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Looking for a Hunting Knife Set for skinning and processing.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 11:09 am
Posted on 2/19/19 at 11:09 am
I was looking to get a skinning knife so I don't have to reply on others. Just learning the ropes of skinning and braking down. I came across this 5pc set for 11.98, is there a reason not to get this? I don't mind spending a little $ if its warranted...but for 12 bucks it has everything you would need for me to skin and process into the mains all in a hard case with a blade hone.
I have some tree limb cutters I can dedicate to the hooves and head. Or they have kits with hacksaws if its better to have a saw on hand?
I also have a Chef’sChoice 15 Trizor XV EdgeSelect Professional sharpener that puts a 15 degree edge but I dontk now if thats good to go on 420?
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I have some tree limb cutters I can dedicate to the hooves and head. Or they have kits with hacksaws if its better to have a saw on hand?
I also have a Chef’sChoice 15 Trizor XV EdgeSelect Professional sharpener that puts a 15 degree edge but I dontk now if thats good to go on 420?
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420 stainless and features an 8 in. butcher knife, 4-1/4 in. boning/camping knife, 4 in. skinning knife and heavy-duty cleaver Heavy duty stainless steel construction Includes sharpening rod Durable storage case included Ideal for outdoorsmen Designed for durability and comfort Set contains: 4-knives, sharpening rod, durable carrying case
This post was edited on 2/19/19 at 11:15 am
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Posted on 2/19/19 at 11:14 am to NOLAGT
For $12, I'd say it's safe to say that you'll get what you pay for here. Buy decent knives so you don't get pissed off having to stop mid deer to sharpen a POS knife. I've been there, not doing it again.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 11:15 am to way_south
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I've been there, not doing it again.
I haven't that's why im asking the OGs of the OB
Anyone got any recs? I like the idea of in a case for grab n go and not having to stop a lot to sharpen. At that point im trying to get to my bourbon and da fire.
This post was edited on 2/19/19 at 11:17 am
Posted on 2/19/19 at 11:29 am to NOLAGT
My buddy, an elk slayer, uses a folding utility knife. The same one he uses whilst working at a paper mill.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 11:40 am to LSUintheNW
Yea I know it really doesn't take much...I have been doing it with a little pocket buck knife...well the skinning part. Id really like a gut hook on the end of it. I would also like to have a set for dragging around hunting and not my every day kitchen knives so thats why im interested in the boning knife and the cleaver or something bigger to take the ribs off the backbone with out a saw if need be.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 11:44 am to NOLAGT
I've got a few knives. The 2 best are my Gerber folding skinning knife and a Browning knife my Dad got me at Academy. that Browning is cheap and I knew my Dad was just being nice (He doesn't hunt) It turned out to be my favorite. It probably cost $30 tops.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 12:18 pm to NOLAGT
If you want a knife that can handle most of deer cleaning needs get a Buck Woodsman 102.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 12:35 pm to NOLAGT
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Yea I know it really doesn't take much
Some folks on here think it does.
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I have been doing it with a little pocket buck knife...well the skinning part. Id really like a gut hook on the end of it
You can buy disposable gut hooks for 6 or 7 bucks. Have used them to cut felts off a paper machine so I know they're tough.
I own the buck bucklite, has a gut hook and cost 40 bucks. Also have the woodsman mentioned. That's more than enough.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 12:38 pm to NOLAGT
I carry a pretty big buck knife with a gut hook for batoning wood/gut hook and then an outdoor edge for everything else.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 12:39 pm to NOLAGT
Posted on 2/19/19 at 1:36 pm to NOLAGT
Raptor razor
That’s all I’m gonna say.
That’s all I’m gonna say.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 1:58 pm to NOLAGT
Use a razor knife with replaceable blades for skinning.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 2:02 pm to wickowick
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with replaceable blades for skinning
That does sound appealing not having to sharpen it all the time and blades are cheep and compact.
All good things to conciser...keep them coming and ill look at all the suggestions.
Those Raptor Razors looks like they will F you up lol
Posted on 2/19/19 at 2:16 pm to LSUintheNW
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My buddy, an elk slayer, uses a folding utility knife. The same one he uses whilst working at a paper mill.
