Top Rated Product
Product Reviews
Drop Point Hunting Knife
Outdoorsmen praise these knives for thier edge endurance. Balanced, easy-grip Kraton handle completes the package. Your choice of clip - or drop - point and straight or Double-D edge. Leather sheath and laynard included. Knife has a 4-1/2" blade and measures 9-1/4" overall.
Average Customer Rating:
49 of 56(88%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Review 1 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
Sharpness
5
/
5
Durability
5
/
5
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
acheck
Date: March 4, 2010
Location:Ottawa ON
Age:36 - 49
Gender:Male
Now this is a knife!
Drop Point/Double D/Orange - I'm a sailor and never without my knife. its a utility thing but most importantly a safety thing. This blade will slide right through any line - usually without even needing to 'saw'. Just press. Especially on a line under tension. The handle is great wet or dry - big and comfortable in the hand. And I like orange! Nice SECURE sheath too. One of my best friends on the water and elsewhere.
Review 2 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
Sharpness
5
/
5
Durability
5
/
5
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
cinjim17
Date: October 28, 2009
Location:Raymond, Washington
Age:36 - 49
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 - 3 years
Cooking expertise:Ace
Really Impressive
Bought this knife from my son because he was selling, you know dad's have to do that. I didn't think it was going to be any better than any other hunting knife I've used. Wow was I wrong, used it to field dress an Elk, had one of my buddies with me, neither of us could believe the knife would stay sharp, but it did. Even used it to cut tree saplings out of the way. Now looking at buying more for gifts, my buddy is buying one immediately.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
Sharpness
5
/
5
Durability
4
/
5
Quality
4
/
5
Value
4
/
5
sqrlhntr
Date: September 24, 2009
Location:Arkansas
Age:36 - 49
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:4 - 10 years
Cooking expertise:Average
5718BK DoubleD
Images for this Review
(click to see full-size image)
I usually dont do reviews but after using my new cutco knife I felt I should take the time.
I recently had the pleasure to assist on an Arkansas Elk hunt. where we were fortunate enough to harvest a very nice 7x7 Bull. The tag holder was told he would need at least 4 good knives if he harvested an animal and should be prepared to use them all. I am writting this because we completly caped and quartered this Bull with my new Cutco 5718 drop point with the "DD" blade. We all are very impressed with how this knife performed. Although we were prepared to use other knives if needed, there was no need. and best of all it is as sharp now as when I started. And no I didnt get paid to say this. I just know a good product when I use one. thanks again for a great product.
I recently had the pleasure to assist on an Arkansas Elk hunt. where we were fortunate enough to harvest a very nice 7x7 Bull. The tag holder was told he would need at least 4 good knives if he harvested an animal and should be prepared to use them all. I am writting this because we completly caped and quartered this Bull with my new Cutco 5718 drop point with the "DD" blade. We all are very impressed with how this knife performed. Although we were prepared to use other knives if needed, there was no need. and best of all it is as sharp now as when I started. And no I didnt get paid to say this. I just know a good product when I use one. thanks again for a great product.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
Sharpness
5
/
5
Durability
5
/
5
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
Wapiti
Date: September 8, 2009
Location:Idaho Falls, Idaho
Age:50 or older
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:21 - 25 years
Cooking expertise:Ace
They don't get any better than these !
I was first introduced to Cutco over 20 years ago by a friend whose dad had owned one for quite some time. I was quite skeptical when he said his dad had never had to sharpen it after field dressing numerous elk and deer. But I took a chance and ordered one of the Double-D Drop Point blades. I have owned numerous hunting knives over the years including custom blades costing over $200 and have yet to find anything that even comes close to these remarkable knives. Since that original order I have purchased, if memory serves me right, over 15 more of these knives as gifts to kids, grandkids, and friends (not to mention another one for myself !) I have field dressed, skinned, and processed 6 elk, an unknown number of mule deer, fur bearing animals, etc. and have only sent it back for sharpening once. My wife and I even use it for cutting most everything from cloth and paper to leather products. Phenomenal product !! I also own the scissors, paring knives, both carving knives and am preparing to place an order for the table knives and vegetable peeler. Needless to say I am a very satisfied, tried and true Cutco customer !
Review 5 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
Sharpness
5
/
5
Durability
5
/
5
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
trapper
Date: August 15, 2009
Quality
This knife was given to me as I was not a fan of the drop point style or the double d serated edge. I've trapped and hunted for over 35 years and have never come across a knife as good as this! I skinned 3 moose 2 deer 4 bears before I needed to sharpen it! I've just sent my drop point double d edged knife in for it's 2nd sharpening in 11 years. Its not easy to change a mans mind on what works and cutco has a winner here!
Review 6 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
kdschetek
Date: April 20, 2013
Location:Chetek, WI, USA
Length of ownership:16 - 20 years
Cooking expertise:Amateur
Great knife!
