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What Knife/Knives did you use? #9540381 01/23/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik OP Campfire Ranger OP Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º On your last one? I started out on a recent moose with a #103 Buck Skinner, and realized as I was finishing up, that I had never moved on, as I usually do, to my Marbles... don't usually think of the Skinner as being a versatile knife but it did the job alright, and I was at less risk of stabbing myself with the thing I suppose, as I worked alone. Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9540398 01/23/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,696 Southest Alabama R RugerM77270 Campfire Regular RugerM77270 Campfire Regular R Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,696 Southest Alabama Whatever a 7x57 can do a 270 can do better. True fair chase is you in the woods buttnaked with nothing but your finger nails and teeth. If you'e fixin' to put a hole in something, make it a hole to remember.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? RugerM77270 #9540509 01/23/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik OP Campfire Ranger OP Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Never cut a pig, but that critter looks like it probably oinked before it got boinked....? Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? RugerM77270 #9540513 01/23/15 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,423 dogzapper Campfire Kahuna Emeritus & Campfire Outfitter dogzapper Campfire Kahuna Emeritus & Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,423 I've used only the knives my buddy George Herron made for about the last twenty-five years. They are incredible. Rest In Peace, my dear friend. Steve Mastadon Ivory Herron Folder ... kinda nice "God Loves Each Of Us As If There Were Only One Of Us" Saint Augustine of Hippo - AD 397

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9540514 01/23/15 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,862 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,862 Hi-Line Originally Posted by Klikitarik On your last one? I started out on a recent moose with a #103 Buck Skinner, and realized as I was finishing up, that I had never moved on, as I usually do, to my Marbles... don't usually think of the Skinner as being a versatile knife but it did the job alright, and I was at less risk of stabbing myself with the thing I suppose, as I worked alone. I used a (very dull)Leatherman Charge, that lives in my pocket, to gut the only big game animal I shot last Fall. Just a whitetail buck, no big deal. More of a pain cleaning the 'knife' than it was gutting the deer. Looked in my pickup for a brand new (sharp as chit)Buck folder but of course couldn't find it until I got home. Used the Buck to skin the rapidly freezing deer. Kitchen knives to butcher a week or two later.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? SamOlson #9540537 01/23/15 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,779 Western VA D Dude270 Campfire Tracker Dude270 Campfire Tracker D Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,779 Western VA Wow Dogzapper, that is quite a collection. VERY nice!

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Dude270 #9540538 01/23/15 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,862 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,862 Hi-Line Indeed, nice knife stash Steve!

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? SamOlson #9540568 01/23/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik OP Campfire Ranger OP Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Yes indeed... Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? SamOlson #9540594 01/23/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik OP Campfire Ranger OP Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Originally Posted by SamOlson I used a (very dull)Leatherman Charge, that lives in my pocket, Reminds me of a friend who came around a bend in the river on the first or second day of moose season in an area where the chances of finding a moose were very slim....so he hasn't hunting moose of course. And there was a big bull offering itself up. Well, there was a 338 on hand and it went to work,... quick work, but the Leatherman in his pocket wasn't sharp enough to skin a moose. As I recall, he managed to torture the hide - barely- with that blade, get the guts out, then motor 30 miles downriver and back with proper tools. Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? dogzapper #9540600 01/23/15 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,807 Arizona F firstcoueswas80 Campfire Outfitter firstcoueswas80 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,807 Arizona Originally Posted by dogzapper I've used only the knives my buddy George Herron made for about the last twenty-five years. They are incredible. Rest In Peace, my dear friend. Steve Mastadon Ivory Herron Folder ... kinda nice That first, and last one are gorgeous!

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? firstcoueswas80 #9540690 01/23/15 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,423 dogzapper Campfire Kahuna Emeritus & Campfire Outfitter dogzapper Campfire Kahuna Emeritus & Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,423 The first one is a Herron Number Two. I've butchered a good many elk and deer, a fair number of mooses and speed goats with it. It may be a many-hundred dollar knife, but is a work knife at heart. A couple of times, when cutting mooses, if I took a break to rest my fugged-up back, a friend would grab my Herron and put it back to work. George's blades will do several elk before needing a slight touch-up on the blade. Just bloody incredible. The top Number Two in the second photo is made of dall sheep horn. It's one-of-a-kind and George made it for me as a surprise present. We shared just a few brews, celebrating the cool knife. Blessings, Steve "God Loves Each Of Us As If There Were Only One Of Us" Saint Augustine of Hippo - AD 397

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? firstcoueswas80 #9540701 01/23/15 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,665 S.W. Wis L LEADMINER Campfire Regular LEADMINER Campfire Regular L Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,665 S.W. Wis Put a "wanted to buy" in the classifieds a couple weeks ago. My last was with an old Case folder a good friend gave me almost 30 years ago�wouldn't you know I somehow lost it after dressing the deer. I found a "replacement" on ebay this week but it won't replace one from a friend. I'm sure that is the sentiment Steve is relaying. Just hope he doesn't lose any of those beauties!

