Post by: Billy74 on October 18, 2016, 12:37:23 PM
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Post by: KFhunter on October 18, 2016, 12:41:20 PM
sharp
lightweight
replaceable blades
cons:
easy to break
can't split a pelvis
gotta be careful splitting joints, but doable
It's not totally necessary to split a pelvis, I always do because I'm old school. I like a small lightweight hatchet for that.
Post by: frazierw on October 18, 2016, 12:45:04 PM
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Post by: X-Force on October 18, 2016, 12:55:35 PM
I don't gut animals so the pelvis isn't an issue for me and i like using the havalon for joints because it is very quick and easy to cut the tendons around the joint.
Using level 3 to 5 cut resistance gloves is a must in my opinion. It helps you keep from cutting things you don't want to! and when your done your hands are far cleaner.
Note: Recommend the aluminum body, plastic body doesn't hold up well around the flip blade joint.
Post by: Eric M on October 18, 2016, 12:58:38 PM
It's a good knife, but i like the outdoor edge better because of the spine's added stability. The blades dont break as often.:yeah:
and the outdoor edge will split a young deer's pelvic bone.
Post by: BeerBugler on October 18, 2016, 12:59:38 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 18, 2016, 01:05:24 PM
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Post by: Tschaefer72 on October 18, 2016, 01:56:56 PM
I really enjoy The Havalon. They are super sharp, compact and precise. Having the replacement blades makes it reliable and not having to worry about a knife becoming dull. I like the stag and feel it has better contour and grip.
The blades do sometimes pop off if they get pressure on the side. Changing the blades in the field can be tough at times but they have just released a solution to that that you can carry in your pack.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Havalon-Blade-Remover-Four-Pack/2338564.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dhavalon%2Bblade%2Bchanger%26CQ_st%3Db
My havalon will always be in my pack with me and is great for skinning once an animal is hanging.
Post by: losdaddy7 on October 18, 2016, 01:59:36 PM
Post by: HUNTaHOLIC5 on October 18, 2016, 02:09:09 PM
Everything mentioned above can be done with a Havalon. Blades are super simple to install and replace. I'd take a Havalon over the other blade changers mentioned above any day. If you're breaking blades you're using the knife the wrong way. :twocents::yeah:
Post by: jackelope on October 18, 2016, 02:19:07 PM
Everything mentioned above can be done with a Havalon. Blades are super simple to install and replace. I'd take a Havalon over the other blade changers mentioned above any day. If you're breaking blades you're using the knife the wrong way. :twocents:
Kinda what I was thinking. They're for skinning and boning. Anything more than that is not what they're intended to do.
I don't like changing blades...call me chicken. I do it with my Gerber pliers. Aside from that they're awesome knives.
Post by: Dan-o on October 18, 2016, 02:20:35 PM
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Post by: grundy53 on October 18, 2016, 02:25:25 PM
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Post by: Stein on October 18, 2016, 02:28:17 PM
I use the Piranta for boning work and the Outdoor Edge for skinning and heavier work. I also carry a saw for the rib cage and pelvis.
Post by: jrebel on October 18, 2016, 02:30:20 PM
Post by: 92xj on October 18, 2016, 02:32:00 PM
Amazing knives. I now carry this one and it does it all. This saw is amazing and will cut through the pelvis and other bones with ease. :tup: Love it.
Have you used the fillet blade on large fish yet?
Post by: jrebel on October 18, 2016, 02:34:23 PM
Amazing knives. I now carry this one and it does it all. This saw is amazing and will cut through the pelvis and other bones with ease. :tup: Love it.
Have you used the fillet blade on large fish yet?
No...but I have used it for boning and it works really well. I usually have the saw blad in that slot.
Post by: MtnMuley on October 18, 2016, 02:36:32 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 18, 2016, 02:43:30 PM
Post by: 92xj on October 18, 2016, 02:45:45 PM
What size fish are you meaning? I've had the Barracuda for many years and filleted lots of fish. I just use a steel to touch up the blade after each use.5-15 pound cats
30 pound kings
And slot limit sturgeon to be specific.
I know the sturgeon will use more than one tool/knife/cutting device, but just curious how the fillet aspect holds up against the bigger fish. I enjoy my bubba blade but am always in need of a new knife.
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on October 18, 2016, 02:46:31 PM
Post by: Stein on October 18, 2016, 02:59:05 PM
What size fish are you meaning? I've had the Barracuda for many years and filleted lots of fish. I just use a steel to touch up the blade after each use.5-15 pound cats
30 pound kings
And slot limit sturgeon to be specific.
I know the sturgeon will use more than one tool/knife/cutting device, but just curious how the fillet aspect holds up against the bigger fish. I enjoy my bubba blade but am always in need of a new knife.
30# king would be a stretch just due to the blade length.
Post by: MtnMuley on October 18, 2016, 03:03:54 PM
What size fish are you meaning? I've had the Barracuda for many years and filleted lots of fish. I just use a steel to touch up the blade after each use.5-15 pound cats
30 pound kings
And slot limit sturgeon to be specific.
