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What do you guys use for gutting skinning etc?
Looking for something very good.
Looking for something very good.
Knives????????????
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pre6422hornet
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I haven't used it yet, but I bought a Havalon Piranha this summer to use. There are a few guys on here that love them.
For the last couple of years a small custom 3 inch blade has been in my pack.
Before that a 1970's Case skinner did all my work.
For the last couple of years a small custom 3 inch blade has been in my pack.
Before that a 1970's Case skinner did all my work.
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I have the havalon. Great for skinning but for cutting small bones etc...no-go
Dr. Vette
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Having had a "knife guru" as a friend for a while I pay a lot more attention to the type of steel than I used to. This year I picked up a couple with SV30 steel which I hope to test in the next couple of months. I would look into the type of steel first based on your preference of edge holding, etc. and then choose a knife based on that.
pre6422hornet
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FOTIS":2rxpcawv said:
Okay, that changes things a bit for sure.
DrMike
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I have several Havalon Pirantas and several Swingblades. They are invaluable for skinning and gutting.
OU812
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FOTIS":182kz7dl said:
I have gone to the gutless method of taking care of game in the field and the Havalon Piranha has worked like a charm.
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For a sheaf knife I have always used a Case XX stainless hollow ground knife because I could get them razor sharp and they would hold the edge. I could split the H bone on a White tail with one very easily. Here of lately I've been using a Buck Prince lock back folder, here again a hollow ground stainless blade that gets very sharp and holds an edge.
HOGWILD338-378
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http://www.knivesofalaska.com
I also like the small camp axe for bones or a hack saw but you will enjoy the link above and Pirhanna also has a saw blade model if ya check thier page, i am a BUCK fan and have used or maybe abused a few of them using them as axes at times! Lifetime warranty :lol:
I also like the small camp axe for bones or a hack saw but you will enjoy the link above and Pirhanna also has a saw blade model if ya check thier page, i am a BUCK fan and have used or maybe abused a few of them using them as axes at times! Lifetime warranty :lol:
Thebear_78
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Fotis there is a new largerhavalon that you can get with a bone saw too called a barracuda. That said I have disassembled a couple moose, four caribou, and three black bears with my piranta and never wanted for more!
What bones are you cutting with a knife? I find a fold up Wyoming saw works best for bone work.
What bones are you cutting with a knife? I find a fold up Wyoming saw works best for bone work.
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I am a certified "knife nerd" but I've gravitated to three things.... A Wyoming Saw, a Wyoming knife and a Havalon.
This combo will do it all.
This combo will do it all.
Thebear_78
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I've never used the Wyoming knife but have found there is nothing you can't do with the other two
I have used the swing blade too, the dull tipped blade is great for skinning out the belly
I have used the swing blade too, the dull tipped blade is great for skinning out the belly
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I like the gut hook on the Wyoming knife and the short curved skinning side zips through hide wide fewer cuts... but yeah, I only carry it for convenience. If I didn't have to haul out ribs on bone I'd just pack a Havalon.
joelkdouglas
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I carry a Buck Zipper or a Buck Alpha fixed along with a Wyoming Saw.
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The only bones I cut are antelope ribs to get to the trachea. Parallel to the sternum
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FOTIS":1pzasgy5 said:
I bought one from michiganroadkill on the 24hourcampfire. Great knife and a great guy to deal with. Mine is scary sharp and holds and edge forever.
Dr. Vette
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FOTIS":k2y46z82 said:
I use the Sagen saw to do that. Slick as can be, and it has been around for years:
http://www.sageninc.com/
www.cutco-online.com They make the best hunting knife I have ever used. They make all sorts of cutlery and cooking pots and pans. The hunting knives with what they call the Double-D edge is REALLY SHARP and stays sharp for a loooooooog time. If it ever needs sharpened it is free and you can send up to three knives at a time and $5 for return shipping and the turn around is really quick. I use only this knife to totally prepare my deer. I de-bone all meat. It usually takes me an average of 20 minutes from the time I hang a deer up until I have all the meat off of it.