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? LEADMINER #9540771 01/23/15 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,780 WNY L Lawdwaz Campfire Outfitter Lawdwaz Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,780 WNY Never get tired of seeing those knives Steve, thanks!

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? dogzapper #9540858 01/23/15 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,335 utah R rosco1 Campfire Tracker rosco1 Campfire Tracker R Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,335 utah Originally Posted by dogzapper I've used only the knives my buddy George Herron made for about the last twenty-five years. They are incredible. Rest In Peace, my dear friend. Steve Mastadon Ivory Herron Folder ... kinda nice Love that folder..Been bugging Menefee to build me an ivory folder. THe knives i used this year aint picture worthy. Havalon piranha and a vic parer.They just work.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9541321 01/24/15 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,373 Portland, Ore D Dancing Bear Campfire Tracker Dancing Bear Campfire Tracker D Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,373 Portland, Ore A Bucklite Max and a Vicoronix Fieldmaster. I used a Gerber saw with a bone blade also.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Dancing Bear #9541452 01/24/15 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,628 Lethbridge Alberta G GRF Campfire Regular GRF Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,628 Lethbridge Alberta Klik; I used my old Buck 119. Too big yes but I use the knife to split the ach bone to open the pelvic channel. figured out early on how to manage the "too long" blade. For skinning once we get the animals home I prefer the Buck Skinner. I find the USA made Buck knives hold an edge very well and are good tools for the price point. Steve; beautiful knives and great touchstones to a friend. I hope y'all have grand and wonderful weekends and god smiles on you. George Last edited by GRF; 01/24/15. Reason: Missing words

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? GRF #9541717 01/24/15 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,602 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,602 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Wore this twice this year, but never got to use it. Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9541856 01/24/15 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,736 (513) F Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker F Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,736 (513) Buck Vanguard. I love this thing. 'Twas the sharpest knife out-of-the box that I've ever had. FC "Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet." - Mrs. FC

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Folically_Challenged #9541920 01/24/15 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,406 C Calvin Campfire Ranger Calvin Campfire Ranger C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,406 I'm down to using a vicky paring knife and a Havalon when hunting.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Calvin #9542269 01/24/15 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,943 D djb Campfire Regular djb Campfire Regular D Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,943 Originally Posted by Calvin I'm down to using a vicky paring knife and a Havalon when hunting. The 'disposable' pairing knives do work very well where weight is an issue. I pick up Kuhn's at Marshals for like $5 and could carry multiple for the same weight of a normal pocket knife. Bright colors help avoid losing them in the leaves and they even come with a sheath. http://www.amazon.com/Kuhn-Rikon-4-Inch-Nonstick-Colori/dp/B000GZDY6Q The truth angers those whom it does not convince

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9542652 01/24/15 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,396 Helena, MT J JGray Campfire Tracker JGray Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,396 Helena, MT I've been using a KOA Alpha Wolf in S30V the past few years, including on last fall's buck...

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9542724 01/24/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,696 Southest Alabama R RugerM77270 Campfire Regular RugerM77270 Campfire Regular R Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,696 Southest Alabama Originally Posted by Klikitarik Never cut a pig, but that critter looks like it probably oinked before it got boinked....? Good eye [img]http://i1120.photobucket.com/a...-ACCE-6F81E426B2B8_zpsz78upheu.mp4[/img] Whatever a 7x57 can do a 270 can do better. True fair chase is you in the woods buttnaked with nothing but your finger nails and teeth. If you'e fixin' to put a hole in something, make it a hole to remember.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? JGray #9542725 01/24/15 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,909 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,909 Time to be someplace else I've been using this Spyderco Bill Moran for a few years. Not an expensive knife by any means but the ergonomics of the tool have me reaching for it each season. Crappy stock photo. Sorry

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9542897 01/24/15 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,074 Kenai Peninsula, AK L las Campfire 'Bwana las Campfire 'Bwana L Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,074 Kenai Peninsula, AK Gerber Gator, which has a customized "rubber" grip. (Tripper Lab, now 12, but then 3 months). Both were new at the time...used exclusively on Nov 2 moose. Gerber model "Bear Grillis?" ( The survival flake). Can't stand the guy, but the knife is a good one. Found it on the beach 3 years ago. Used last on 3 caribou Nov 1/2. Both still need touching up later today. Thanks for reminder! Of course I had with me my original model Leatherman, not used at all. Got a bigger fancier one around someplace - I think in the PU camper in Soldotna. Never carry it. The only true cost of having a dog is its death.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Folically_Challenged #9542907 01/24/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik OP Campfire Ranger OP Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Originally Posted by Folically_Challenged Buck Vanguard. I love this thing. 'Twas the sharpest knife out-of-the box that I've ever had. FC I like Buck knives too and have had a laminated Vanguard for around 20 years. The only picture I have is one that I took to show how thick the hide of a moose is: And they make fine utility knives which is why I often grab mine for opening moose (along the spine) where hair and hide are thick. The edge-holding ability they have was demonstrated well most recently when my #103 kept working well enough that I never thought about going for a sharper knife. (Last time I did that I was operating a Marbles model.) When I most recently pulled out my Vanguard, I noticed that the edge was very dull and there was a small crack along the edge - so evidently one of the stepsons or their friends had gotten their hands on it. (Anyone know if Buck will give their attention to abused blades?) Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9543065 01/24/15 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12,127 Okanagan Falls, BC BC30cal Campfire Outfitter BC30cal Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12,127 Okanagan Falls, BC Klikitarik; Good afternoon to you sir, hopefully this finds you and your fine family doing well. Thanks for the interesting thread and of course thanks to those who've contributed too as it's always an interesting topic for me. As others have mentioned, I drool every time Steve shows those Heron knives. The top knife in the third photo - horn scales and a bit of a Russell belt knife feel to it - is about perfect to my way of thinking. Anyway we didn't shoot much at our house this fall so I believe this one was used for gutting. It's built from a 52100 blade I picked up on ebay, white maple scales and I cobbled a sheath up one afternoon too. As far as the Buck knife goes, we've been fans of US made Bucks for years and became even more so after touring their factory a half dozen years ago. That visit started my appreciation for their Vantage Pro line of folders and there's always one in my back pocket all season. From what I understand of the good folks at Buck, they're quite good about customer service, so I'd certainly recommend giving them a shout to see what they say on your Vanguard. Thanks again for the fine read and views Klik and all the best to you and yours this weekend. Dwayne The most important stuff in life isn't "stuff"