I received my Drop-point/Double-D knife with the orange handle as a gift from my in-laws over 15 years ago. The initial reason for the gift was the orange handle- I complained that I had trouble finding my dark-handled knive when I set it on the ground while field-dressing deer. The orange handle works well for marking trail, too. After years of use, the blade needed sharpening. Cutco customer service was excellent! Shipped the knife to the company and had it back in less than a week as sharp as new! The forever guarantee is great! Last year the stitching came loose on the sheath; I sent the sheath back to Cutco and received a new sheath within a week at no charge. Plan to purchase one for my son- it should last him a lifetime!
I use this product for:dressing/skinning deer
Review 7 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
shooterjim7
Date: December 3, 2012
Location:Endicott, WA 99125, USA
Length of ownership:16 - 20 years
Cooking expertise:Ace
Straight Edge Drop Point - Best blade ever!
I received this knife as a promotional addition to the purchase of a full kitchen knife set 17 years ago. I could not be happier with this knife. It has gutted/skinned over 20 deer in its time, including splitting breast and pelvic bones, and it retains its sharpness throughout.
I prefer the straight edge version because it can be quickly and easily honed to a razor-sharp edge. The blade so far has been indestructible and can be sharpened enough to perform surgery and hold its edge.
My hunting partners first laughed at my choice of the bright orange handle, until we gutted deer in tall vegetation and often had to set our knives down. My Cutco was akways the first to be found!
Please don't sacrifice the amazing quality of this great knife.
I prefer the straight edge version because it can be quickly and easily honed to a razor-sharp edge. The blade so far has been indestructible and can be sharpened enough to perform surgery and hold its edge.
My hunting partners first laughed at my choice of the bright orange handle, until we gutted deer in tall vegetation and often had to set our knives down. My Cutco was akways the first to be found!
Please don't sacrifice the amazing quality of this great knife.
I use this product for:hunting
Review 8 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
33hoffman
Date: November 19, 2012
Location:Alberta
Length of ownership:4 - 10 years
Cooking expertise:Average
Fantastic Skinning Knife!!!
I bought this knife a couple years ago and haven't been able to get out hunting until this year but it was put to use butterflying chicken breasts and other kitchen/ yard/ garage/ man cave uses and excelling at all.
I managed to get out hunting this year and we got 4 whitetails. This was the only knife used and it worked flawlessly (only knife I've ever had that held its edge all the way through)! My only complaint was that it didn't have a gut hook...............
I use this product for:hunting, kitchen, utility
Review 9 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
Raven1
Date: October 31, 2012
Great Skinning Knife !!
Recieved this knife as a gift while living in Alaska. Like ALL knives, I figured it would be sharp right up until I hit a few bones. Couldn't be happier, it stayed sharp through 6-8 Caribou and at least that many deer. I used it for both skinning, deboning, and cutting up meat. The serrated edge works fantastic for splitting the rib cage of a deer/caribou during gutting. I finally sent it back to Cutco for re-sharpening and it came back razor sharp. Bought one for my son as a H.S. graduation gift; and would highly recommend to any deer hunter out there.
Review 10 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
Booter
Date: October 28, 2012
Excellent Tool
Received a Clip Point Double-D for a gift. Used it this fall for the first time.
Gut and skinned my moose and my sons moose. I have used other
brands of knives but they do not compare to the Cutco, I will be
purchasing one (gift) for son.
Gut and skinned my moose and my sons moose. I have used other
brands of knives but they do not compare to the Cutco, I will be
purchasing one (gift) for son.
Review 11 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
RCook
Date: September 15, 2012
Location:Wasilla, Alaska
Length of ownership:less than a year
Cooking expertise:Average
Grizzly Skinner
I have the drop point with the double d edge and it did get dull after skinning about one fourth of the bear. The edge was very sharp when purchased but dulled pretty quick. I live in Alaska and hunt a lot of game. But if didn't get dull any quicker than most other knives have in the past. The problem is having to send it back when it gets dull.
Review 12 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
CalvinUSMC
Date: August 7, 2012
Location:NY
Great Knife
I love the knife, very sharp. Only thing I wish is that it was half strait and half serrated. Other then that it is a very comfortable knife to use.
I use this product for:work
Review 13 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
TexasCop
Date: July 31, 2012
Location:Texas
Length of ownership:16 - 20 years
Cooking expertise:Average
Best field knife anywere!
I own an orange drop point double d serrated hunter. The Best! The only two words to describe this knife. I have used many knives over 25 years of hunting and this knife outlasts them all. I have owned my Cutco for close to 15 years (if not longer) and at a minmum rate of three deer per year, It just now needs to be re-edged. I have tried to destroy this knife and it wont happen. I've cut through ribcages, pelvic bones, and joints with this knife. Anything short of taking a giant rock and banging on the back of it, I have probably done it. As a part time guide and addicted outdoorsman, I am proud to say that I am a Cutco customer for life!!!
