- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
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?
LINK
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?
LINK
quote:
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
14
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 11:44 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 12:38 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 2:36 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 7:00 pm to NOLAGT
Get a good drop point skinner in carbon steel and learn how to sharpen it. The art of sharpening is slowly being replaced by changeable blade knives. No one is going to remember the Havalon tbat their powpow handed down to them.
For everything past the skinning rack it’s hard to beat dexter russels.
For everything past the skinning rack it’s hard to beat dexter russels.
Posted on 2/19/19 at 7:20 pm to NOLAGT
I bought a Buck knife set and it had the 3 basic blades. Metal frame grips and blades, easy to wash and sharpen when necessary. 
Posted on 2/20/19 at 4:14 am to NOLAGT
Old Timer with guthook on back of blade.
New model is 158OT
I have a few of the older ones which are much easier to sharpen.
Very hard to beat for a decent purpose built deer cleaner
New model is 158OT
I have a few of the older ones which are much easier to sharpen.
Very hard to beat for a decent purpose built deer cleaner
Posted on 2/21/19 at 1:49 pm to NOLAGT
There's no way that kit can not be junk. With that said, all you need is a simple sharp blade. It need not be heavy nor thick.
A 6" Boner, either stiff or flex from Dexter Russel will clean and process deer all day long.
Seperate everything at the joints, and you don't need a big blade.
The most demanding spot is splitting the sternum, and even that isn't really totally necessary.
If you want to, get a meat saw for cutting through bone roasts and splitting the sternum.
A 6" Boner, either stiff or flex from Dexter Russel will clean and process deer all day long.
Seperate everything at the joints, and you don't need a big blade.
The most demanding spot is splitting the sternum, and even that isn't really totally necessary.
If you want to, get a meat saw for cutting through bone roasts and splitting the sternum.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News