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? BC30cal #9543201 01/24/15 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 19,233 B Blackheart Campfire Ranger Blackheart Campfire Ranger B Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 19,233 I shot two deer this past season. Used an old {1972} Puma Game Warden on the first and an olive drab carbon steel Mora clipper on the second.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Blackheart #9543219 01/24/15 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,315 PA O Otter6 Campfire Regular Otter6 Campfire Regular O Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,315 PA Knives of Alaska Cub Bear. "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? BC30cal #9543239 01/24/15 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 20,203 T_Inman Campfire Ranger T_Inman Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 20,203 I never was very good at sharpening so I have succumbed to the cult of the havalon piranta. I did loose my good, ancient, hand-me-down case folder on an antelope hunt in Sep. That knife had been on 6 continents and been through 3 wars. That sucked but at some point it was bound to happen. I've got plenty of somewhat cheaper fixed blade knives but plan to use the piranta for all my big game hunting from now on.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? T_Inman #9543370 01/24/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik OP Campfire Ranger OP Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º 'Cobbled' evidently has different meanings than what I generally think of it as��.very nice cobbling as well as knife-making! Thanks for the kind words and same in return. Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9543411 01/24/15 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,474 Alaska R rost495 Campfire Kahuna rost495 Campfire Kahuna R Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,474 Alaska Piranta almost exclusively like we have since it came out.... I just don't see the need much for anything else. And when I do, for whatever reason its not a big name knife.. pair of knives from LEM has done the best for me lately if not using piranta, one a small skinner the other gut hook/filet sort of combo... We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? dogzapper #9543420 01/24/15 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 193 Cebu City, Philippines J Jess Campfire Member Jess Campfire Member J Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 193 Cebu City, Philippines Originally Posted by dogzapper I've used only the knives my buddy George Herron made for about the last twenty-five years. They are incredible. Rest In Peace, my dear friend. Steve Mastadon Ivory Herron Folder ... kinda nice Awesome cutlery you got there, Sir

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? RugerM77270 #9543424 01/24/15 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 193 Cebu City, Philippines J Jess Campfire Member Jess Campfire Member J Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 193 Cebu City, Philippines Originally Posted by RugerM77270 What model Zero Tolerance please?

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Jess #9543648 01/24/15 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Livin' here in Texas, having critters to skin is easy........ Rocky Menfee "16 bore" another one of Rocky's blades. Two handed "Brisket Breaker" by Dale Howe 6.5 Mag by Gene Ingram Lil' Dumplin' by Rick Menefee (aka, the "BSWD Boner") #1 Bird and Trout by Gene Ingram [img]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/glenn1221/latestgunstuff/IMG_13491_zps7c647914.jpg[/img] Cold Steel Outdoorsman and "FUBAB" by Rick Menefee [img]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/glenn1221/Bear%20Hunt/IMG_0101.jpg[/img] Randall #28 Woodsman [img]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/glenn1221/IMG_0382_zps354698cc.jpg[/img] Father and son Winstons. JAPPF, GWB Last edited by geedubya; 01/24/15. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? geedubya #9543798 01/24/15 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX Whiptail Campfire Tracker Whiptail Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX I also like my Buck Vanguard. I have the Cabela's S30V version. Last edited by Whiptail; 01/24/15. Quando omni flunkus moritati

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Whiptail #9543813 01/24/15 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 24,370 7 700LH Campfire Ranger 700LH Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 24,370 Gutted critters with a medium stockman pocket knife to a Puma Bowie, but most were and will continue to be done with a older Buck 110 with a 440C blade. Skinned and butchered is done with a variety of knives most of which are Forschner.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Whiptail #9543821 01/24/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Nothing like elk, a Leatherman Wave and a Kauffman #15...

