havalon or outdoor edge

[Whitpirate]

  am getting one for Christmas, fine.     what do I do with the 15 or 20 knives I already have?   what did you guys who switched do with yours?   mike w

Keep them   Knives are like guns and fishing poles.   No such thing as enough.

I have the new Havalon Titan.  Best of both worlds and the only knife in the kill kit.  Used it on 4 pigs and 2 elk now.

Didn't know about the Titan.  Looks like I have another knife to buy

have Havalon and Outdoor edge.  I like them both.   The Havalon is weaker.  Just have to know how to use them.

It isn't perfect but it comes close...

[KFhunter]

I like that 

[Coastal_native]

Have used both plenty.  Similar experiences as others.  Havalon blades break fairly easy, especially if you prefer to carry one knife for completely breaking down an animal...gutting, skinning, separating joints, boning out meat.  The outdoor edge is more rigid and has a more traditional folding knife feel to it, however, I've found that the little contour/ridge where the blade slides into the knife is problematic for some tasks, such as separating bone and slicing meat.  I love both knives, but I might lean slightly towards the outdoor edge for it's easy blade replacement and traditional folding knife feel.

[huntandjeep]

Another vote for the Outdoor edge.

[carpsniperg2]

I carry both. I favor the outdoor edge a lot more for all around work. I like the havalon for caping and finer work. I like the havalon a lot more with the new thicker blades. The 60xt blades break a lot easier with almost any flex. Now i carry both.

[Coastal_native]

I carry both. I favor the outdoor edge a lot more for all around work. I like the havalon for caping and finer work. I like the havalon a lot more with the new thicker blades. The 60xt blades break a lot easier with almost any flex. Now i carry both.

Good point.  Havalon is much better for caping.

[D-Rock425]

I have the swingblade and still use that all the time.  I also pack my havalon now too.  I haven't tried the outdoor edge knife with replaceable blades.

[D-Rock425]

If I'm packing in and weight is an issue I'm only taking the havalon.

[splitshot]

  I wonder when outdoor edge will come out with a copy like the titan.  I like the titan but am getting the edge.  mike w

[High Climber]

I used the Havalonpiranta last year, worked up two elk and a deer with it including caping and turning the face. Worked great but needed a fixed blade for popping joints and working the hide from around the base of antlers. Used the Titan this year and it was perfect for me. I've never had an issue changing blades and usually go through 5-6 of them per critter to maintain a super sharp blade. Haven't tried the outdoor edge but know a few guys that run them and love them. Still wonder about popping joints with them as I don't carry a bone saw. I think you will be happy with either.

[dreamunelk]

  am getting one for Christmas, fine.     what do I do with the 15 or 20 knives I already have?   what did you guys who switched do with yours?   mike w

Keep them   Knives are like guns and fishing poles.   No such thing as enough.

I have the new Havalon Titan.  Best of both worlds and the only knife in the kill kit.  Used it on 4 pigs and 2 elk now.

Didn't know about the Titan.  Looks like I have another knife to buy

have Havalon and Outdoor edge.  I like them both.   The Havalon is weaker.  Just have to know how to use them.

It isn't perfect but it comes close...

It is just a click away

[Tbar]

My only complaint about the outdoor edge is the release button, no matter what I always seem to grip it.  It is so annoying to me that I'll take the Havalon most of the time.  I usually have no problems breaking an animal down with either one.

[Wa hunter]

I have had a few Havalons they work well but the new Kershaw lonerock
  looks increasing at 40.00.  It comes with 15 blades and a buddy knife.

[X-Force]

I've been sold on the havalon. 2 bear, 3 elk, 4 deer... broke a couple blades but they are easy to change out. Wear cut resistant gloves

[dreamunelk]

  am getting one for Christmas, fine.     what do I do with the 15 or 20 knives I already have?   what did you guys who switched do with yours?   mike w

Keep them   Knives are like guns and fishing poles.   No such thing as enough.

I have the new Havalon Titan.  Best of both worlds and the only knife in the kill kit.  Used it on 4 pigs and 2 elk now.

Didn't know about the Titan.  Looks like I have another knife to buy

have Havalon and Outdoor edge.  I like them both.   The Havalon is weaker.  Just have to know how to use them.

It isn't perfect but it comes close...

It is just a click away

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My only complaint about the outdoor edge is the release button, no matter what I always seem to grip it.  It is so annoying to me that I'll take the Havalon most of the time.  I usually have no problems breaking an animal down with either one.

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Agree that button is in the wrong place.

Breaking down is easy with either.