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I have a Buck 501 Squire folder like this (still have it, though). Opening day of deer season in Texas is about November 1, but it still can be 85-90 degrees in the afternoon. One such day, we killed three deer from our camp and needed to take them apart and get the meat on ice pronto. I usually carry two or three knives. When one gets dull, I just close it and switch to another, leaving cleanup until the meat is squared away and re-sharpening till campfire time.

We were well into the third deer when I realized I had never switched knives. Back then, that was a $25 knife; even today, it can be had for $40-$50. But it holds its own against the expensive mass production knives, and even alongside the customs.

I've never had much luck with Mora knives, either carbon or stainless. The blades are very thin and those that I've owned could take a very sharp edge, but they wouldn't hold an edge.

Have used a bunch of knives over the decades, including most of those mentioned. For the past 12-15 years have used the same Victoronix Swiss Army Knife (the Camper model, if I recall correctly) on hundreds of deer and pronghorns. It works great, and started working even better after I treated all the blades (including the saw) with Gun Shield. Can just rinse it off in hot water for a few seconds and everything comes off.

Have used it on bigger stuff, and it's okay on caribou and small elk, and even once was the first knife to start on a water buffalo bull, because nobody else had any sort of knife along. But was happy when somebody else showed up with bigger knives!

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I have at least 3 Buck 110s and indeed they are very good knives. 1 has nice wood, 1 has average wood, 1 has synthetic handle.

Regarding price --- find one for $20.00 these days.

Since I have more'n one, I haven't checked prices but I guess $40.00ish.

I HAD a friend, now passed, that could NOT sharpen his Buck 110. I sharpened it for him several Xs. Wish I still could sharpen it for him.

Jerry

jwall,

I am familiar with that feeling.

Must also note that Victoronix Camper Model Swiss Army knives, which feature an easily sharpened stainless steel, are usually a little (but not a lot) more than $20 these days. But I have picked up several for less than that used at gun shows, and for far less than that from a guy who sells knives confiscated by TSA. 10 bucks is about average.

I like the Mora 711 a bunch. Bought a Mora Robust, but keep going back to the 711.

I've been a Buck fan for years, but I no longer use any thing but the Outdoor Edge Razor replaceable blade folding knife. If I dull a blade it's easily replaced with a fresh razor sharp replacement. No sharping for me if I don't want to.

Any of the Cold Steel offerings, "Bushman" would work fine.

Mornin "Mr. T"----(grin)

I have a couple of razor blade knives - never used 1 on a deer. I was thinkin the razor blade would cut THRU the skin toooo easily.

Have to give it a try this Fall. I really like the idea of throwin the dull blade away instead of sharpening.

Jerry

jwall, wow you're up early, good morning to you. Yeah, you must be careful them(Outdoor Edge knife) 'cause they are sharp. They are also very strong unlike the easily broken Havalon Piranta replaceable blade system knife.

Kershaw Chill-$16.

It's my everyday carry and works well for me. Really like the clip, which is handy as hell when you are holding something with one hand and need a knife in the other. It gets used like a tool for everything from cleaning battery terminals to cutting up something dead. Worst thing about it is the word "China" on the blade...

I really can't wrap my mind around packing a $300 custom for what I need a knife for, but to each his own.

I'm normally an early riser but not always on air first thing.

I've been considering an O E knife. I'll tell em YOU sold me on them. Be looking for your kick back. <G>

Jerry

I like Kershaw as well. I have 3 of the skeleton pocket knives. You are right about the pocket clip. I have 2 other, don't remember title, Kershaws that I like for skinning but they're holster models.


Per - $300. for customs -

I have a few similar comments but the least offensive (more p c version) is....

AIN'T GONNA DOIT ! !

Jerry

I love Victorinox blades. The one Victorinox watch I had, not so much.

tjm10025,

Then we've had the same experience!

I had one Victoronix watch, and it died quicker than any other watch I've owned in the past 30 years.

Opinel. $12.95 on Amazon. They come very sharp, stay that way reasonably well and are surprisingly easy to sharpen. They lock open, lock closed, are very light and quit rugged given their simple construction. I have used them to field dress a number of deer and antelope and, if I am careful, they cut through the ribs just fine. I have had several, never had one break though, like all my pocket knives, they tend to go missing fairly regularly...but at 13 bucks, who cares? Buy a few spares.

Hey, this thread cost me money! Remembering all the Buck 112 Rangers I've had over the years and given how perfectly happy I am with a fixed blade BuckLite I have, I ended up ordering three more, two folders and one larger fixed blade plus a Cold Steel PendletonLite! I have owned exactly two custom knives, one with D2 and one with uber-steel. Still have one, but it's a certainty that the knife I can sharpen will be the one I carry.... 420CisAOK

Like this but a RMEF version.

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I'm only 1/3 the knife looney that I am Rifle Looney. People like>>>YOU<<< will make me spend mo money!!!

Jerry

The buck 110 and 112 models have long been favorites of mine. I also really like Victorinox knives, especially the Farmer model. I carry one of those along with a Case Trapper with CV blades daily. A useful knife doesn't have to be expensive.

Edit/Correction:

This thread made me do a little 'recon' of my knives.

I only have 2 (two) Buck 110s...

I have 1 (one) Buck 112. Had actually forgotton the 112.


I like the size of the 112 a little better BUT....
I use the 110s much more.

Jerry