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Havalon Knives?
« on: May 31, 2017, 08:47:40 PM »
Have you guys that carry these things as your sole knife for big game ever really used it "by itself", solo, to break down a big game critter?  Just curious. I've used them and have my own opinion but want to hear from others.
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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2017, 08:50:30 PM »
Love mine...... did a hold elk on one blade  :tup:

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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2017, 08:52:06 PM »
Three blades per elk. They don't sharpen. Hard steel.

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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2017, 08:53:39 PM »
Did my deer last year with 1 blade

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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2017, 08:56:19 PM »
Did two elk last year with 3 blades total all the way to the cooler for the trip home boned out.

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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2017, 08:58:04 PM »
I just like to cut quick. Can't stand a dull blade and like I said the sharpener did little to sharpen the blade. I'm sure a stone could get a new edge but I don't carry a stone just a few small hand held sharpeners.

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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2017, 08:58:17 PM »
I've done mtn. goats and brown bear with a blade and no problems. Not a blade to pry with obviously, but more than capable of taking apart any animal I have ever dealt with. It takes more skill and patience to use a Havalon effectively, but they work great if you can get away from hacking and chopping. I carry a small diamond sharpener that works fine to improve the edge, though they are never as sharp as new so carry a few new blades just in case I need one. I have used a knife with a small blade for years though and am proficient without a massive blade, just ask my wife :chuckle:

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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2017, 09:11:26 PM »
I went with the Gerber Vital folder. It does a great job. About a blade per deer. I really like how the blade is changed.

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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2017, 09:14:48 PM »
I've done several elk with just a havalon. It usually takes me 2-3 blades per elk. I do use a tougher knife to remove a head but the havalon does everything else. Be careful though, they will slice you with the simplest touch.
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Re: Havalon Knives?
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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2017, 09:37:44 PM »
Used one for 2 years and never got comfortable with the dangerous edge.  My tried and trued Kershaw was never broken anyhow so went back to it.
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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2017, 09:41:27 PM »
Used one for 2 years and never got comfortable with the dangerous edge.  My tried and trued Kershaw was never broken anyhow so went back to it.

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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2017, 09:47:09 PM »
Used one for 2 years and never got comfortable with the dangerous edge.  My tried and trued Kershaw was never broken anyhow so went back to it.

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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2017, 10:04:16 PM »
They are handy and lightweight, but I would never use one for my only blade.

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Re: Havalon Knives?
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2017, 10:14:03 PM »
I have five various models of havalon knives plus the multi tool. Never again will I use anything else. Have done deer, elk, lingcod, halibut, rockfish, salmon.

 


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