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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: HntnFsh on November 13, 2013, 07:05:15 PM

Title: Havalon knives?
Post by: HntnFsh on November 13, 2013, 07:05:15 PM: Just curious if anyone has ran across another brand that is comparable to them. Ive done a search and came up empty handed.
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Post by: longrange7mm on November 13, 2013, 07:31:38 PM: outdoor edge razor blaze but I wouldnt trade my havalon for anything :twocents:
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Post by: BKMFR on November 13, 2013, 07:32:42 PM: Nothing close, just bought two more and a barracuda.... best knives ever if used properly!!
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Post by: BENCHLEG on November 14, 2013, 12:01:32 AM: Once you figure out that they are not a powerhouse blade, and more of a finesse blade you will love them. I figured out the importance of it and my heavy power blade will stay in the truck. I love it enjoy.
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Post by: HntnFsh on November 14, 2013, 05:22:17 AM: Ive used a Havalon Piranta a bit. Really liked it. Was just curious if there are any other manufacturers of simiar knives out there.

Bought my son and my son in law Pirantas last year just because they are great friends and hunting partners. Now I'm trying to decide what I want.
An Edge, bolt,torch. Or the Zytel handle. Heck,wouldt even mind one with the elk scrimshaw on it.
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Post by: sirmissalot on November 14, 2013, 05:46:37 AM: I used mine to skin, quarter and bone 2 bears and a deer this year. It's the only knife I carry in my pack anymore.
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Post by: cohoho on November 14, 2013, 06:04:58 AM: Using it for years, the only knife I will ever use!
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Post by: HntnFsh on November 14, 2013, 06:11:10 AM: Was thinking it would be nice if they made something with a gut hook.
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Post by: trytough on November 14, 2013, 07:00:22 AM: Ive used this knife for 3 years now and i love it! super sharp but yes its not a powerhouse of a knife!
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Post by: BullCrazy24 on November 14, 2013, 07:34:02 AM: i'd be lost without it. all i planned on using it for was skinning but i havent used any of my other knives in the last two years. they can do it all!!!
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Post by: et1702 on November 14, 2013, 07:44:33 AM: Greatest knife ever! Love mine. Scary sharp. Can gut, skin and quarter an entire elk with one blade. Just be careful in the joints or you might break a blade. After you get used to using it, you will love it!

ET
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Post by: h2ofowlr on November 14, 2013, 07:47:12 AM: Great knife. Only thing you can't do with it is try to pop the hind quarters apart or while cutting around the spine and trying to snap it apart. The blades break. Carry a secondary knife if you plan on any slight prying.
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Post by: EDT on November 14, 2013, 07:53:23 AM: Love it! Best knife I have ever owned!
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Post by: starbailey on November 14, 2013, 07:56:52 AM: Never leave home without it!
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 14, 2013, 07:59:22 AM: :tup:
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Post by: kentrek on November 14, 2013, 08:08:46 AM: Tried it on a couple elk an did not like it...too light weight for me

Does work as a good pocket knife tho
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Post by: LndShrk on November 14, 2013, 08:27:21 AM: I have a couple of them. One of the predator (Thanks Jackelope) and one of the fillet knives.. I love them both.
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Post by: Dr. Death on November 14, 2013, 08:42:07 AM: I have 2 and they are awesome if you dont use them for a pry bar, I also have a Outdoor edge razor blade, same concept only stouter..both are great and you cant go wrong with either
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Post by: scottcrb on November 14, 2013, 08:49:51 AM: Have 2 and don't know why you would even need to look for anything else . Amazing knifes.
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Post by: splitshot on November 14, 2013, 08:56:31 AM: I have faintly heard of them. how do they compare to buck? where do you buy them? mike w
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Post by: CoryTDF on November 14, 2013, 09:18:53 AM: Wifes finger after I had to cut out a HUGE sliver. Havalon blade was sharp and let me cut only what I needed to get it out. Wife was a champ and took it better than I would have. That sucker was deep and nasty. I got that little piece out just ater this photo was taken.

I love them but the only problem I have is that the blases seem to wander off after they get changed. My set up is pretty good so most of my friends use my house to skin and hand thier animals and they all have Havalon knives. I find blades in my yard all the time and I dont know where they all come from.
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Post by: TheHunt on November 14, 2013, 09:34:30 AM: The differences between a buck and a Havalon is that a buck is a strong iron blade. You can force the blade to work and put presure on the blade.

The Havalon is a delicate blade. It's power is the sharpness of the blade. WHen it gets dull you just replace the blade. You do NOT force the blade. You do NOT put very much pressure on the blade. It is soo darn shape you have to learn to use it. If you break a blade or it gets dull you just replace it. The buck knife if you break the blade you are done.

I would put your location and see if anyone would want to meet up with you and you can check it out. If you live near Puyallup we can meet up and I can let me mess with it.
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Post by: skeeter 20i on November 14, 2013, 09:47:13 AM: I love mine.

Seriously Google Havalon Piranta and try to find some negative reviews. They are reviewed very highly by a lot of people. For what they are they're great.
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Post by: Ripper on November 14, 2013, 09:56:42 AM: I just bought a Piranta Trophy Skinner and love it. It's the only knife I carry in the field now. I also carry a Gerber Game Hatchet for the tougher jobs like pelvis and rib splitting. So far I have only cut myself once. :chuckle: :chuckle: Knock on wood
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Post by: Elkrunner on November 14, 2013, 10:49:35 AM: Has anyone tried the filet knife?