Post by: acnewman55 on July 15, 2013, 04:44:16 PM
Different then yer deer skinning knife? :dunno:
Post by: fillthefreezer on July 15, 2013, 04:58:15 PM
ive used the piranta edge but recently switched to the bolt as i let my wife use my edge and its hers now...
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 15, 2013, 05:04:15 PM
Post by: boneaddict on July 15, 2013, 05:07:44 PM
Post by: Eli346 on July 15, 2013, 05:22:25 PM
Post by: carlyoungs on July 15, 2013, 05:25:42 PM
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Post by: bearpaw on July 15, 2013, 05:35:16 PM
This spring, just to try it out, I was using one of those free knives that you get at the SCI banquets, it did surprisingly well for a freeby knife made in China. I only had to resharpen during one bear, all the other bear I made it all the way without sharpening.
Post by: bearpaw on July 15, 2013, 05:38:42 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on July 15, 2013, 05:41:25 PM
The Havalon is good if you don't mind babying it, blades break easily. :twocents:
Post by: boneaddict on July 15, 2013, 05:44:07 PM
Post by: acnewman55 on July 15, 2013, 09:27:34 PM
Any sharp knife? I think people over think things sometimes. A good sharp knife should work for any animal.
that may be true but a sharp drop-point style will skin a beast much more effectively than a tanto style blade. i'm not saying that just to make a point, i'm wondering what knives folks use because i want to know which blade styles are most effective.
Post by: jackelope on July 15, 2013, 09:41:03 PM
I bought one of them fancy knives Rainshadow makes. It does wonders. :chuckle: Its more about the wood than the steel though. :chuckle:
Ive got a couple of those Rainshadow knives. Love them and they work really nicely. Havalons work incredibly well as long as you're careful. No prying.
Post by: callonetta on July 15, 2013, 10:04:12 PM
Post by: liljozie495 on July 15, 2013, 10:07:53 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 15, 2013, 10:16:19 PM
They are wickedly sharp and the best selling point I see is the blades are shatterproof!!! :tup:
Had a saleman just lay on the blade and it didn't bust!!
LENOX UTILITY BLADES
Titanium Edge for Maximum Blade Life
LASTS LONGER
High speed steel edge with titanium coating keeps blades cutting after others have quit
SHATTERPROOF
Patented bi-metal construction allows blades to bend and flex without breaking
MAKES DEEPER CUTS
Four notch design allows blade to extend further
FITS ALL STANDARD UTILITY KNIVES
CUTS THE TOUGHEST MATERIALS
Dry wall
Insulation
Flooring
Roofing and more
Post by: MatthewHunter98 on July 16, 2013, 10:09:29 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on July 16, 2013, 10:31:15 PM
I should mention, the key to getting through skinning without resharpening is to always cut from the inside outward. Never cut from the outside inward. :twocents:
But, you'll end up with more fleshing to do that way. Kinda 6-1, half dozen to the other. I think it is worth it though. Believe it or not, there is less chance of cutting through a good hide if you cut towards it.
Around the tail, ankles, neck, I like a scalple. Otherwise I like my Kershaw or Puma Hunter. The Puma has heft and a radious that lends itself to skinning. Use your wrist to walk the complete radious of the blade. The Kershaw has a point so it is almost as useful as the scalple but stronger. (Stronger than a havalon too.)
On another note... The Puma Hunter is heavy but really becomes a freeking utility tool just shy of a hatchet.
-Steve
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on July 16, 2013, 10:43:22 PM
Post by: Smossy on July 16, 2013, 10:44:12 PM
Havalon only way to go lolYeah after all the looking around those are what I would go with myself, Going to pick one up soon.
Post by: Hunterman on July 16, 2013, 10:53:57 PM
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: Austrian Hunter on July 16, 2013, 10:58:18 PM
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Post by: Rooster1981 on July 17, 2013, 06:14:22 AM
I use my Buck 110, I've been using the same knife for over twenty years now. :tup:
Post by: acnewman55 on July 17, 2013, 10:21:55 AM
Havalon only way to go lolYeah after all the looking around those are what I would go with myself, Going to pick one up soon.
I really like the concept of the havalon knives, especially the weight savings - but I've read so many reviews about how flimsy these knives and blades are.
Post by: Ripper on July 18, 2013, 10:33:19 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 18, 2013, 10:36:51 AM
Post by: JohnVH on July 18, 2013, 10:41:53 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 18, 2013, 11:35:18 AM
the best tip, is to bring a sharpener with you :tup:
You don't need one with a Havalon. They come with 20 extra surgical steel blades; easily replaced.