I know the sturgeon will use more than one tool/knife/cutting device, but just curious how the fillet aspect holds up against the bigger fish. I enjoy my bubba blade but am always in need of a new knife.
Ha, that's exacrly what I use. Love those Bubba Blades. 5 lb cats would be fine with the havalon. I'd stick to the Bubba blades for the 30 lb kings and sturgeon. The havalon works well on upper Columbia sockeye though.
Post by: 92xj on October 18, 2016, 03:10:39 PM
Roger that.What size fish are you meaning? I've had the Barracuda for many years and filleted lots of fish. I just use a steel to touch up the blade after each use.5-15 pound cats
30 pound kings
And slot limit sturgeon to be specific.
I know the sturgeon will use more than one tool/knife/cutting device, but just curious how the fillet aspect holds up against the bigger fish. I enjoy my bubba blade but am always in need of a new knife.
Ha, that's exacrly what I use. Love those Bubba Blades. 5 lb cats would be fine with the havalon. I'd stick to the Bubba blades for the 30 lb kings and sturgeon. The havalon works well on upper Columbia sockeye though.
I love my bubba blade.
I believe I'm going to order their kitchen knife, larger fillet knife and one of their stubby blades.
I haven't been in their site in a while and just looked today...I shouldn't have!
Post by: b23 on October 18, 2016, 04:10:16 PM
As for whether you split the pelvis or not is personal choice but I've always used one of these wire Zip Saws. They'll buzz right through a pelvis in no time and they add next to no weight to your pack. Once you use one of these you'll never use anything but. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Zip-Saw/714237.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FCQ_pagesize%3D80%26CQ_search%3Dsaw%26CQ_st%3Db%26categoryId%3D734095080
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 18, 2016, 04:29:58 PM
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Post by: MtnMuley on October 18, 2016, 10:07:45 PM
Roger that.What size fish are you meaning? I've had the Barracuda for many years and filleted lots of fish. I just use a steel to touch up the blade after each use.5-15 pound cats
30 pound kings
And slot limit sturgeon to be specific.
I know the sturgeon will use more than one tool/knife/cutting device, but just curious how the fillet aspect holds up against the bigger fish. I enjoy my bubba blade but am always in need of a new knife.
Ha, that's exacrly what I use. Love those Bubba Blades. 5 lb cats would be fine with the havalon. I'd stick to the Bubba blades for the 30 lb kings and sturgeon. The havalon works well on upper Columbia sockeye though.
I love my bubba blade.
I believe I'm going to order their kitchen knife, larger fillet knife and one of their stubby blades.
I haven't been in their site in a while and just looked today...I shouldn't have!
In all honesty, there is no need for the Havalon if a guy has a Bubba Blade. I have a few and really like the serrated one for walleye other larger spiny rays.
Post by: Come Get Some on October 31, 2016, 07:34:01 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on October 31, 2016, 07:52:40 AM
what do u guys do with the 20-30 other hunting knives sitting in the closet since u got the havalon. mike w
I have all my old knives sitting in a box. I have used the Havalon for the past 10 years I believe. Great knives and they have cleaned may animals. I always pack one or two with me on my hunts.
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 31, 2016, 08:10:37 AM
It's a good knife, but i like the outdoor edge better because of the spine's added stability. The blades dont break as often.:yeah: I have both and like the thicker blades on the Outdoor Edge, too. You can also re-sharpen them easier in the field with a couple passes with a diamond steel if you don't want to replace the blade for whatever reason. I sharpen mine on a whetstone at home and I've been using it as a utility knife for a year, still using the original blade.
Post by: brianb231 on October 31, 2016, 08:37:11 AM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on October 31, 2016, 09:18:23 AM
It's a good knife, but i like the outdoor edge better because of the spine's added stability. The blades dont break as often.+1
The outdoor edge is a good knife. I can do a full elk with one blade easily. I did three antelope but the blade was dulling quick
Post by: WAcoueshunter on October 31, 2016, 10:14:16 AM
http://www.havalon.com/piranta-accessories-blade-remover-br-3p.html
Bottom line - at less than 3 oz., I can't imagine carrying a different knife these days.
Post by: 7mmfan on October 31, 2016, 10:34:30 AM
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Post by: Kit Carson on November 01, 2016, 01:42:20 AM
I use little pliers when changing the blades :twocents:
:yeah:
A must if u don't wanna lose a digit
Post by: Gringo31 on November 01, 2016, 09:08:00 AM
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Post by: T-Dozzer on November 10, 2016, 08:40:52 AM
Very lightweight. Wont go back to a heavier knife.
Post by: dscubame on November 10, 2016, 09:41:15 AM
I simply have found that I enjoy the tradition of taking a break, sitting on the log, and sharpening the blade with 4 or 5 stokes a side every 20 minutes or so while breaking down the elk.
Post by: 2MANY on November 10, 2016, 10:15:36 AM
Seemed skinning hide off the hind quarters really dulled them quickly.