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? shrapnel #9543926 01/25/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik OP Campfire Ranger OP Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Anyone use an Opinel at any point in time? The newer blades seem kind of soft and easily bent, but the older carbon steel blades we used to use for pocket/utility were sharp and easily sharpened as I recall. Haven't used one for awhile but I have put one of the larger ones to use on occasion. Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9544222 01/25/15 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,219 West Slope of Colorado A alpinecrick Campfire Ranger alpinecrick Campfire Ranger A Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,219 West Slope of Colorado Buck 422 folder with the orange handle. It was given to me as a tip from a client 25 years ago. Had never used a folder, wasn't sure about the "nontraditional" orange handle. Threw it in my knife box. A year later, in the course of lightening my daypack load, I decided to try that knife. First elk I killed was after 20 inches of powder fell the previous day. Of course I dropped the knife in the snow and it went right to the ground. When I dug it out of the snow I decided that orange handle was the most brilliant idea to ever hit knifedom.....Been carrying that knife in my daypack ever since. The 422 sharpens easily and holds a pretty good edge. Over the next few years I received two more 422's from clients as tips. They are my backup knives. Casey Casey Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively... Having said that, MAGA.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? alpinecrick #9544410 01/25/15 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,208 Ks Ole_270 Campfire Tracker Ole_270 Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,208 Ks Didn't get too bloody this year. The top knife, a light hunter from Gene Ingram dressed and carved up my buck. My Dozier Yukon Pro got a few licks in on my Son-in-Laws bull elk as well.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Ole_270 #9544644 01/25/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,917 NM S SLM Campfire Ranger SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,917 NM Menefee.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? geedubya #9544650 01/25/15 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,736 (513) F Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker F Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,736 (513) Originally Posted by geedubya Two handed "Brisket Breaker" by Dale Howe Something about a Negra Modelo that goes well with a hog-skinnin' knife. Here's one with a Ready's 24HCF knife: And with a Kershaw Blur folder: FC "Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet." - Mrs. FC

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Folically_Challenged #9544752 01/25/15 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,628 Lethbridge Alberta G GRF Campfire Regular GRF Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,628 Lethbridge Alberta I look at those beautiful knives, an realized that I should never have one, simply because all of knives spend a good bit of time after every usage in a bleach and water soak. Makes for clean knife but would really screw up the nice wooden, horn and antler handles. Still love sees pictures of beautiful tools. Thanks GRF

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? GRF #9544849 01/25/15 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 This pair And this one did the gut work "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Folically_Challenged #9545098 01/25/15 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Originally Posted by Folically_Challenged Something about a Negra Modelo that goes well with a hog-skinnin' knife. Here's one with a Ready's 24HCF knife: And with a Kershaw Blur folder: FC +1 My motto: I'd rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy!!! Do favor a Negra Modelo now and again. with pork Fiddle-fartin' around or kickin' back Menefee Swayback JAPPF, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Calvin #9546260 01/25/15 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,317 Anchorage, AK C cwh2 Campfire Tracker cwh2 Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,317 Anchorage, AK Originally Posted by Calvin I'm down to using a vicky paring knife and a Havalon when hunting. I am using just a paring knife 99% of the time. Couldn't find it on the sheep and ended up using my dull as church buck mayo kaala for the whole thing. I like that knife when it is sharp, but that sucked. The sharpener was "lost" with the vicky - in my pack.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? cwh2 #9546373 01/25/15 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,065 West Mitten TDN Campfire Tracker TDN Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,065 West Mitten Have used the Havalon on the last 4 deer and could not be happier for most of the work. "You know why nobody panic buys 30-06 ammo? ... Because men with 30-06's don't panic"

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Steelhead #9546388 01/25/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,917 NM S SLM Campfire Ranger SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,917 NM Originally Posted by Steelhead This pair I like those.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? GRF #9546415 01/25/15 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado Originally Posted by GRF all of knives spend a good bit of time after every usage in a bleach and water soak. Don't forget the rubber gloves and hand-sanitizer before AND after bloodying those blades. And always wear a dust mask. Animal dander is an muchly under-recognized danger that all hunters eventually face. Even those that have household pets, can be susceptable to the occasional sneeze. And don't forget to burn any clothing that comes into contact with animal body fluids, immediately upon contact. Call 911 as soon as you think you've been exposed to even the most minor of germs. Get into the habit of taking antibiotics every morning, right after your One-a-Day.......

