Havalon knives

[T-Dozzer]

I have broken down 15 deer/elk with a havalon & never broken  a blade. Both gutted & gutless.
Very lightweight. Wont go back to a heavier knife.

[dscubame]

I have given the Havalon away twice now. 

I simply have found that I enjoy the tradition of taking a break, sitting on the log, and sharpening the blade with 4 or 5 stokes a side every 20 minutes or so while breaking down the elk.

[2MANY]

This year it seamed that the new replacement blades I ran  dulled up way faster and I was changing blades far more frequently.
Seemed skinning hide off the hind quarters really dulled them quickly.

I've ran the same body for the past +- 10 years but they new blades seem cheaper.
Just saying.

[MtnMuley]

This year it seamed that the new replacement blades I ran  dulled up way faster and I was changing blades far more frequently.
Seemed skinning hide off the hind quarters really dulled them quickly.

I've ran the same body for the past +- 10 years but they new blades seem cheaper.
Just saying.

I agree 100%. Never changed out so many blades this year. Couldn't believe how fast they'd dull just skinning quarters. Used 4 different kinds, but they were all new purchases. I'm going back to the free ones from the doc.

[JakeLand]

I use the 60A blades during trapping season I can skin several bobcats with pads and claws intact on one blade . I did get some blades on amazon the were the 60 T and they are half the length and suck
 I won't change using the piranta as long as they keep making the 60A blades

[actionshooter]

CON:
 I slipped changing a blade on my Piranta and damn near cut my trigger finger off, 2 days away from my ride out of a wilderness area. It was ugly, got more of my own blood on me than the deer and more or less scared the crap out of me.
 Definitely will be more careful in the future.

[carpsniperg2]

Pretty much have to pack a small pair of pliers for changing blades. It can get sketchy changing blades without a pair and way back in that is the last thing you want to have happen like in action shooters case. I saw last year that they were going to make a little plastic deal that would maybe come with the new knives and is designed to go around the whole blade and pop them off without so much risk. Haven't seen them since one of the trade shows so idk what happened with that.

[h2ofowlr]

Pretty much have to pack a small pair of pliers for changing blades. It can get sketchy changing blades without a pair and way back in that is the last thing you want to have happen like in action shooters case. I saw last year that they were going to make a little plastic deal that would maybe come with the new knives and is designed to go around the whole blade and pop them off without so much risk. Haven't seen them since one of the trade shows so idk what happened with that.

I saw these at Cabelas last week.  They had a pack of 4 of the plastic removers for $9 something.

[WAcoueshunter]

The plastic blade changers come free with every purchase off the Havalon website (at least they do right now, just checked).  They work fine and weigh next to nothing. 

[carpsniperg2]

I haven't seen them yet. When I talked to the rep he made it sound like they would be in all the new packaging. So by the sounds they come with a direct order from them or buy them yourself. Would for sure be nicer then packing pliers around and I thought it was a great idea when I talked to the guy about them before they came out.

[steen]

Sharpest knife ever for skinning. Who doesn't have more than one knife. I always have another just in case or for the job of popping joints and so on.

[lokidog]

I've had my piranta for several years, I love it. My only injury is poking myself with the tip, I've figured out how to use my thumbnail to pop the blade loose.

This year, I noticed one of the little screws holding the belt clip on had fallen out as well as a small crack near the pivot point.  My wife contacted Havalon and they said to send it in.  According to my email, my new one is on the way at no cost besides shipping the old one back.  I wonder if there will be new blades with the replacement.....      

[jrebel]

I've had my piranta for several years, I love it. My only injury is poking myself with the tip, I've figured out how to use my thumbnail to pop the blade loose.

This year, I noticed one of the little screws holding the belt clip on had fallen out as well as a small crack near the pivot point.  My wife contacted Havalon and they said to send it in.  According to my email, my new one is on the way at no cost besides shipping the old one back.  I wonder if there will be new blades with the replacement.....      

The plastic piranta's are notorious for these cracks.  If you get the chance and find one on sale, buy the aluminum version.  You will not regret it.   

[actionshooter]

In my case, I was changing the blade trying to use the steel point of my hiking pole, it slipped and came down on my index finger. Not pretty, cut it to the bone.  I will be looking for that little plastic do-hickey, not going to give up the havalon.

[Come Get Some]

We have changed blades for over 15 years .Never used pliers. We use the thumb nail. Slides right off. 60A blades work great. I have some of the original stainless bodies. I pop off the legs both front and back with the same knife. Never found a need for anything else. LOVE THEM.