Havalon Knives?

[WapitiTalk1]

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.

[gasman]

Love mine...... did a hold elk on one blade 

Got the kit with multiple blades a for Christmas and love it,

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

Three blades per elk. They don't sharpen. Hard steel.

[ctwiggs1]

Did my deer last year with 1 blade

[dewandgin]

Did two elk last year with 3 blades total all the way to the cooler for the trip home boned out.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

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.

[j_h_nimrod]

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

[Weehunt66]

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.

[Mfowl]

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.

[Wolfdog2314]

http://m.havalon.com/double-blade-hunting-knife-shockey-titan-red-xt-tred.html

Best of both worlds!

[dscubame]

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.

[Mfowl]

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.

I have an Alaskan blade trader that I won't ever get rid of!

[dscubame]

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.

I have an Alaskan blade trader that I won't ever get rid of!

Same.  Love the Blade Trader!  Just saw one at the local store and decided I need to go pick it up for a spare in 20 years or so if they stop making them.

[Tjv28]

They are handy and lightweight, but I would never use one for my only blade.

[Sneaky]

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.