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? huntsman22 #9546431 01/25/15 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Hell's Bells, you're skinnin' critters.......... I hear urine is sterile, Piss on it and wipe it down. JAPPF, GWB Last edited by geedubya; 01/25/15. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? huntsman22 #9546449 01/25/15 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX Whiptail Campfire Tracker Whiptail Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX Originally Posted by huntsman22 Originally Posted by GRF all of knives spend a good bit of time after every usage in a bleach and water soak. Don't forget the rubber gloves and hand-sanitizer before AND after bloodying those blades. And always wear a dust mask. Animal dander is an muchly under-recognized danger that all hunters eventually face. Even those that have household pets, can be susceptable to the occasional sneeze. And don't forget to burn any clothing that comes into contact with animal body fluids, immediately upon contact. Call 911 as soon as you think you've been exposed to even the most minor of germs. Get into the habit of taking antibiotics every morning, right after your One-a-Day....... I asked the biologist at Kerr WMA about diseases in hogs and he said they carry stuff like brucellosis, psuedorabies, and tularemia. He said he used to clean them without gloves and would put dip in with bloody hands and says it's a miracle he's still alive. Now he wears gloves and mask. Quando omni flunkus moritati

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? huntsman22 #9546465 01/25/15 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,015 British Columbia Arac Campfire Regular Arac Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,015 British Columbia I've been using an old Puma Hunter's Pal for 14 years now. My wife just started hunting two years ago and I thought she should have a knife of her own, so I just picked up a Bark River Springbok with antique linen micarta scales.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? huntsman22 #9546602 01/25/15 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12,127 Okanagan Falls, BC BC30cal Campfire Outfitter BC30cal Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12,127 Okanagan Falls, BC Originally Posted by huntsman22 Originally Posted by GRF all of knives spend a good bit of time after every usage in a bleach and water soak. Don't forget the rubber gloves and hand-sanitizer before AND after bloodying those blades. And always wear a dust mask. Animal dander is an muchly under-recognized danger that all hunters eventually face. Even those that have household pets, can be susceptable to the occasional sneeze. And don't forget to burn any clothing that comes into contact with animal body fluids, immediately upon contact. Call 911 as soon as you think you've been exposed to even the most minor of germs. Get into the habit of taking antibiotics every morning, right after your One-a-Day....... huntsman; Thanks for the chuckle tonight Don, I hope this finds you well. I'm pretty sure that the GRF I've come to know a wee bit via the phone and PM's won't need all of the medications prescribed and hopefully he gets a chuckle too. In light of my cyber friend GW upping the ante with porcine testicular photographic contributions - I'll just say I'll see GW's pork bits and raise him one blowed up mulie heart. Now I do realize that this isn't from this year and I'm not wearing the gloves you suggested - but hopefully I can be forgiven both faux pas. I've really enjoyed this thread folks - thanks to all who've contributed and all the best to you and GW and your respective others in the up coming week Don. Dwayne PS; Eldest daughter has actually developed allergies to deer hair and needs to wear gloves now.... I just gotta pack reading glasses along with the knives now - a by product of passing a half decade on this earth no doubt. Best to you all again. Last edited by BC30cal; 01/25/15. Reason: added information The most important stuff in life isn't "stuff"

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Whiptail #9546606 01/25/15 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado Originally Posted by Whiptail [ Now he wears gloves and mask. Can't be too careful these days........

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Whiptail #9546614 01/25/15 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado You might tell yer biologist buddy about these new-fangled protection devices now used by the most discrimination hunters. Have him google 'haz-mat suit'. Available on Amazon, I reckon......

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Whiptail #9546618 01/25/15 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado Originally Posted by Whiptail [ says it's a miracle he's still alive. PRAISE JEEEEZUS........

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9546688 01/25/15 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,147 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,147 OMAHA In alpha order; Bark River Mikro Canadian Cold Steel Pendleton Light Hunter (loaner) Harvey King Small Game

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9546705 01/25/15 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,147 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,147 OMAHA I keep a few Opinel #8s around. I gave the #8 Trekking style with the red handles to my son's scout patrol. I dumped the little leather lanyard and made a longer and more useful paracord lanyard for them. Another couple of inexpensive folders that I like are the older Buck 442 and 455 with partially serrated blades. The 455 is so small that it easily fits in the watch pocket on my jeans.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? cwh2 #9546748 01/26/15 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,406 C Calvin Campfire Ranger Calvin Campfire Ranger C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,406 Originally Posted by cwh2 Originally Posted by Calvin I'm down to using a vicky paring knife and a Havalon when hunting. I am using just a paring knife 99% of the time. Couldn't find it on the sheep and ended up using my dull as church buck mayo kaala for the whole thing. I like that knife when it is sharp, but that sucked. The sharpener was "lost" with the vicky - in my pack. Amazing how quickly a guy can take apart an animal with a sharp paring knife.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Calvin #9546904 01/26/15 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,042 arizona K krp Campfire Ranger krp Campfire Ranger K Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,042 arizona Used this parer on everything from elk to lion. Weighs almost nothing on backpack hunts. Did a javelina last month. Going to reshape this old carbon knife into a skinning parer, it should be unique.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? krp #9547018 01/26/15 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas My Clark Kent EDC no phone booth required. just blood and gore. JAPPF, GWB Last edited by geedubya; 01/26/15. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? geedubya #9547284 01/26/15 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758 J JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758 These 3 were used so far this year on deer. Fox was an old pic of the knife. One more weekend coming up.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? huntsman22 #9547298 01/26/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik OP Campfire Ranger OP Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Originally Posted by 260Remguy In alpha order; Bark River Mikro Canadian Cold Steel Pendleton Light Hunter (loaner) Harvey King Small Game I saw that�.. but save it for later Originally Posted by huntsman22 Originally Posted by Whiptail [ Now he wears gloves and mask. Can't be too careful these days........ I beg to differ. It's far to easy to freeze one's finger tips while wearing rubber gloves versus cotton skinning gloves�.and the 'blood puddle' in the insides is pretty darned handy at -30 when feeling in one's digits quit several minutes previous. Besides, I think that rubber/latex/nitrile tend to degrade the subtle flavors of fresh warm liver, thinly sliced, when you lay it upon your tongue, fresh with the juices of life ebbing from them. Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9547380 01/26/15 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado Is that before the 'dip', or after?....

