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Im in the market for a good all purpose knife, something that i can take on a hunting trip and be able to gut, skin, stick ect. And something that should last me a good while. There seems to be so many different brands and styles i dont know where to start.
Bahco knife from miter ten.
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The Bahco knives you can often find for $15 at hardware stores are really surprisingly good, high grade stainless Swedish steel.
I have a Mora which is basically the same blade with a nicer handle but cost a bit more.
Heaps of other good options too which doesn't help you narrow it down much! But the Bahcos are pretty hard to beat for value.
If you are going to be sticking (as in pigs) then you will need something with a bit more blade length than if you just want a generally useful utility knife
I got a victonx or something like that cant remember now for $30 from ITM. serves me well and seems to keep fairly sharp. only problem is the sheath is losing a bit of thread now hasn't spilt open yet though.
And if you get a big long pig sticker it will be probably be a pain in the ass to try and skin+gut deer/goats/rabbits with. I don't think there is one knife design to actually do everything.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
I have all sorts of fine knifes. Budget may be needed to take into account.
So just an old skinning knife will do most jobs or the old bonening knife green river types x meat works.
I had a mate that use to take a small kitchen knife light and sharp he would say 4" blade.
If you have seen the tv programs then its differant to hunting requirements I think.
Mercator :D I reckon I'd stick a pig with one if its too big I have a gun anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
Which is why a man has so many of themQuote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
Cheers for the quick replys, maybe not so much sticking pigs, just a good utility knife would be what im after. Ive got my eye on one of these BUCK 119BR Special Cocobolo hunting knife | Trade Me Is this going to be too big, am i better off with a smaller blade or should something around this size do the trick?
Price wise im looking at around 100-150
That looks like a good knife for posing like croc dundee. Never tried using one as a hunting knife though.
a drop point is far more practical for skinning etc, the Kershaw Antelope Hunter and the Muela Kodiac are great all purpose hunting knives.
Kershaw Antelope Hunter II Knives RRP: $169 | Trade Me
haha maybe a smaller blade than. As posted above the Kershaw looks like a good knife and after reading a few reviews thats the style to go for by the sounds of things, also looking at this one GERBER GATOR DROP-POINT KNIFE | Trade MeQuote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
This eats buying in NZ for value.
Boker Arbolito El Trampero Fixed 4" N695 Steel Blade, Guayacan Wood Handles - KnifeCenter
You will land one for under your $150NZ. N695 steel is exactly the same as 440C steel. A real step up from Aus8 that the Kershaws and the stuff Bucks are are made from.
I've got the same Boker and for value and performance I haven't seen anything that will touch it. Mines got a different handle to the wood one.
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Yep that looks more practical :). Have used a Gerber 'big rock' which is a really nice knife to use and seems to hold its edge well. A tad bigger than the Gator I think but not oversize. Gerber Big Rock Camp plain edge Knife w/sheath | Trade MeQuote:
Originally Posted by DXROLLA
I use one of these and like it: MORA 2000 OUTDOOR / HUNTING KNIFE | Trade Me
Kershaw above is good too, as are the equivalent Buck options.
That is the go DXROLLA and they are as light as a light thing on its lightest day.Quote:
Originally Posted by DXROLLA
Svord drop point but you need to get the angler right then it is wickedly sharp. Good blade not like some of the rubbish stainless you get.
All of the suggestions except for the svord are made from poor quality steel that you will be always sharpening.
Buck, Gerber, and Kershaw are adequate for the purpose, but made from low grade steel. You could do a lot better with your $150 if you want something nice.
The knives advertised on here that are made in Palmy are good. The L6 steel they are made from is excellent and will last a life time. He makes a couple of very handy shapes.
I must be blind, could you point me to who makes and sells the knifes on here? Would love to get a nz hand made knife
Zedteq
Keep clicking what's new and look at the adds on top.
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Theses mine. Holds and edge well and the non skip is great
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I just bought a boker, yet to use it but I am confident it will be the ducks bollocksQuote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
I have a Buck Alpha with gut hook didn't find it that good when it came to the boning and cutting out the ass hole the vandgard or the Buck Zipper would be better.
The Sheath is to me very important I have lost good knives over the years bush bashing.The buck Zipper my mate lost because it unclipped.
I have sheaths that sink the knife deep so it wont fall out or get hooked up and pulled out as you work your way though crap. I also use a Simple double lock - rubber cord or tyre tube that sort of thing not hear to tell you how to dress.
But lose a good knife it's not good, Now that's gutting:wtfsmilie:
About 18months ago I went through a bit phase of trying out a whole bunch of knives ($10- $165) to find one that suited the way I use them.
I ended up with my old mercator remaining as back up and swapped to a short victorinix boning knife as the main working one.
People use and handle knives differently, good steel is nice but the way some people handle knives means the quality of the steel is wasted on them because they still need to sharpen it after the first animal.
If there is a decent knife shop near you go in there and you will atleast get a feeling of what fits right in your hand.
I use a svord farmers knife I paid $70 for it, easy to sharpen, holds a razor edge, excellent carbon steel, has a decent sheath and is Kiwi made oh and a rewa rewa handle.
Heres the link to buy Bahco.
These are cheap but man you can make them so sharp
Dont hurt too much when you loose one either .. ;) $10.50 plus freight buy two at a time = $30.00 delivered wicked as ..
Bahco 2444 Fixed Blade Knife - Knives & Chisels - Hand ToolsAttachment 7736
Probably 12C27 steel like Mora too which is good stuff.
Until your hands are arthritic and like claws. Then you need something about 4" for leverage, and some depth to the blade so that you don't have to grip it tightly to keep it stable when doing the back steaks. A drop point style will do these things and take the arse out etc. Better to get a decent knife now. Plus owning a decent knife is like owning a decent rifle. Its fun, and adds a different dimension to hunting.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmwsm
The good modern steels like 3V will bone out several deer without being touched.
Today I saw an old shearer using a Victorinox veggie knife to skin ,bone out a large boar and big Gizzie stag.Unbelievable skill.
They are a good wee knife, cheap and everywhere ;) There is normally two or three on the bike.
I've had a Frost's carbon steel drop-point bush knife for around ten years now and love it. Frost's are now part of the 'Mora' company I believe, which is named after the town the company originates from; Mora in Sweden.Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
Mine cost me around $30-40 originally and considering how long it's lasted and how well it performs I'd say that's outstanding value.
I've now added a small Buffalo Creek folding knife to my collection, that goes in my survival kit on my belt pouch, the bush knife goes in the pack.
I have a spare Bahco floating about in my zooki Hayden.
You are welcome to grab that for a bit to try.
See me tomorrow at work ;)
Agree, ive got 3 of these, 1 in my fishing kit, 1 in my car boot, 1 in my 'day pack'....cant be beat for value.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Happy
