Author Topic: Knife advice (Read 2366 times)

Irish · « **on:** January 21, 2007, 07:39:00 PM »

Looking for a new knife. Skinner, not big, not small, fixed blade. Looking for good steel, easy to sharpen, holds up well, blade with some belly. Mostly for deer and hogs. Well guys, give me some leads.

Smilingg · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2007, 07:42:00 PM »

How much do you want to spend?

sticshooter · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2007, 07:46:00 PM »

pm sent<><

Irish · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2007, 08:05:00 PM »

Like to stay around $100, give or take.

fxe · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2007, 08:21:00 PM »

I use a whitetail skinner by outdoor edge an like it alot.It is a T handle skinner with a gut hook.They come with a life time warranty also.

tippit · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2007, 08:26:00 PM »

Irish, Meet you in Atlanta, I think I can take care of you...Doc

Smilingg · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2007, 09:14:00 PM »

Irish--The Helle Fjellmann sells for $53. Its cousin, the Veidemann, goes for $61. (That is the guthook version.) Both of these fit the description of what you are looking for: "Skinner, not big, not small, fixed blade. Looking for good steel, easy to sharpen, holds up well, blade with some belly."

You can view them by going to the Tradgang Sponsor List above.

You could also purchase either of these blades without handles for about $20. If you have a bit of spare time this winter, acquiring a Helle blade is Step One in a good project.

By my lights, dollar for dollar, Helle offers about the best deal in the knife world, and Chad provides unbeatable service.

Wudstix · « **Reply #7 on:** January 21, 2007, 09:16:00 PM »

Irish; Get in touch with HighPockets and he'll make you one.

DarkeGreen · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2007, 11:31:00 AM »

I'm sure you already are aware that easy to sharpen and hold an edge are opposing qualities in a knife blade. Flexable and backbone are much the same and don't go together either. I just wanted to make note of it just in case someone reading this didn't.

Over the years I've tested a bunch of knives. I've found Buck has the best blade steal and temper of any production knife and will beat 80% of the customs for sell. Most of their better models sell in the $40 to $50 range. Russel's has an online guide that will get you up to snuff on the qualities of different metals used for blades by the better custom names. They sell them too.

If you have someone here make you one at least you'll know what steal to ask for to achieve you goals.

Irish · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2007, 02:21:00 PM »

I should of asked "best combination of holding an edge and easy sharpening".

I checked out the Randalls - now excepting orders for 2011 delivery - and I though O.L. had a long wait.

TimZeigler · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2007, 02:28:00 PM »

I second Highpockets.

Chad Sivertsen · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2007, 02:33:00 PM »

I agree that holding an edge and easy sharpening can be contradictory terms. I also believe there are exceptions to that and Helle knives are one of those exceptions, and yes I am biased. I'm sure there are other knives that can boast the same characteristics but probably not many in the same price range.

We have received many comments from customers relating stories of gutting and skinning multiple animals from deer to moose before sharpening was needed. And then they comment how easy it was to sharpen with normally just a touchup needed.

Happy Trails,
Chad Sivertsen

JC · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2007, 02:34:00 PM »

Irish....did ya miss Tippit's post? If you don't take him up on that....yer missin out on exactly what you're looking for!

Irish · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2007, 02:35:00 PM »

JC, I am going to get a knife from Jeff.

robtattoo · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2007, 02:37:00 PM »

I've got a few of these blades left. W2 carbon steel, 3-5/8" blade length. I can handle it in a huge variety of pretty woods & styles, if you're interested.

robtattoo · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2007, 02:38:00 PM »

Nuts! Too late :D

Irish · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2007, 02:44:00 PM »

robtatto, sent you a PM

DarkeGreen · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2007, 03:14:00 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Irish:
I should of asked "best combination of holding an edge and easy sharpening".

I checked out the Randalls - now excepting orders for 2011 delivery - and I though O.L. had a long wait.

Russell's has Randalls in stock if you really want one.

DarkeGreen · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2007, 03:19:00 PM »

How's this for a production knife? It's not their normal steal but AST34 isn't a bad choice.

It is a Buck Koji.

kctreeman · « **Reply #19 on:** January 23, 2007, 08:01:00 AM »

Irish, get something good and sharp. I plan on doing some shooting down there in TX. Get something big enough to feel in your pocket. You know how it is trying to find that knife when you need it.


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