Up here in Alaska there is something very similar that seems to be well liked. I don't recall the name, but I will look it up when I get home and post. It has several inter-changeable blades. I had never used it or heard of it before getting here.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 2:29 pm to NOLAGT
The replaceable blade knives are awesome for caping animals out but really struggle cutting meat from bone, popping joints, and even in the gutting process. But they're incredible at caping.
For a general use, I'd get a Benchmade Steep Country with the gut hook. $115 fix blade and it'll cover you in pretty much any game cleaning situation. Blade is a hardened steel that will stay sharp long enough to clean any single big game animal short of probably a moose. I recommend the blaze orange handle so it's easier to find in a gut pile...
Benchmade Steep Country w/ guthook - $115
For a general use, I'd get a Benchmade Steep Country with the gut hook. $115 fix blade and it'll cover you in pretty much any game cleaning situation. Blade is a hardened steel that will stay sharp long enough to clean any single big game animal short of probably a moose. I recommend the blaze orange handle so it's easier to find in a gut pile...
Benchmade Steep Country w/ guthook - $115
This post was edited on 2/19/19 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 2/19/19 at 2:36 pm to NOLAGT
only need three tools:
wyoming knife with replaceable blades. I use a new blade each year. wish they still made the stainless handles, my dad has one from way back.
dexter russell skinning knife
loppers or hacksaw for bones
wyoming knife with replaceable blades. I use a new blade each year. wish they still made the stainless handles, my dad has one from way back.
dexter russell skinning knife
loppers or hacksaw for bones
Posted on 2/19/19 at 2:44 pm to NOLAGT
You can get 2 or 3 knives for not that much more than that, so I'd avoid it, plus with my luck I'm breaking that $3 clever the first time I use it.
Personally I like a separate gut hook that uses replaceable razor blades, they're cheap and you dont have to sharpen them Amazon
Daily Chef from Sam's boning/filet knives are severely underrated for value and function.
Skin them out with a good pocket knife, but my favorite is an Old Hickory Skinner Amazon
Throw all of that in a roll up knife bag, or a small tool bag Amazon Although, getting a bigger roll up bag makes the kit expandable.
So for about $50-60, you have a much better set that is less bulky than a cheap plastic briefcase, obviously you can spend much more, but that will get you through most animals and situations. Another thing I would look into would be a good pair of shears (birds, frogs, rabbits), and you can add a honing rod
Personally I like a separate gut hook that uses replaceable razor blades, they're cheap and you dont have to sharpen them Amazon
Daily Chef from Sam's boning/filet knives are severely underrated for value and function.
Skin them out with a good pocket knife, but my favorite is an Old Hickory Skinner Amazon
Throw all of that in a roll up knife bag, or a small tool bag Amazon Although, getting a bigger roll up bag makes the kit expandable.
So for about $50-60, you have a much better set that is less bulky than a cheap plastic briefcase, obviously you can spend much more, but that will get you through most animals and situations. Another thing I would look into would be a good pair of shears (birds, frogs, rabbits), and you can add a honing rod
Posted on 2/19/19 at 3:04 pm to NOLAGT
Been through a lot of knives, Cutco is good for breaking joints in the legs and tail, no need for a saw so no bone fragments, also it doesn't dull when you hit the bone. Replaceable blades on the outdoor edge keeps you always with a fresh blade. Gutting Knife is 10x better than any gut hook. I've cleaned many of deer, this combo really holds up.
Cutco Gut Hook Hunting Knife - Gut Hook Hunting Knife
Outdoor Edge Razor-Pro® - Replaceable Razor-Blade/Gutting Blade Folding Combo - Outdoor Edge
Cutco Gut Hook Hunting Knife - Gut Hook Hunting Knife
Outdoor Edge Razor-Pro® - Replaceable Razor-Blade/Gutting Blade Folding Combo - Outdoor Edge
This post was edited on 2/19/19 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 2/19/19 at 4:34 pm to wickowick
quote:That’s what I’ve come to do. I use the ones with the razor insert.
Use a razor knife with replaceable blades for skinning.
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