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What are you using in the field #6493999 10/13/16 06:36 PM
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I have a Buck Vanguard (fixed blade) that I've been using to process animals but I just don't feel like it's doing the job I need it to do. I feel it's too big to safely use when you're in the cavity of animal. Curious what others are using.


Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494063 10/13/16 07:19 PM
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Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494105 10/13/16 07:47 PM
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Havalon knives like the piranta edge or baracuta blaze are really hard to beat for the money.

Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494106 10/13/16 07:49 PM
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Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494107 10/13/16 07:49 PM
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I've got a K-Bar that I got when I was 7. Still holds an edge.


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Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494525 10/14/16 01:50 AM
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If I am feeling nostalgic I will use my wife's grandfather Old Timer. I have several Buck knives, all work well. This summer I bought a custom built Damascus blade at the Texas Trophy Hunter Show, I'm looking forward to using it this season.


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Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494543 10/14/16 02:03 AM
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Use a 35 year old sharade 3 inch fixed blade knife. I have recently purchased a knives of Alaska knife that is similar in size and shape, but just enjoy having that old scharade with me. I bet it's cleaned over 100 big game animals.

Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494569 10/14/16 02:23 AM
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Have many knives that I have used over the years. Right now I am using an old knife I picked up in a antique store. No brand name but strong steel and holds a edge very well.

Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494583 10/14/16 02:30 AM
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I went with the Havalon last year.


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Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494680 10/14/16 04:03 AM
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Havalon

Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494681 10/14/16 04:04 AM
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An Old Timer that I've had since I was 18 yrs old and a Moore Maker




�A hunt based only on the trophies taken falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be.� -Fred Bear
Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494761 10/14/16 10:30 AM
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I seldom have to do it. I have 3 or 4 teens that hunt my land. On the occasions where I shoot a deer, I just tell them where it is and it's soon packed in a cooler. They all carry knives that I've cobbled together.


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Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6494815 10/14/16 11:54 AM
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I have been using a knife designed by Jerry Fisk:



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Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6495975 10/15/16 02:49 AM
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Knives of Alaska Light Hunter Combo is what I have in my bag, but have been looking for something new for an EDC knife. They hold a good edge and are easy to clean. The guthook is a really nice feature and it has been helping me with my tail splitting on my furs way more than I thought it would, just zips down them like butter.

http://www.knivesofalaska.com/item.asp?id=54

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Been using Buck knifes for years but Iv cleaned deer with a box cutter too

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Re: What are you using in the field [Re: ZK-315] #6495999 10/15/16 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted By: ZK-315



I have one of those in the safe it saw many many animals

Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6497185 10/16/16 02:37 AM
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A Stic knife and an older fixed blade Buck knife.

Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6497283 10/16/16 04:31 AM
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I will be using my new Mike Conner stainless skinner. Can't wait.


Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6498315 10/17/16 01:24 AM
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These are what I carry in the field. And a set of Forschners for processing...





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Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6499624 10/17/16 10:39 PM
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I have good knives, some wheel I use for hunting, but if it comes to skin an animal using a cheap and sharp Morakniv, if I lost on the field replaced it with a few euros, and not have to worry about the exhaustive maintenance when this dirty, I put it in the dishwasher


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Originally Posted By: Senik
I have good knives, some wheel I use for hunting, but if it comes to skin an animal using a cheap and sharp Morakniv, if I lost on the field replaced it with a few euros, and not have to worry about the exhaustive maintenance when this dirty, I put it in the dishwasher



Those are really good knives for the money.

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Yep, I have a Morakniv just like it and I paid around $12 or so for it. Those are great knives for the money. I also have a Gerber Profile and a SOG Field Pup, but the one I generally carry is a Stic custom knife that I won in a drawing on here a few years ago. I really love that knife.



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Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6505112 10/21/16 12:46 PM
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A friend of mine gave me a Cold Steel master hunter several years ago and I really like alot.


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Re: What are you using in the field [Re: Noble Savage] #6505671 10/21/16 07:49 PM
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last few years a 6" stiff boning
knife either a forschner or old hickory
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that's what works best for me and my way.
skin, quarters off, backstraps, neck roast,
zip locks, cooler.

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