I use this product for:hunting, fishing, camping, everything!
Review 14 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
KMRussell
Date: April 16, 2012
Location:Findlay, OH 45840, USA
Length of ownership:11 - 15 years
Cooking expertise:Average
Great Knife
I used to sell Cutco, so I know how quality the knives are. And after 4 seasons of deer hunting (about 12 deer field dressed), it's time to send my knife in for resharpening. I love that I can get through just about anything with this knife, including several rib cages! It's a great investment. If you hunt at all, you owe it to yourself to get a great, American-made hunting knife. With lifetime resharpening, I don't know how you can lose.
PS-My grandmother has had Cutco kitchen knives since 1963. And she knows a thing or two about how to use them.
I use this product for:hunting
Review 15 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
Gigster
Date: November 29, 2011
Location:Maryland
Length of ownership:4 - 10 years
Cooking expertise:Average
Best Hunting Knife - Period
Let me preface this by saying that I rarely - if ever - do online reviews for products. I'm just not that impressed or driven by any particular product to take the time. With that said, I felt compelled to write a review for the Cutco Drop Point Hunting Knife. It was given to me by a hunting buddy (he had one and was so impressed he shared the wealth). I have used this knife in the field for years and it will not weaken or die. I have gutted numerous deer with it and it zips through the sternum like butter. I have used it to pry open the cabin lock, cut limbs from my shooting lane, etc. and it is as strong now as the first time I used it. It's simply perfect - from its simple looks to length of the blade to the weight and grippy rubber feel in your hand - plus it has a handy hole for a wrist lanyard. I have tried a plethora of knives for the field and none have compared to the Cutco. And good luck getting a knife of this quality elsewhere for the price. Most hunting knives wind up costing more because of brand marketing. And why would you pay an additional $20-$50 for a camo effect? You drop that knife in the woods and it's gone. This little gem will market itself by word of mouth. I guarantee you, try this knife and you'll never buy another field knife again. Thank you Cutco!
I use this product for:hunting, fishing, survival, camping
Review 16 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
crussell85
Date: November 20, 2011
Length of ownership:less than a year
Not worth the money
I was very impressed with this knife when I first received it. After a few uses of gutting/skinning deer the knife has gotten pretty dull and I have even broke one of the double edged teeth off. I am not impressed with this knife and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I also have two of the lock back pocket knives. One is a regular blade and the other is a double edged blade, I feel the same way about these knives as well. I know it's got a lifetime guarantee and I could spend the money to send it in but honestly I would rather spend the money on a better knife. I love the kitchen knives though, they are great but their outdoor knives stink.
I use this product for:recreational
Review 17 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
Tazmit
Date: November 16, 2011
Best knife, u don't think learn how to use
I have owned this knife for 9 years and had it sharpened 2 times. Throughout this I have gutted and skinned about 35-40 deer. The knife does need sharpened after about 10-12 deer but is far superior to any other knife I have owned(which is many). If you do not think this is a great knife then you either need to learn how to properly clean game or buy another knife and you will be using this one after your first use of a competitors.
I use this product for:gutting, skinning, boning
Review 18 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
1Happyslicer
Date: November 7, 2011
Location:Canton, Ga
Length of ownership:4 - 10 years
Cooking expertise:Average
Great purchase
I can't say enough good things about the Drop Point Hunting knife. Super sharp, the handle is comfortable. Just an all round good knife to have. I've skint serveral deer with the greatest of ease. I will have one of these Drop Point Hunting Knives on all of my hunting trips as long as they continue to make them. Although after reading other reviews, I can't understand why guys use the Double D edge to skin their game instead of the straight edge. The straight edge is so sharp and make smooth cuts. Great great product Cutco!!!
I use this product for:skinning deer
Review 19 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
BigGame
Date: September 22, 2011
Location:Kansas City, MO
Length of ownership:4 - 10 years
Cooking expertise:Average
3 in the Family
Every hunter outdoorsman in the family has one. Multifunctional knife that is excellent for field dressing big game. Cuts through the toughest hide/cartilage with ease.
I use this product for:field dressing
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Drop Point Hunting Knife
Overall
Meatplow
Date: August 10, 2011
Location:Shenandoah Valley
Length of ownership:11 - 15 years
Cooking expertise:Ace
The only knife you will ever need
This knife is nothing short of amazing! I have owned it for about 12 years now and it has always surprised me and any others who have seen it put to work. I have literally used it to cut racks of ribs from deer just to show off. You have a quality product and I plan to add them to my kitchen.
I use this product for:hunting, butchering