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9547685 01/26/15 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming S Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming I typically use the Anza on the far right. Made from a file blade. 2.75 inch blade. Holds an edge quite nicely. However, this year I used the Cold Steel on the far left for my elk. No idea why, I just did. I think these carbon steel Mora's are under rated. For 10.00 they're a heck of a knife. Paired with a 6.5x55.... They just go together. Stupidity is expensive If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9547885 01/26/15 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 651 NC Montana L LarryfromBend Campfire Regular LarryfromBend Campfire Regular L Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 651 NC Montana I've used this one for 20+ years. It was one of the earliest in ATS34 and it fits me.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? LarryfromBend #9547984 01/26/15 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 12,530 Blue Ridge M MagMarc Campfire Outfitter MagMarc Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 12,530 Blue Ridge The last one was with the 25OT dad got me when I was 11. I killed the deer with his 35

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? 284LUVR #9548034 01/26/15 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 8,651 Sweden jpb Campfire Outfitter jpb Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 8,651 Sweden Originally Posted by 284LUVR I've been using this Spyderco Bill Moran for a few years. Not an expensive knife by any means but the ergonomics of the tool have me reaching for it each season. Crappy stock photo. Sorry I have the same knife, and it is the one I reach for if I have a big skinning job. The goofy-looking handle is wonderful to use -- especially by the time you have half-way through skinning a big moose! John

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? jpb #9548097 01/26/15 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 29,626 Mi. E efw Campfire Ranger efw Campfire Ranger E Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 29,626 Mi. Tonight utilizing a new gift from 'fire member Kenjs1 on a fawn I shot w/ the ML at beginning of this month: Redhead laminate folder bought on clearance did yeoman's work on Tx hogs And Wyoming pronghorn along w/ my "everyday carry" Cold Steel Code Blue tonto folder and first choice for versatility, the Wyoming knife.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? jpb #9548138 01/26/15 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Rocky Menefee's interpretation of his brother's "16 bore" Made short work of this Tom JAPPF, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? efw #9548577 01/26/15 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,936 Texas kenjs1 Campfire Outfitter kenjs1 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,936 Texas EFW- Lemme know how she works out for you. Oh- it is sunny and over 70 degrees on my ride home tonight! When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are something to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honors are something to be ashamed of . Confucius

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9548662 01/26/15 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,454 State of Jefferson T T_O_M Campfire Outfitter T_O_M Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,454 State of Jefferson Gerber Magnum LST for the outside work, small Gerber LST for inside. The silly assed things are cheap and, once you get an initial edge on them, seem to stay sharp fairly well. If I lose one, I regret the time it took to get it sharp the first time more than the $$. That isn't a bad combination. I suppose the little knife blade on my Leatherman "Micra" might have to be counted, too. The only other knife I pack ... and that's only occasionally ... is a Buck Vanguard with a rubber handle and no gut hook. I can't see the point of packing a heavy knife if a light one gets the job done for me. I still use my Buck Special and General and my Gerber LMF but they stay at the truck / at home. Tom Anyone who thinks there's two sides to everything hasn't met a M�bius strip. Here be dragons ...

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9549551 01/26/15 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,165 Georgia Mathsr Campfire Tracker Mathsr Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,165 Georgia This knife by Twin Blades is the one that I have used to butcher the last few deer I've killed. It has a 4 inch blade of CPM S30V. Harry

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9550332 01/27/15 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... I've got a bunch of knives. Some are very nice, hand-made, expensive cutlery. But I always seem to have a Buck 110 on my belt and an old Buck trapper in my pocket. Sometimes a Marbles 99. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? 1Nut #9551644 01/27/15 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,532 IA J JSH Campfire Regular JSH Campfire Regular J Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,532 IA Gene Ingram Chukar in Black Ash Burl and S30V.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? firstcoueswas80 #9551844 01/27/15 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere B bangeye Campfire Tracker bangeye Campfire Tracker B Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere Last I used was a boker plus dozier copy . Great knife for about $45. I have quite a few knives so I switch around quite a bit. My most used knife is a old western folder that I have had for probably35 years. Not an expensive knife but it has dressed a number of deer