I've ran the same body for the past +- 10 years but they new blades seem cheaper.
Just saying.
Post by: MtnMuley on November 15, 2016, 08:19:56 PM
This year it seamed that the new replacement blades I ran dulled up way faster and I was changing blades far more frequently.I agree 100%. Never changed out so many blades this year. Couldn't believe how fast they'd dull just skinning quarters. Used 4 different kinds, but they were all new purchases. I'm going back to the free ones from the doc.
Seemed skinning hide off the hind quarters really dulled them quickly.
I've ran the same body for the past +- 10 years but they new blades seem cheaper.
Just saying.
Post by: JakeLand on November 15, 2016, 09:00:15 PM
I won't change using the piranta as long as they keep making the 60A blades
Post by: actionshooter on November 15, 2016, 09:24:43 PM
I slipped changing a blade on my Piranta and damn near cut my trigger finger off, 2 days away from my ride out of a wilderness area. It was ugly, got more of my own blood on me than the deer and more or less scared the crap out of me.
Definitely will be more careful in the future.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 15, 2016, 09:45:23 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on November 15, 2016, 09:51:47 PM
Pretty much have to pack a small pair of pliers for changing blades. It can get sketchy changing blades without a pair and way back in that is the last thing you want to have happen like in action shooters case. I saw last year that they were going to make a little plastic deal that would maybe come with the new knives and is designed to go around the whole blade and pop them off without so much risk. Haven't seen them since one of the trade shows so idk what happened with that.
I saw these at Cabelas last week. They had a pack of 4 of the plastic removers for $9 something.
Post by: WAcoueshunter on November 15, 2016, 09:54:44 PM
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Post by: lokidog on November 15, 2016, 10:12:34 PM
This year, I noticed one of the little screws holding the belt clip on had fallen out as well as a small crack near the pivot point. My wife contacted Havalon and they said to send it in. According to my email, my new one is on the way at no cost besides shipping the old one back. I wonder if there will be new blades with the replacement..... :rolleyes: :chuckle:
Post by: jrebel on November 16, 2016, 07:34:15 AM
I've had my piranta for several years, I love it. My only injury is poking myself with the tip, I've figured out how to use my thumbnail to pop the blade loose.
This year, I noticed one of the little screws holding the belt clip on had fallen out as well as a small crack near the pivot point. My wife contacted Havalon and they said to send it in. According to my email, my new one is on the way at no cost besides shipping the old one back. I wonder if there will be new blades with the replacement..... :rolleyes: :chuckle:
The plastic piranta's are notorious for these cracks. If you get the chance and find one on sale, buy the aluminum version. You will not regret it. :tup:
Post by: actionshooter on November 16, 2016, 07:39:28 AM
Post by: Come Get Some on November 17, 2016, 07:43:12 AM
Post by: 2MANY on November 17, 2016, 08:08:19 AM
Just ordered 100 of them.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 20, 2016, 03:34:21 PM
Like said above the big advantage is less tiring.
Post by: Dan-o on November 20, 2016, 05:19:01 PM
But I will only change a blade with a tool.
Is the Havalon tool available?
Post by: lokidog on November 20, 2016, 08:53:29 PM
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Post by: Buzz2401 on November 23, 2016, 10:48:40 AM
Post by: Bob33 on November 23, 2016, 10:54:37 AM
Both were much easier to complete the work with than a conventional blade. Having an extremely sharp blade makes the job so much easier. I don't know what I'll do with all my other knives now besides stare at them and admire their handiwork.
If I had to choose one, it would be close but I would opt for the Outdoor Edge.
Post by: T-Dozzer on November 23, 2016, 10:58:20 AM
Let your buddy carry the stiff spined blade for when your in a hurry. :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on November 23, 2016, 11:03:09 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 23, 2016, 11:25:46 AM
Love my outdoor edge knife, I have the one that also has the flip around solid steel zipper. Very sharp, it makes you move very cautiously when your hands are inside the carcass taking the guts out of an elk.
Is that a replaceable blade ? My OE replaceables were sharp for a bit but not near as sharp as the havalon. I do find for caping in a hurry the havalon is too sharp and can slice through the hide and prefer the outdoor edge except for around the head and antlers
Post by: 2MANY on November 23, 2016, 11:36:55 AM
Love my outdoor edge knife, I have the one that also has the flip around solid steel zipper. Very sharp, it makes you move very cautiously when your hands are inside the carcass taking the guts out of an elk.
Is that a replaceable blade ? My OE replaceables were sharp for a bit but not near as sharp as the havalon. I do find for caping in a hurry the havalon is too sharp and can slice through the hide and prefer the outdoor edge except for around the head and antlers
Wife just bought me the Outdoor Edge replaceable blade knife after watching me break down her deer/elk and breaking multiple cheap blades on my Havalon(just ordered the 60A's).
I grew up spitting on a round stone and doing a good job sharpening my Buck knife.
That being said...............a man's gotta try new things once in a while.