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I'm getting into a bit of hunting looking at mostly deer and pig (stalking them, not with dogs).
What knives do I need for field dressing a deer/pig and butchering them?
I"m just starting up and am on a pretty tight budget..
If you could help that would be mean
Cheers
Tom
A short boning knife will sort everything you need, cost you roughly $30 plus a sheath to put it in.
Look at the Bahco knives at Mitre10 and the likes.
bacho on your belt and a Mercator folder in your daybag.......sorted.
Bahco as above and make your own from an old saw blade.
Somewhere there is a knife thread, some of us have a little bit of a problem.... Spend 10mins deciding which one to take
cheers team...
I'll have a look into these bahco's as they fit my budget pretty well haha..
I do have a soft spot for leather and wood though so can't promise I won't be tempted to spill a couple more pennys on a wooden handle!
Someone on here makes custom knives, can't remember their username, I'm sure someone can tag them
Another vote for Bahco, I have a fancy knife now but the only thing it does better than the Bahco is being a heavy little bugger
haha I'm not willing to throw down custom knife money..
i was considering the svord boner knife but will probably just go with the bahco to keep my meat cheap
Never used a bahco myself but they do seem to be a good place to start
She looks like shes in good nick, some good eating there!Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
Its easy, every hunt you come home from you take that knife off and put another one on, take week about turns, no problems here!!\Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
I have just knocked up a sheath for a F Dick straight boning knife. Can supply knife and sheath for $125 plus postage if keen. Can post photos if you want
Hamish
Wood and leather as well as custom will be $380 for this guy.
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They work just fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
Wow that's a gorgeous combo.Quote:
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Nice and light and easy to handle too, made from N690 stainless steelQuote:
Originally Posted by Dougie
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Beautiful. My partner just got a Benchmade from his dad for his birthday. I love the leather sheaths eh.Quote:
Originally Posted by HNTMAD
Would like one of yours but it would be blasphemy to put a plastic handle Svord in it!!! [emoji33]
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If the bacho brigade can do it then so can you [emoji6]Quote:
Originally Posted by Dougie
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Just replaced my old Gerber Gator after the handle was falling to bits after 16 years of hard use. So got my first quality folding knife Benchmade Contego with CPM-M4 steel and the Havalon Paranta.
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That havalon looks an interesting blade, small and sharp for skinning
Someone should probably mention Victory Knives too, for about $30 you could get a drop-point with a plastic sheath. I've noticed my Bahco blade tends to chip a bit and, maybe its the way I sharpen it but I can't seem to put a good edge on it in the field. I'd say Victory knives have better steel, I seem to be able to put a better edge on them anyway.
bahco is good value for money. but i prefer the buck "zipper" . the gut hook is great for skinning
The bahco comes up like a razor when sharpened with ceramic rodsQuote:
Originally Posted by LittleDave
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1. First knife bought about 16 yrs ago, trusty ol' Gerber Guthook
2. Got this little ripper from a knife maker in Tauraunga, fantastic on the skinning front...
3. Got the Ken Onion boner/filleter not long ago, a beaut little knife...
4. And for the bigger jobs a set of knives from Shark Knives in Kaitaia.
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where did you get your Havalon from @tikka ? What model is that?
I have a Havalon Piranha Edge on order from Blademaster for about $65. He doesn't stock them but can get them in
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Tahr insist that you use them...Quote:
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Originally Posted by Tahr
A mate bought a box load back from the US the other boys have the hi-viz orange, I have the stainless steel piranta original.Quote:
Originally Posted by LOC
Started to use a Victory knife for field work now, seems darn good. Have a gerber drop point as a spare one for the back pack.Prob get a Bahco and see what the fuss is all about :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by LittleDave
Quality steel, great blade that maintains its edge, the humble Svord Peasent knife is HARD to beat- made right here in New Zealand(nope I don't work for them)
Hell. What are you comparing the Svord with?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter
I have a few cheap knives, Victory boning and Bahco. The bahco is super sharp but I find it easier to sharpen up the Victory. Softer steel I guess.
Victory gets my vote.
Got a victory Skinner and bones like them Bo h but keep them at home, prefer as small folder for being out and about
Blademaster called to say the Havalon Piranta arrived today so picked it up. They have another one in stock at $75 if anyone is looking for one. Should be on le web store
