Best Gutting Knife
08-09-2009, 05:33 AM
#11
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ponce de Leon Florida USA
Posts: 10,079
I've carried either a Schrade or a Case 9" folding knife for close to 40 years and use them for dang near anything. I've had a couple of gut hook Schrades and really like the gut hook feature, but when it gets a little dull I've never been able to sharpen the hook to a razor edge. I tried a Dremel and a chain saw file, but they just don't exactly do the job I wanted.
08-09-2009, 09:04 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Garfield NJ USA
Posts: 3,067
I've carried either a Schrade or a Case 9" folding knife for close to 40 years and use them for dang near anything. I've had a couple of gut hook Schrades and really like the gut hook feature, but when it gets a little dull I've never been able to sharpen the hook to a razor edge. I tried a Dremel and a chain saw file, but they just don't exactly do the job I wanted.
08-09-2009, 12:13 PM
#13
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,425
Usually the Buck folder that I carry, it has a 2 1/2 inch drop point blade...It's the plastic version of the Squire...I've also used the Duke which is the 3 inch version...
I've also used a Schrade Sharp Finger, just bought the new Bear version of the Sharp Finger they are made in AL) to replace the one stolen last year...I refuse to buy the made in Chine Schrades...
I've also used a Schrade Sharp Finger, just bought the new Bear version of the Sharp Finger they are made in AL) to replace the one stolen last year...I refuse to buy the made in Chine Schrades...
08-09-2009, 01:40 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NW Montana / SW Alberta Rockies
Posts: 3,258
I've never seen a gut hooked knife that I really liked, really don't need it, I'm convinced on the wyoming.
Bobby
08-09-2009, 10:43 PM
#16
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location:
Posts: 781
I'll take a good old knife over a new one any day. I use an old case xx folding hunter with the good carbon steel blades which are superior to stainless steel for holding an edge and they will sharpen to a razor edge. Go to ebay and type in "case xx hunter" or "case xx vintage knife" and you"ll find plenty good old hunting knives. They don't build knives like they used to IMO. 70' MODELS ON DOWN ARE THE BEST ONES.
08-09-2009, 10:46 PM
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location:
Posts: 781
I'll take a good old knife over a new one any day. I use an old case xx folding hunter with the good carbon steel blades which are superior to stainless steel for holding an edge and they will sharpen to a razor edge. Go to ebay and type in "case xx hunter" or "case xx vintage knife" and you"ll find plenty good old hunting knives. Look for one in real good shape as alot on there will be. They don't build knives like they used to IMO. You might spend 25-60 bucks on a good one but theyre well worth that. 70' MODELS ON DOWN ARE THE BEST ONES.
08-10-2009, 05:16 AM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Clifton, VA
Posts: 1,101
Take a look at Anza knives. They are U.S. made and quite affordable. Kind of neat process for making them. They start with a Nicholson file, anneal it to make it less brittle, and then shape it as desired. The handles are usually some type of resin impregnated wood or horn. The result is a high carbon knife that is easy to get crazy sharp, and keeps an edge. They are NOT stainless, but I never thought that was a big deal. Keep it oiled just like your rifle and it should last you a lifetime.
08-10-2009, 06:27 AM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Titusville Florida
Posts: 1,727
These two are my favorites.
http://www.outdooredge.com/product_d...D=8&prod_ID=29
http://www.havalon.com/xt-60knp.html
http://www.outdooredge.com/product_d...D=8&prod_ID=29
http://www.havalon.com/xt-60knp.html