Havalon knives

[Snakeriver]

I have used both and now leave the havalon at home. The OE gets to do all the work.

[splitshot]

    what do u guys do with the 20-30 other hunting knives sitting in the closet since u got  the havalon.   mike w

[MtnMuley]

What size fish are you meaning?  I've had the Barracuda for many years and filleted lots of fish. I just use a steel to touch up the blade after each use.

5-15 pound cats
30 pound kings
And slot limit sturgeon to be specific.
I know the sturgeon will use more than one tool/knife/cutting device, but just curious how the fillet aspect holds up against the bigger fish. I enjoy my bubba blade but am always in need of a new knife.

Ha, that's exacrly what I use. Love those Bubba Blades. 5 lb cats would be fine with the havalon. I'd stick to the Bubba blades for the 30 lb kings and sturgeon. The havalon works well on upper Columbia sockeye though.

Roger that.
I love my bubba blade.
I believe I'm going to order their kitchen knife, larger fillet knife and one of their stubby blades.
I haven't been in their site in a while and just looked today...I shouldn't have!

In all honesty, there is no need for the Havalon if a guy has a Bubba Blade. I have a few and really like the serrated one for walleye other larger spiny rays.

[Come Get Some]

All I use is the Havalon. I have been selling them since they first came out. I dont carry anything else. I gut ,skin and bone all my animals with it. I use 1 blade to do an entire elk and then do my deer with the same blade. If you keep a small diamond steel it is super easy to touch it up IF you cut hair. Dont cut hair and it will stay sharp for the entire job. It takes about an hour to gut, skin and bone an elk with one. I find no need to EVER split a pelvic on any animal. ALL of my hunting is done in the high country, every oz. counts. I can carry 2 Pirhana knives and 12 blades and still have less weight than almost any other knife and always have a razor sharp knife. I have only barely cut myself once when I first staring using the Pirhana

[h2ofowlr]

    what do u guys do with the 20-30 other hunting knives sitting in the closet since u got  the havalon.   mike w

I have all my old knives sitting in a box. I have used the Havalon for the past 10 years I believe.  Great knives and they have cleaned may animals.  I always pack one or two with me on my hunts.

[pianoman9701]

It's a good knife, but i like the outdoor edge better because of the spine's added stability.  The blades dont break as often.

I have both and like the thicker blades on the Outdoor Edge, too. You can also re-sharpen them easier in the field with a couple passes with a diamond steel if you don't want to replace the blade for whatever reason. I sharpen mine on a whetstone at home and I've been using it as a utility knife for a year, still using the original blade.

[brianb231]

We use them quite often. I think the company itself has great customer service. I got a havalon as a gift and it was defective. I emailed them and explained. They asked that I send a picture and then they sent me a new one out within days.

[WAcoyotehunter]

It's a good knife, but i like the outdoor edge better because of the spine's added stability.  The blades dont break as often.

+1

The outdoor edge is a good knife.  I can do a full elk with one blade easily.  I did three antelope but the blade was dulling quick

[WAcoueshunter]

I used to break blades on my piranta, but bought the newer 60A blades that are thicker and stronger and haven't had a problem since.  Usually one blade per animal for me, it does everything but split the pelvis, and there's no reason I would split the pelvis in the field anyway.  I also just got some of their new blade removers.  Super lightweight and easy to use, should remove any concern about changing blades in the field.

http://www.havalon.com/piranta-accessories-blade-remover-br-3p.html 

Bottom line - at less than 3 oz., I can't imagine carrying a different knife these days.

[7mmfan]

Another vote for the Havalon Titan. Been using it for 2 years now, broken down 7 deer and 1 elk with it exclusively. Once I learned the limitations of the replaceable blade, I rarely break them. Having the folding blade option is great for cutting knee joints and the head off. Could break a pelvis with it if you felt inclined to I'm sure.

[Firedogg]

 I put together a small kit that goes in my pack, fits in my back pocket, or snaps on my belt (it's a handy little pouch). It holds my license and tags, both the Piranta and Barracuta, spare blades for both, a multi tool, and a pair of exam gloves.

[Cascade]

Havalon Piranta is what I used this year on a bear, 2 deer and a moose.  Even with breaking a blade I think I only went through a total of 4 blades.

[Kit Carson]

I use little pliers when changing the blades

 
A must if u don't wanna lose a digit

[Gringo31]

I had borrowed a Havalon and broke the blade.  I now own an Outdoor Edge and really like it.  I agree bubba blades are great knives and I have one I just use for sturgeon.  I'll even sharpen my OE blade a few times before I replace it.....but I'm a tight wad.

[splitshot]

I love the outdoor edge, but u have 2 change the blade soon after using it .   don't let the blood dry cuz the blade will get stuck and it is tough 2 get it out.  am looking at the barracuta as an option 4 a saw.  mike w