Post by: splitshot on November 10, 2015, 07:10:36 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 10, 2015, 07:12:18 PM
Post by: jrebel on November 10, 2015, 07:13:59 PM
Post by: Bango skank on November 10, 2015, 07:16:58 PM
Post by: sled on November 10, 2015, 07:17:27 PM
I do not own an outdoor edge, so I can't comment on that.
Post by: MtnMuley on November 10, 2015, 07:18:13 PM
Post by: Smossy on November 10, 2015, 07:18:18 PM
If i had to make a choice. I like the outdoor edge with replacable blades. Fits better in my hand, longer stronger blades.
Post by: Whitpirate on November 10, 2015, 07:18:54 PM
Post by: adamR on November 10, 2015, 07:24:11 PM
I used the outdoor edge on my second deer and really liked it. Same sharp blade, easy to change blades, and much more rigid for skinning and quartering.
Post by: coachcw on November 10, 2015, 07:30:57 PM
Post by: KFhunter on November 10, 2015, 07:31:22 PM
May ditch the havalon though and just carry the traditional hunting knife now that I'm sharpening them with a work sharp belt grinder, my hunting knifes are sharp now. I never had a talent for a stone, not even a lansky, but I've got the work sharp down.
Post by: HUNTaHOLIC5 on November 10, 2015, 07:31:53 PM
Post by: dreamunelk on November 10, 2015, 07:34:08 PM
am getting one for Christmas, fine. what do I do with the 15 or 20 knives I already have? what did you guys who switched do with yours? mike w
Keep them :tup: Knives are like guns and fishing poles. No such thing as enough.
I have the new Havalon Titan. Best of both worlds and the only knife in the kill kit. Used it on 4 pigs and 2 elk now.
Didn't know about the Titan. Looks like I have another knife to buy :chuckle:
have Havalon and Outdoor edge. I like them both. The Havalon is weaker. Just have to know how to use them.
Post by: KFhunter on November 10, 2015, 07:34:20 PM
I don't plan on using anything other than the havalon any time soon. I've tried both side by side and the havalon works better for me. I've yet to have a problem changing the blade.
I have had issues, no injuries but my hands were super cold and it sucked changing the blade
Post by: jrebel on November 10, 2015, 07:35:36 PM
I have the new Havalon Titan. Best of both worlds and the only knife in the kill kit. Used it on 4 pigs and 2 elk now.
OHHHHH....I need to get one of those. :tup: :tup:
Post by: Whitpirate on November 10, 2015, 07:37:46 PM
am getting one for Christmas, fine. what do I do with the 15 or 20 knives I already have? what did you guys who switched do with yours? mike w
Keep them :tup: Knives are like guns and fishing poles. No such thing as enough.I have the new Havalon Titan. Best of both worlds and the only knife in the kill kit. Used it on 4 pigs and 2 elk now.
Didn't know about the Titan. Looks like I have another knife to buy :chuckle:
have Havalon and Outdoor edge. I like them both. The Havalon is weaker. Just have to know how to use them.
It isn't perfect but it comes close...
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fep.yimg.com%2Fay%2Fyhst-35864383674868%2Ftitan-jim-shockey-signature-series-1.gif&hash=9c748106ea63a9f31d4d20b50f27f48d28eeefd5)
Post by: KFhunter on November 10, 2015, 07:41:09 PM
Post by: Coastal_native on November 10, 2015, 07:41:32 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on November 10, 2015, 07:42:48 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 10, 2015, 07:44:10 PM
Post by: Coastal_native on November 10, 2015, 07:46:58 PM
I carry both. I favor the outdoor edge a lot more for all around work. I like the havalon for caping and finer work. I like the havalon a lot more with the new thicker blades. The 60xt blades break a lot easier with almost any flex. Now i carry both.
Good point. Havalon is much better for caping.
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 10, 2015, 07:48:31 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 10, 2015, 07:49:57 PM
Post by: splitshot on November 10, 2015, 08:34:54 PM
Post by: High Climber on November 10, 2015, 08:51:54 PM
Post by: dreamunelk on November 10, 2015, 08:55:32 PM
am getting one for Christmas, fine. what do I do with the 15 or 20 knives I already have? what did you guys who switched do with yours? mike w
Keep them :tup: Knives are like guns and fishing poles. No such thing as enough.I have the new Havalon Titan. Best of both worlds and the only knife in the kill kit. Used it on 4 pigs and 2 elk now.
Didn't know about the Titan. Looks like I have another knife to buy :chuckle:
have Havalon and Outdoor edge. I like them both. The Havalon is weaker. Just have to know how to use them.
It isn't perfect but it comes close...
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fep.yimg.com%2Fay%2Fyhst-35864383674868%2Ftitan-jim-shockey-signature-series-1.gif&hash=9c748106ea63a9f31d4d20b50f27f48d28eeefd5)
It is just a click away :chuckle:
Post by: Tbar on November 10, 2015, 08:58:18 PM
Post by: Wa hunter on November 10, 2015, 09:00:54 PM
looks increasing at 40.00. It comes with 15 blades and a buddy knife.
Post by: X-Force on November 10, 2015, 09:03:46 PM
Post by: dreamunelk on November 10, 2015, 09:08:31 PM
am getting one for Christmas, fine. what do I do with the 15 or 20 knives I already have? what did you guys who switched do with yours? mike w
Keep them :tup: Knives are like guns and fishing poles. No such thing as enough.I have the new Havalon Titan. Best of both worlds and the only knife in the kill kit. Used it on 4 pigs and 2 elk now.
