havalon titan

[Commando]

anyone use this knife? i need to get a havalon and ran across these. is the two blade setup necessary or is the regular one blade piranta all ill need to skin, and quarter a elk?

[Clearcut]

This is just my opinion but the havalon piranha is not the knife you wanna use for quartering.. Skinning it works fine but the blades are very thin and can be fairly tough to get off an on the Handle.. I just bought the outdoor edge razor pro.. Now this knife in my option is a much better all around knife. Much heavier blade.. Easier replacement... I do like my havalon as well but I would use it strictly for caping a animal.. I feel that is the right tool for the job. I have broke a few havalon blades there pretty thin an scary sharp.

[Eli346]

I broke a Piranta blade and ran it up underneath a knuckle on my middle finger. Paper towel, twine, and duct tape and I was good to go but it could have had some stitches if I was so inclined. I now carry the Outdoor Edge I like the Razor Pro because it also has the gut hook plus a bunch of replaceable blades for the knife itself. I resharpen the replaceable blades and they last a lot longer.

[et1702]

I've used my Piranta to quarter several elk over the past several years.  Just have to be careful not to use side pressure.  Works great.  I order a pack of the heavier blades, and works like a charm.  Although, I do like the look of that new OE Razor Pro.  Looks like much easier (and safer) blade change!

ET

[7mmfan]

Got one last year and love it. I broke down my deer with one replaceable blade and used the heavy blade for working joints and other parts where some side pressure or bending might happen. I don't see a need for any other knife at this point.

[Smossy]

I have a titan. The large blade is solid as a rock and would be great for getting theough knuckles and harder to cut spots. The scalpel side has a lock so don't gotta worry about it accidentally opening up. I love mine. Havent used it on an animal yet tho.

[washingtonhunter121]

I had one of the first outdoor edge razors and yes it has an easier exchange for the blades but in my experience that ease of use for the exchange equaled it not holding the blade in place of the locking mechanism got anything in it. Then clean it out waste a bunch of time. So I much prefer the havalon over that. Get the heavy blades and be careful popping a blade in and out but much better ymmv

[wadu1]

I use the Piranta for ducks and geese, haven't got a chance to work on anything bigger. I gave one to a buddy in MT who used it on 5 B tagged deer last year got them all skinned and quartered with 2 blades. The Titan is on my list of things to get it I ever get out for big game. I'm not a fan of OE their knives are not that robust and they can be snobs at the ShotShow. 

[Commando]

Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on one.

[dscubame]

This is just my opinion but the havalon piranha is not the knife you wanna use for quartering.. Skinning it works fine but the blades are very thin and can be fairly tough to get off an on the Handle.. I just bought the outdoor edge razor pro.. Now this knife in my option is a much better all around knife. Much heavier blade.. Easier replacement... I do like my havalon as well but I would use it strictly for caping a animal.. I feel that is the right tool for the job. I have broke a few havalon blades there pretty thin an scary sharp.

I bought one and gave it away for just the reason you stated, "scary sharp".
But I really like the idea so I bought another one but again came to senses and gave that one away too.
I keep hearing horror stories on the cuts these things make when a mistake is made.
Next time I have a surgical scalpel in my hands I will be a doctor, so not in my lifetime.
I have paid attention to weight on every other item but this and I like the comfort of the little saw with the Alaskan Blade Trader.  All in under 40lbs for 7 days sacrificing a little with the Blade Trader. 

[TheHunt]

I have used the havalon piranha on at least 4 elk with out any problems.  It is all about blade control.

[Dan-o]

This is just my opinion but the havalon piranha is not the knife you wanna use for quartering.. Skinning it works fine but the blades are very thin and can be fairly tough to get off an on the Handle.. I just bought the outdoor edge razor pro.. Now this knife in my option is a much better all around knife. Much heavier blade.. Easier replacement... I do like my havalon as well but I would use it strictly for caping a animal.. I feel that is the right tool for the job. I have broke a few havalon blades there pretty thin an scary sharp.

I bought one and gave it away for just the reason you stated, "scary sharp".
But I really like the idea so I bought another one but again came to senses and gave that one away too.
I keep hearing horror stories on the cuts these things make when a mistake is made.
Next time I have a surgical scalpel in my hands I will be a doctor, so not in my lifetime.
I have paid attention to weight on every other item but this and I like the comfort of the little saw with the Alaskan Blade Trader.  All in under 40lbs for 7 days sacrificing a little with the Blade Trader.

Hey, if you get another one, will you give it to me?

[3dvapor]

I skin 3 to 4 elk a year with the havalon.  I also carry the bone saw and fillet knife which works well for deboning front quarters.   I've also cut myself while using it to cut the ends off my motorcycle grips.  That finger still feels numb at the end.lol

[dscubame]

This is just my opinion but the havalon piranha is not the knife you wanna use for quartering.. Skinning it works fine but the blades are very thin and can be fairly tough to get off an on the Handle.. I just bought the outdoor edge razor pro.. Now this knife in my option is a much better all around knife. Much heavier blade.. Easier replacement... I do like my havalon as well but I would use it strictly for caping a animal.. I feel that is the right tool for the job. I have broke a few havalon blades there pretty thin an scary sharp.

I bought one and gave it away for just the reason you stated, "scary sharp".
But I really like the idea so I bought another one but again came to senses and gave that one away too.
I keep hearing horror stories on the cuts these things make when a mistake is made.
Next time I have a surgical scalpel in my hands I will be a doctor, so not in my lifetime.
I have paid attention to weight on every other item but this and I like the comfort of the little saw with the Alaskan Blade Trader.  All in under 40lbs for 7 days sacrificing a little with the Blade Trader.

Hey, if you get another one, will you give it to me?

Your names on #3 DanO

[kentrek]

This is just my opinion but the havalon piranha is not the knife you wanna use for quartering.. Skinning it works fine but the blades are very thin and can be fairly tough to get off an on the Handle.. I just bought the outdoor edge razor pro.. Now this knife in my option is a much better all around knife. Much heavier blade.. Easier replacement... I do like my havalon as well but I would use it strictly for caping a animal.. I feel that is the right tool for the job. I have broke a few havalon blades there pretty thin an scary sharp.

I bought one and gave it away for just the reason you stated, "scary sharp".
But I really like the idea so I bought another one but again came to senses and gave that one away too.
I keep hearing horror stories on the cuts these things make when a mistake is made.
Next time I have a surgical scalpel in my hands I will be a doctor, so not in my lifetime.
I have paid attention to weight on every other item but this and I like the comfort of the little saw with the Alaskan Blade Trader.  All in under 40lbs for 7 days sacrificing a little with the Blade Trader.

  good for caping....but much prefer a "duller" heavier knife for most of the work