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? bangeye #9551923 01/27/15 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Couple more from earlier in the year...... Ram's horn Menefee Menefee FUBAB JAPPF, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? geedubya #9552067 01/27/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,271 North Carolina W wilkeshunter Campfire Outfitter wilkeshunter Campfire Outfitter W Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,271 North Carolina My Buck 110 is my typical go to knife. I do sometimes mix it up with a very nice custom made and three other Bucks. Next year I am going to try a new to me Uncle Henry 153UH Spikehorn.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? wilkeshunter #9552776 01/28/15 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming S Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming Not a single Schrade Sharp Finger mentioned? Stupidity is expensive If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Snake River Marksman #9552818 01/28/15 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,219 Rapid City, SD, US Boise Campfire Tracker Boise Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,219 Rapid City, SD, US Originally Posted by Snake River Marksman Not a single Schrade Sharp Finger mentioned? Sold my old Sharp Finger after not using it for many years. I didn't see the need for carrying a knife only for skinning. Used my Okamura built knife on the only deer this season.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Snake River Marksman #9552882 01/28/15 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Originally Posted by Snake River Marksman Not a single Schrade Sharp Finger mentioned? Just fer schitz n' giggles.......... JAPPF, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? geedubya #9552913 01/28/15 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! A blade from K.A. Swearingen. Forged 5160H. It cleaned two deer last year, and is still sharp. It is his Elk Skinner II model "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Snake River Marksman #9553019 01/28/15 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,649 Indiana pointer Campfire Outfitter pointer Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,649 Indiana Originally Posted by Snake River Marksman Not a single Schrade Sharp Finger mentioned? I always have one of them with me when hunting whitetails in Indiana. It was my dad's. I really like it.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Snake River Marksman #9553040 01/28/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik OP Campfire Ranger OP Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Originally Posted by Snake River Marksman Not a single Schrade Sharp Finger mentioned? Had one of those I picked up 30-some years ago; not sure what happened to it. It never was as sharp as I thought it should have been. Based on that knife, I wasn't much impressed with the steel Schrade was using. I liked the concept of the shape, but it was a bit on the small side for dealing with moose. Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9553387 01/28/15 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming S Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming I've never owned a sharpfinger. I've been toying with the idea of picking up one of the older carbon steel models I see on E-bay. I have no earthly idea why I'd want to. I've got a drawer full of knives and really don't need another, but I'm sure you all know how these ideas get inside our heads and just won't go away. Stupidity is expensive If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Snake River Marksman #9553490 01/28/15 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,239 W. Texas J JGRaider Campfire Ranger JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,239 W. Texas I'm a simpleton compared to you guys. I've been using Puma folders for the past 20 years or so....warden, prince, packer. Love the Havalon Piranta for skinning/caping. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? JGRaider #9554124 01/28/15 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,158 Western Pennsylvania D donsm70 Campfire Outfitter donsm70 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,158 Western Pennsylvania These are the three knives that I have used the past several years on deer, elk and antelope. From the left; - A Custom knife that my brother made for me with S30V steel, and G-10 scales. - A Dozier Skinner with D-2 steel and Micarta scales. - A Custom Gut Hook that my buddy from Wyoming made with scales from Pa. donsm70 Life Member...Safari Club International Life Member...Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Life Member...Keystone Country Elk Alliance Life Member...National Rifle Association

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? donsm70 #9554802 01/28/15 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,091 South Carolina MadMooner Campfire Ranger MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,091 South Carolina I used a Moki Banff VG10 and a Joel Clark B&T in SV30. Both worked great. Moki handle is a bit slick. “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? MadMooner #9555292 01/29/15 Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,607 Orange Park, Florida jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,607 Orange Park, Florida Like my buddy Pugs says, "were knife sluts".. Here are mine, the Randall 25 Skinner at the bottom I've used the most, to include a bison I killed with ET and Doc Rocket a few years ago, as well as a few African critters. Middle two are still cherry, and the top one, flew with me during my AD days. And this one, an Arno Bernard "elephant" with Big Horn Sheep handle, I just purchased: A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? jorgeI #9558231 01/30/15 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,936 Texas kenjs1 Campfire Outfitter kenjs1 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,936 Texas I have a few I use. A Wyoming knife sees a lot of action. So does a CRKT But my pet is this Bark River Canadian belt knife. Semi custom in Buckeye Burl ( or was it Elder burl ? ) with mosaic pins. Very good skinner. When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are something to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honors are something to be ashamed of . Confucius

