That's what goes into every Kestrel we build.
Featured knives in stock
Ovis Scalpel 2.0
Replaceable Blade
$165
6Al-4V titanium handle with G10 grip surfaces 2.4 oz (handle only, no blade or sheath)
In stock
Real-world performance
Field Proven
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Being a professional guide and a son of a ranch butcher, I've skinned a lot of animals and a knife that can hold a sharp edge is a must. I've used many brands of knives…
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What a great knife. These are the lightest weight knives I’ve ever seen and truly a necessity for the backcountry hunter.
Chris C.Verified Customer -
My personal “kudos” on designing an ultralight knife that will meet the needs of Mountain Hunters. Great job. I recommend that serious Mountain Hunters purchase this very innovative knife to “take their game to another…
Randy JohnsonFull Curl Society Hall of Fame
Field Journal
Guides and gear notes from the people who build and carry Kestrel knives.
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Best Knife for Elk Hunting: The Ultralight Two-Knife Setup
An elk is a lot of animal, and for most elk hunters we don't think the best knife is one knife. Here's why we recommend a...
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How to Choose a Caping Knife: What Really Matters in the Field
Not every hunting knife is a good caping knife. Here's what actually makes one better than another: blade size, tip and geometry, grip, steel, sharpening and...
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MagnaCut for Hunting Knives: Is It Really Worth It?
Is MagnaCut worth it for hunting knives? How it balances edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance, how to care for it, and which Kestrel knives use...
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