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What are you using in the field
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10/13/16 06:36 PM
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Noble Savage
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Light Foot
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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.
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/13/16 07:19 PM
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ZK-315
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/13/16 07:47 PM
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MacDaddy21
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Havalon knives like the piranta edge or baracuta blaze are really hard to beat for the money.
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/13/16 07:49 PM
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HoldPoint
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/13/16 07:49 PM
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Bmnloader
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I've got a K-Bar that I got when I was 7. Still holds an edge.
It's true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance. Ronald Reagan
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/14/16 01:50 AM
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GPS
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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.
Greg
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/14/16 02:03 AM
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Erny
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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.
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/14/16 02:23 AM
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Wilhunt
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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.
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Re: What are you using in the field
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10/14/16 02:30 AM
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Stratgolfer
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I went with the Havalon last year.
"I was called by the Yorkers a outlaw, and later by the english a rebel" Ethan Allen
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/14/16 04:03 AM
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Growley
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/14/16 04:04 AM
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Sirrah243
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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
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/14/16 10:30 AM
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Dave Davidson
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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.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: What are you using in the field
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10/14/16 11:54 AM
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hetman
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I have been using a knife designed by Jerry Fisk:
"Lesser mortals are pitied for the misfortune in not being born Texan."
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/15/16 02:49 AM
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7x57
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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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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/15/16 02:53 AM
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Navasot
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Hollywood
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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: Noble Savage]
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10/15/16 03:04 AM
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Navasot
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Hollywood
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And pink gloves don't forget those
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Re: What are you using in the field
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10/15/16 03:07 AM
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Navasot
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Hollywood
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I have one of those in the safe it saw many many animals
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/16/16 02:37 AM
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bigjoe8565
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A Stic knife and an older fixed blade Buck knife.
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/16/16 04:31 AM
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samsamthemex
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I will be using my new Mike Conner stainless skinner. Can't wait.
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/17/16 01:24 AM
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Longhunter
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These are what I carry in the field. And a set of Forschners for processing...
Longhunter >>>-------> Make It Count!!!<><
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/17/16 10:39 PM
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Senik
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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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Re: What are you using in the field
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10/17/16 10:53 PM
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MacDaddy21
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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 Those are really good knives for the money.
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Re: What are you using in the field
[Re: Noble Savage]
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10/18/16 02:18 AM
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Grizz
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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]
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10/21/16 12:46 PM
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LG
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A friend of mine gave me a Cold Steel master hunter several years ago and I really like alot.
Never look a monkey in the eye
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Re: What are you using in the field
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10/21/16 07:49 PM
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last few years a 6" stiff boning knife either a forschner or old hickory start to finish. i have a big box of every kind and price of knife, but that's what works best for me and my way. skin, quarters off, backstraps, neck roast, zip locks, cooler.
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