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July 2018
Author: Isaiah Joner

Designed specifically for ultralight hunters and guides, the Mountain Caper knife is a lightweight caping knife that weighs a mere 22 grams. Peeling the lips, ears, and nose is a breeze with the nimble blade and skeletonized handle. The ultra-premium S90V stainless steel makes sharpening something you do after the hunt, not during. The Mountain Caper is perfect for those who weigh their gear in grams, it is destined to become a staple in any hunter's pack!

Designed as an all-purpose mountain hunting knife, the Skeleton Ovis Hunter gets the job done fast and efficiently. Its upswept blad and fine point make it extremely versatile and ready for any task you may throw its way.

"I first handled a Kestrel knife in 2016 when a buddy received one as a tip from his client on a guided hunt. We used it that very same day to skin a cow elk, and from that moment on, I knew I would be purchasing one. A few weeks later, one arrived in the mail and was ready for use. After using it to skin, quarter, and debone a whole elk without having to sharpen it, I knew I had found the knife that would never leave my pack. I now own the whole set of Kestrel knives, and their performance always exceeds my expectations.

My favorite model is the Mountain Caper. It is extremely light and is the best knife I have ever used to cape an animal. The point of the blade is small enough to work around all the tight spots and is strong enough that you don't have to worry about the blade breaking. Last year, I caped three elk and two deer with it and only had to sharpen it twice." - Isaiah Joner, Hunt Advisor and Outfitter Specialist

Mountain Caper Specs:

  • 22 grams
  • 4" handle
  • 2 3/4" blade
  • .080" thick
  • CPM-S90V stainless steel
  • Peters Heat Treat 63 RC
  • Full jimping
  • Stonewashed finish
  • UL Kydex Sheath - 7 grams
Skeleton Ovis Hunter Specs:
  • 34 grams
  • 4.25" blade
  • 4.25" handle
  • .080" thick
  • CPM S35VN stainless steel
  • Peters Heat Treat 61 RC
  • Thumb jimping
  • Stonewashed finish
  • UL Kydex Sheath - 12 grams
MSRP: Mountain Caper - $129.99, Skeleton Ovis Hunter - $159.99

For more information, go to www.kestrelknives.com