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Offline Alchase

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Re: Field Dressing Tools
« Reply #30 on: May 27, 2008, 02:30:18 PM »
Slider, I use to carry every tool I could think of "just in case" I needed it. As I get older pack weight is more important. On day hunts for field dressing I have settled for "two" high quality non-folding knifes, Allen saw (mostly for knobbing the knees of deer to drag easier). Elk hunting I add a sharp ax and game bags.

Other gear include flashlights (I have many mini-mags and a LED light, LED hat light in my pack), drag harness, parashoot cord, survey tape, first aid kit, zip ties, leatherman multi tool, three or four lighters in different pockets inside ziplock baggies, emergency fire starter, a couple glow sticks (emergency use), extra "D" rings (make good pulleys for hanging meat). GPS, range finder,  two way radio,lots of water, food.
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Re: Field Dressing Tools
« Reply #31 on: May 27, 2008, 03:52:05 PM »
my sharp buck knife

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Re: Field Dressing Tools
« Reply #32 on: May 29, 2008, 05:05:28 PM »
As long as the blade is sharp, any knife will do.  Just don't run the blade on any hair, your golden.  If you need to pack a saw,  ENOUGH said.  Never packed one, unless it's late archery elk, and I want to cut a Christmas tree :)
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Re: Field Dressing Tools
« Reply #33 on: May 29, 2008, 11:10:22 PM »
I have been using the Kershaw Alaskan Blade Trader the past few years. Good knife, saw and skinner(with the handy gut hook) all in one sheath. My brother in law had issues with his blades coming out of the locking mechanism. I have not had any issues with mine. I like it because it is all in one and compact. The metal is a bit soft, I carry a small steel with me too. 

 


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