Post by: Nape.257 on July 18, 2013, 11:39:54 AM
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 01:46:18 PM
They are flimsy but thats what makes them so sharp. I think the sharpness makes up for the lack of strength, but you would definetly need something alittle bigger to get through bones and stuff.Havalon only way to go lolYeah after all the looking around those are what I would go with myself, Going to pick one up soon.
I really like the concept of the havalon knives, especially the weight savings - but I've read so many reviews about how flimsy these knives and blades are.
Post by: h20hunter on July 18, 2013, 01:53:11 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 18, 2013, 02:13:38 PM
Havalon only way to go lolYeah after all the looking around those are what I would go with myself, Going to pick one up soon.
I really like the concept of the havalon knives, especially the weight savings - but I've read so many reviews about how flimsy these knives and blades are.
I have 3 of them and all the knives have held up well and I have put them threw a lot. The blades like I have said and shown are prone to breaking when used for more heavy work then skinning. The shorter 22 blades are stronger and been working well for me. I still like them aluminum knife over the plastic one. I like the thickness of the grip on the plastic one. Think the new torch or whatever the newer model is called will be the best. I will pick up one for this fall.
Post by: fillthefreezer on July 18, 2013, 03:03:03 PM
dont go through bones, go around. havalon is all a guy needs for anything in north america. i can do a bear with 1.5, maybe 2 blades. youre doing something wrong if youre breaking the blades.
They are flimsy but thats what makes them so sharp. I think the sharpness makes up for the lack of strength, but you would definetly need something alittle bigger to get through bones and stuff.
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 03:06:27 PM
:dunno: Ive never skinned a game animal, I just play with all the toys. I know lots of people that go chop through the chest cavity's, joints. stuff like that.dont go through bones, go around. havalon is all a guy needs for anything in north america. i can do a bear with 1.5, maybe 2 blades. youre doing something wrong if youre breaking the blades.
They are flimsy but thats what makes them so sharp. I think the sharpness makes up for the lack of strength, but you would definetly need something alittle bigger to get through bones and stuff.
Post by: Johnb317 on July 18, 2013, 03:23:18 PM
Post by: Buckmark on July 18, 2013, 03:31:26 PM
If you are chopping though bones you are doing more work than you need to or have to do. bones are held together to make up the skeleton by Ligaments, Tendons, Muscle and Cartilage, cut through that soft stuff and they fall apart, no hacking, chopping, spliting sawing etc...its super easy....unless your doublej and cut yourself in the proccess..:dunno: Ive never skinned a game animal, I just play with all the toys. I know lots of people that go chop through the chest cavity's, joints. stuff like that.dont go through bones, go around. havalon is all a guy needs for anything in north america. i can do a bear with 1.5, maybe 2 blades. youre doing something wrong if youre breaking the blades.
They are flimsy but thats what makes them so sharp. I think the sharpness makes up for the lack of strength, but you would definetly need something alittle bigger to get through bones and stuff.
Post by: jackelope on July 18, 2013, 03:44:30 PM
Havalon only way to go lolYeah after all the looking around those are what I would go with myself, Going to pick one up soon.
I really like the concept of the havalon knives, especially the weight savings - but I've read so many reviews about how flimsy these knives and blades are.
Cut straight and you'll be fine. Don't even think about attempting to use them for anything other than cutting straight. Don't try to pry ball+socket joints apart of anything like that.
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 03:50:41 PM
lol. Alright sounds good. So one sharp knife with tons of replaceable blades it is.If you are chopping though bones you are doing more work than you need to or have to do. bones are held together to make up the skeleton by Ligaments, Tendons, Muscle and Cartilage, cut through that soft stuff and they fall apart, no hacking, chopping, spliting sawing etc...its super easy....unless your doublej and cut yourself in the proccess..:dunno: Ive never skinned a game animal, I just play with all the toys. I know lots of people that go chop through the chest cavity's, joints. stuff like that.dont go through bones, go around. havalon is all a guy needs for anything in north america. i can do a bear with 1.5, maybe 2 blades. youre doing something wrong if youre breaking the blades.
They are flimsy but thats what makes them so sharp. I think the sharpness makes up for the lack of strength, but you would definetly need something alittle bigger to get through bones and stuff.
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 03:51:50 PM
So they have 2 styles of blades?Havalon only way to go lolYeah after all the looking around those are what I would go with myself, Going to pick one up soon.
I really like the concept of the havalon knives, especially the weight savings - but I've read so many reviews about how flimsy these knives and blades are.