Didn't know about the Titan. Looks like I have another knife to buy :chuckle:
have Havalon and Outdoor edge. I like them both. The Havalon is weaker. Just have to know how to use them.
It isn't perfect but it comes close...
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fep.yimg.com%2Fay%2Fyhst-35864383674868%2Ftitan-jim-shockey-signature-series-1.gif&hash=9c748106ea63a9f31d4d20b50f27f48d28eeefd5)
It is just a click away :chuckle:
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My only complaint about the outdoor edge is the release button, no matter what I always seem to grip it. It is so annoying to me that I'll take the Havalon most of the time. I usually have no problems breaking an animal down with either one..
Agree that button is in the wrong place.
Breaking down is easy with either.
Post by: duckmen1 on November 10, 2015, 09:18:00 PM
Post by: FWilliams on November 10, 2015, 10:24:50 PM
Post by: KFhunter on November 10, 2015, 10:33:35 PM
I like to split pelvis's in the field though and the havalon is certainly not up to that. I could just tie and pull through but I've split them for so many years it's just my preference.
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 11, 2015, 10:29:14 AM
I used the Havalonpiranta last year, worked up two elk and a deer with it including caping and turning the face. Worked great but needed a fixed blade for popping joints and working the hide from around the base of antlers. Used the Titan this year and it was perfect for me. I've never had an issue changing blades and usually go through 5-6 of them per critter to maintain a super sharp blade. Haven't tried the outdoor edge but know a few guys that run them and love them. Still wonder about popping joints with them as I don't carry a bone saw. I think you will be happy with either.5 or 6 blades per animal :yike: I just about do a whole elk with 1 blade.
Post by: 7mmfan on November 11, 2015, 10:58:16 AM
I used the Havalonpiranta last year, worked up two elk and a deer with it including caping and turning the face. Worked great but needed a fixed blade for popping joints and working the hide from around the base of antlers. Used the Titan this year and it was perfect for me. I've never had an issue changing blades and usually go through 5-6 of them per critter to maintain a super sharp blade. Haven't tried the outdoor edge but know a few guys that run them and love them. Still wonder about popping joints with them as I don't carry a bone saw. I think you will be happy with either.5 or 6 blades per animal :yike: I just about do a whole elk with 1 blade.
That's what I was going to say! I broke down my entire deer from start to finish (field dressed, skinned/quartered, and boned out at home) with one blade.
I got the Havalon Titan this year and will never use another knife. I pulled out the folder to cut some of the heavier joints, worked great.
Only complaint was last night when I was working on the head getting it ready for cooking this weekend, I did break 2 blades, but I learned quickly how much flex is to much flex and then had no issues. I don't know what people are saying about difficulty changing blades, I have no problem doing them by hand, I can see a pair of pliers being safer though.
Post by: KFhunter on November 11, 2015, 06:35:05 PM
Post by: Eli346 on November 11, 2015, 06:48:05 PM
Post by: jackelope on November 11, 2015, 07:14:52 PM
I popped a lot of joints with the havalon w/o breaking a blade but I don't use it like a pry bar. I just slice in the right spots then bend the joint to get the tendons in the middle with the tip of the havalon.
I like to split pelvis's in the field though and the havalon is certainly not up to that. I could just tie and pull through but I've split them for so many years it's just my preference.
Right. You don't "need" a knife to pop joints. Know what you're working with and you'll do fine with the Havalon. I've done 2 whole deer with mine and broke 1 blade. No saws, no nothing other than the havalon. I do not Like changing the blades on the Havalon. It's mildly terrifying. I haven't tried the outdoor edge one but maybe I should.
Post by: splitshot on November 11, 2015, 08:22:22 PM
Post by: jackelope on November 11, 2015, 08:26:48 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 11, 2015, 08:29:55 PM
Post by: KFhunter on November 11, 2015, 08:31:33 PM
I put mine in a plastic bottle then toss the bottle.
My last used havalon blade got deposited in an empty bottle of Hershey chocolate coffee creamer
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 11, 2015, 08:48:03 PM
I popped a lot of joints with the havalon w/o breaking a blade but I don't use it like a pry bar. I just slice in the right spots then bend the joint to get the tendons in the middle with the tip of the havalon.
I like to split pelvis's in the field though and the havalon is certainly not up to that. I could just tie and pull through but I've split them for so many years it's just my preference.
Right. You don't "need" a knife to pop joints. Know what you're working with and you'll do fine with the Havalon. I've done 2 whole deer with mine and broke 1 blade. No saws, no nothing other than the havalon. I do not Like changing the blades on the Havalon. It's mildly terrifying. I haven't tried the outdoor edge one but maybe I should.
A lot safer without a pair of pliers! Just the push of a button. I saw some place that havalon has a new tool out that is used for changing the blades. Looks like a credit card but a little thicker. You are not the only one they scare, so much so that they made a new tool cause they hear it a lot.
Post by: High Climber on November 12, 2015, 09:06:14 AM
Certainly doable with less... I figure if I am using a razor blade I might as well keep it razor sharp. I put the used blades back in the foil then back in the sheath then dispose at home.I used the Havalonpiranta last year, worked up two elk and a deer with it including caping and turning the face. Worked great but needed a fixed blade for popping joints and working the hide from around the base of antlers. Used the Titan this year and it was perfect for me. I've never had an issue changing blades and usually go through 5-6 of them per critter to maintain a super sharp blade. Haven't tried the outdoor edge but know a few guys that run them and love them. Still wonder about popping joints with them as I don't carry a bone saw. I think you will be happy with either.5 or 6 blades per animal :yike: I just about do a whole elk with 1 blade.