what knife do you use to field dress your game?
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bearkilr
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- Nowhere, ......just past the middle
Yes and no. Havalon blades break very easily when any side pressure is applied, that's why they suck for caping and things like that whereas a surgical scalpel really shines in this respect, they are for the most part much more flexible and cheaper.
I use these for caping, no need for forceps/pliers for risk of cutting yourself.
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Yes I use my multi tool if I have to change blades for fear of losing a finger lol
I really like the original, in stainless steel.
Yeah, I started with a fresh blade while skinning out a fresh killed lamb, got not very far in when I could feel that the blade was hoopered, and could see the blunted edge.
Not impressed, really. Glad I didn't actually pay out any money for it.
Went back to using the other knives I had, mostly the old style swept blade butcher knife that I picked up years back at an auction as part of a lot of Camping stuff.
Basic carbon steel, not too long, thin, holds a great edge.
Not much to look at.
nothing beats an independent blacksmith a talented guy that can make you anything with the perfect quality craftsmanship and the best materials to be used on the blades you relie on along with amazing leather work. I've been dealing with Ken for over a year who lives out in Alberta and does fantastic work!
his IG https://www.instagram.com/odinvikingforge/
1800s style skinning Knife.
Buffalo Skinner.
his IG https://www.instagram.com/odinvikingforge/
1800s style skinning Knife.
Buffalo Skinner.
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- Blaster land, Okanagan BC
Just picked up an Old Hickory and this little hunting knife, really good steel on both. Still sharp as all hell, will put them to use once I get them properly cleaned up.
I bought the razor pro a few years ago, best knife I ever used for dressing, quick change blades are great and inexpensive and the hide hook works nice.. Just have to be careful with them, extremely sharp, recommend the orange handle vice the black. I tried the Havalon but found the blade to be flimsy/unsupported. My 2 cents.
I hear the outdoor edge razor knives are very good too, for similar reasons but with a more durable blade. I've been debating between the two but haven't pulled the trigger on either... Guess I haven't seen a sale price I couldn't pass up yet lol
While I am still very content with my Outdoor Edge Swing Blade for basic field dressing / gutting, I decided to get myself something special for skinning.
While in Japan recently, I had the local blacksmith in my wife's home town make me up a couple of nice custom skinning knives. This guy is pretty famous for making everything from various kitchen knives to axes, garden tools, etc. His ancestors were sword makers. We have a couple of kitchen knives from him and even after a year of use, they are far sharper than brand new Henkels.
The best part is, I own two grades of wet stones and can keep a scary sharp edge on all of them.
Just a sample of his work:
While in Japan recently, I had the local blacksmith in my wife's home town make me up a couple of nice custom skinning knives. This guy is pretty famous for making everything from various kitchen knives to axes, garden tools, etc. His ancestors were sword makers. We have a couple of kitchen knives from him and even after a year of use, they are far sharper than brand new Henkels.
The best part is, I own two grades of wet stones and can keep a scary sharp edge on all of them.
Just a sample of his work:
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