I have 3 of them and all the knives have held up well and I have put them threw a lot. The blades like I have said and shown are prone to breaking when used for more heavy work then skinning. The shorter 22 blades are stronger and been working well for me. I still like them aluminum knife over the plastic one. I like the thickness of the grip on the plastic one. Think the new torch or whatever the newer model is called will be the best. I will pick up one for this fall.
Post by: h20hunter on July 18, 2013, 03:52:16 PM
Post by: Buckmark on July 18, 2013, 03:54:38 PM
Or one good knife and a sharpener you know how to use...lol. Alright sounds good. So one sharp knife with tons of replaceable blades it is.If you are chopping though bones you are doing more work than you need to or have to do. bones are held together to make up the skeleton by Ligaments, Tendons, Muscle and Cartilage, cut through that soft stuff and they fall apart, no hacking, chopping, spliting sawing etc...its super easy....unless your doublej and cut yourself in the proccess..:dunno: Ive never skinned a game animal, I just play with all the toys. I know lots of people that go chop through the chest cavity's, joints. stuff like that.dont go through bones, go around. havalon is all a guy needs for anything in north america. i can do a bear with 1.5, maybe 2 blades. youre doing something wrong if youre breaking the blades.
They are flimsy but thats what makes them so sharp. I think the sharpness makes up for the lack of strength, but you would definetly need something alittle bigger to get through bones and stuff.
I have gutted and taken apart my far share with the leatherman i carry...
Had a hunting partner years ago in utah that lost his knife, found out after he dropped a buck. Broke a piece of shale and used it to gut it out...
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 03:56:01 PM
Smossy....cut smart...not hard. As long as it isn't gut shot I really do enjoy the knife work.Should let me tag along on a deer hunt and show me how its done, Ill help ya pack and gut it out. :hello:
Post by: h20hunter on July 18, 2013, 03:57:04 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 18, 2013, 03:59:09 PM
So they have 2 styles of blades?Havalon only way to go lolYeah after all the looking around those are what I would go with myself, Going to pick one up soon.
I really like the concept of the havalon knives, especially the weight savings - but I've read so many reviews about how flimsy these knives and blades are.
I have 3 of them and all the knives have held up well and I have put them threw a lot. The blades like I have said and shown are prone to breaking when used for more heavy work then skinning. The shorter 22 blades are stronger and been working well for me. I still like them aluminum knife over the plastic one. I like the thickness of the grip on the plastic one. Think the new torch or whatever the newer model is called will be the best. I will pick up one for this fall.
They have several different blades and handle configurations. The coolest one, I think, is the fillet knife.
http://www.havalon.com/ (http://www.havalon.com/)
http://www.havalon.com/fillet-knife-havalon-baracuta-z-xt-127z.html (http://www.havalon.com/fillet-knife-havalon-baracuta-z-xt-127z.html)
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 03:59:51 PM
I'll keep you posted. The brother in law and I may haul over to the east side for a day/two day doe hunt at the end of Sept....whats one more dude along.....200lbs more of pure man muscle. Thats what. :chuckle:
Post by: MtnMuley on July 18, 2013, 04:11:46 PM
So they have 2 styles of blades?Havalon only way to go lolYeah after all the looking around those are what I would go with myself, Going to pick one up soon.
I really like the concept of the havalon knives, especially the weight savings - but I've read so many reviews about how flimsy these knives and blades are.
I have 3 of them and all the knives have held up well and I have put them threw a lot. The blades like I have said and shown are prone to breaking when used for more heavy work then skinning. The shorter 22 blades are stronger and been working well for me. I still like them aluminum knife over the plastic one. I like the thickness of the grip on the plastic one. Think the new torch or whatever the newer model is called will be the best. I will pick up one for this fall.
They have several different blades and handle configurations. The coolest one, I think, is the fillet knife.
http://www.havalon.com/ (http://www.havalon.com/)
http://www.havalon.com/fillet-knife-havalon-baracuta-z-xt-127z.html (http://www.havalon.com/fillet-knife-havalon-baracuta-z-xt-127z.html)
I've got the fillet knife and it's great. Sure wish they'd come out with a bigger one..............
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 04:21:02 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on July 18, 2013, 04:23:04 PM
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 04:25:35 PM
YepAwesome, Thought so but I can get the forsure from someone that actually owns one. Maybe Ill pick up a few. The piranta and the filet knife.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 18, 2013, 04:36:37 PM
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 04:50:06 PM
They put out a new longer blade model that is thicker, because they have had a lot of people breaking them. I will try them out because I like the longer ones but I have yet to break a 22.Got a link or know the name by any chance?
Is it the #60A ?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 18, 2013, 04:59:13 PM