The other main kind of hunting knife is a disposable blade. These make sense if you’re in a pinch for time, as you’ll never have to break out a sharpener, but the cost of blades will add up over time.

Other types of knives, like a hunting knife or a serrated knife, will need a different kind of sharpening kit or sharpening tool to combat a dull blade.

You may be using the wrong tool for the job. A newly purchased knife is razor-sharp and swiftly cuts through any produce in sight, from cucumbers to squash to tomatoes. Over time, the blade dulls ...