Good knife purchase for new hunter?

[BigFatGuy]

Let's say you want to participate with the gutting/field dressing of your first kill (a pig).

Let's say you don't want to show up with no tools of your own, but realize you aren't going to show up with a complete set of perfect blades and tools.

let's say you aren't filthy rich.

What one or two knives would you buy?

Thanks!

[H8Mud]

Let's say you want to participate with the gutting/field dressing of your first kill (a pig).

Let's say you don't want to show up with no tools of your own, but realize you aren't going to show up with a complete set of perfect blades and tools.

let's say you aren't filthy rich.

What one or two knives would you buy?

Thanks!

I have been hunting my whole life and used many tools to dress all sorts of types of game. In the last 5 years I have used nothing but a MoraKniv, and loved every bit of it. I use this knife annually for roughly 2-3 pigs, at least 1 deer, dozens and dozens of fish and over 300 ducks and geese. TRY ONE!

https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Stainless-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/B004ZAIXSC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525215759&sr=8-3&keywords=morakniv&dpID=31-3l7kRNuL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

edit....I just counted and I own 7 of these

[evanboyle]

Havalon Piranta. It's all I use for duck, turkey, deer, pig, etc. Can usually skin, gut, and get all the primal cuts off a deer with a single blade.

Since that is a cheap option, I'd also get a swept blade filet knife for trimming silver skin and final pre-cook prep. They work well for removing shoulders too but I still use the havalon for all the dirty stuff & de-boning.

[maidendeth13]

Havalon or outdoor edge.

I used the swingblaze from outdoor edge for awhile and liked it. I have an outdoor edge EDC lite now that I like also, replaceable blades, cheap, sharp, lightweight. I like it.

[ef9boy88]

Outdoor Edge Wild Pair.

[jjjjeremy]

Gerber Vital. Same thing as the havalon, outdoor edge, etc. Super light, and you don't need anything other than a scalpel to break down any big game animal.

[elk hunter]

What you see here has done from small trout and birds to Moose, it's all you need.

[BigFatGuy]

What is the brass thing above the saw? A hone?

[elk hunter]

EZE-LAP DIAMOND "M" WESTMINSTER CA 92683

[BigFatGuy]

Am I imagining it, or does the Gerber Vital have a better blade-lock than the havalon?

[180ls1]

Havalon or outdoor edge.

I used the swingblaze from outdoor edge for awhile and liked it. I have an outdoor edge EDC lite now that I like also, replaceable blades, cheap, sharp, lightweight. I like it.

Exactly this.

Ill never go back to a traditional fixed blade unless its my backup.

[NapalmCheese]

I've been using a Buck 110 for field dressing for the last few years. I find it convenient, solid, and works just fine for field dressing. You don't really need a lot of blade for that anyway.

I butcher back at camp, and for butchering I use a 5 inch semi-flex boning knife (F Dick is my preference).

For a 3rd knife in the kit I'd bring something to use for a steaking knife, though you can get buy with the boning knife.

I know I'm in the apparent minority here, but I don't much care for the Havalons. IMO it's too much of a bother to swap blades out, too much of a bother to bring extra blades on the trip, too much of a bother to order the correct blades, the liner lock always seemed flimsy to me (on the Havalon's specifically), and since I generally only carry one knife with me when I'm hunting I want something a little more general purpose. So, I carry a slightly larger lock back and a small sharpener.

Though on a side note: A drop point makes opening the body cavity a little less risky in regards to puncturing organs. A clip point makes it easier to start the 'butt cut' to cut around the anus so you can pull it out through the pelvis. I also like clip points for starting skinning cuts around the legs.

[scotty99]

Havalon Piranta. It's all I use for duck, turkey, deer, pig, etc. Can usually skin, gut, and get all the primal cuts off a deer with a single blade.

Since that is a cheap option, I'd also get a swept blade filet knife for trimming silver skin and final pre-cook prep. They work well for removing shoulders too but I still use the havalon for all the dirty stuff & de-boning.

This is the correct answer. The Havalon may not be pretty, but what a tool.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[alks207]

I have a havalon piranta and outdoor edge. I prefer outdoor edge since the blade is sturdier and longer, and it's easier to resharpen

[bigboarstopper]

If your talking pigs, havalon and a utility knife.