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? geedubya #9558343 01/30/15 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... Originally Posted by geedubya Father and son Winstons. JAPPF, GWB I've got a couple of Winstons on order. A model 22 hunter and a model 40 hunter with matching Maple burl. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? 1Nut #9558527 01/30/15 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,665 S.W. Wis L LEADMINER Campfire Regular LEADMINER Campfire Regular L Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,665 S.W. Wis Used this one as well.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9558657 01/30/15 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho FieldGrade Campfire Ranger FieldGrade Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho Originally Posted by Klikitarik When I most recently pulled out my Vanguard, I noticed that the edge was very dull and there was a small crack along the edge - so evidently one of the stepsons or their friends had gotten their hands on it. (Anyone know if Buck will give their attention to abused blades?) Yes,,, Buck has one of the best CS dept's in the country. Send it in and they'll either fix or replace it, no questions asked. I too like those Vanguard's. I have all manners of custom and production knives. My Vanguard doesn't take a back seat to any of them. These days I just shoot yearlings or fawn's from the porch so I just grab what suites my fancy that day. This year it was my old carbon steel Northwoods B&T.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? FieldGrade #9572236 02/03/15 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,910 P Pahntr760 Campfire Tracker Pahntr760 Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,910 Originally Posted by FieldGrade Yes,,, Buck has one of the best CS dept's in the country. Send it in and they'll either fix or replace it, no questions asked. I too like those Vanguard's. I have all manners of custom and production knives. My Vanguard doesn't take a back seat to any of them. I really like the Alaskan Guide line of Buck at Cabela's. All the nice classic-ness of the varguard, but with S30V steel with BOS heat treat. Not a fan of the Logo on the blade, but overall, it makes a good knfe a Great knife. My last was a Lonewolf Mountainside Drop Point. N680 steel with a stonewash. These guys were gobbled up by Benchmade, and make a good USA product. I have the Drop Point and the Skinner. I am considering adding some liners to the handles. Just for fun, really.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9575796 02/04/15 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 36 Kansas G GlennS Campfire Greenhorn GlennS Campfire Greenhorn G Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 36 Kansas Most recent was my GS Hunter from Ralston Knives. Prior was his Lil Caper Shot of three ralstons Used the Ingrams and Snow knives a little as well. Really really liking the Ralston knives though

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Jess #9575909 02/04/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,696 Southest Alabama R RugerM77270 Campfire Regular RugerM77270 Campfire Regular R Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,696 Southest Alabama Originally Posted by Jess Originally Posted by RugerM77270 What model Zero Tolerance please? 350 Whatever a 7x57 can do a 270 can do better. True fair chase is you in the woods buttnaked with nothing but your finger nails and teeth. If you'e fixin' to put a hole in something, make it a hole to remember.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9575997 02/04/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik OP Campfire Ranger OP Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º So many beautiful knives, so few opportunities - relatively- to wear them out. Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9578386 02/05/15 Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,265 Brad Campfire 'Bwana Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,265 “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9579313 02/06/15 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,621 Wyoming C Cinch Campfire Regular Cinch Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,621 Wyoming Always an Ingram... Public landowner...

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9580070 02/06/15 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 MOGC Campfire Outfitter MOGC Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 Menefee semi skinner worked on whitetails this past hunting season... Ingram B&T did the same... Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? geedubya #9580129 02/06/15 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,213 Adirondacks F fshaw Campfire Regular fshaw Campfire Regular F Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,213 Adirondacks GWB, What's the bottom knife in the brisket of the set showing your "Clark Kent EDC?" Thanks. Frank

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? fshaw #9580432 02/06/15 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Originally Posted by fshaw GWB, What's the bottom knife in the brisket of the set showing your "Clark Kent EDC?" Thanks. Frank That is my "two handed Brisket-Breaker". Dale Howe who posts here as Mtnman1 fashioned that for me. Here is his website should you want to contact him outside 24hourcampfire........ http://www.howemtnknives.com/ Local custom here is not to field dress, but to bring the carcass back whole to camp where we have a lighted skinning rack. We hang our critters from the hind legs using a gambrell. For years I used a Cold Steel "Outdoorsman" for the task of splitting the brisket in order to facilitate removal of the "innards", but Dale was kind enough to accomodate my request for a knife that I could grasp with two-hands for the downstroke. Yes I could use a hatchet, or camp axe or saw, but I like using a knife. JAPPF, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9585051 02/08/15 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 12,651 6491 Feet Above Sea Level Coyote_Hunter Campfire Outfitter Coyote_Hunter Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 12,651 6491 Feet Above Sea Level My knives are nothing special. But as long as they are sharp they work as well as any others. Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE! No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's. A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Folically_Challenged #9587242 02/08/15 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,021 Glendale, AZ R RoadRunner65 Campfire Regular RoadRunner65 Campfire Regular R Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,021 Glendale, AZ Originally Posted by Folically_Challenged Buck Vanguard. I love this thing. 'Twas the sharpest knife out-of-the box that I've ever had. FC I really like the looks of this one. I need to find one locally to handle. I have big hands, I'm 6'5" and it is hard to find a knife that is comfortable in my hands to work with. Only a dingleberry, not yet a Turdlike person, maybe someday!!! Originally Posted by northern_dave I am happier than a retard in a room full of bouncy balls right now!! Joe.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Klikitarik #9589619 02/09/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik OP Campfire Ranger OP Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º That's a nice sturdy knife with a pleasant ergos good heft and girth for XL/XXL hands IMO. Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? RoadRunner65 #9590639 02/09/15 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,910 P Pahntr760 Campfire Tracker Pahntr760 Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,910 The Buck Vanguard is a great pattern. Like I said before, I especially like the Cabela's version with s30v.

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? RoadRunner65 #9591592 02/10/15 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,736 (513) F Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker F Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,736 (513) My hands are anything but big, but it just fits me well. I believe Bud's Gun Shop has the Vanguards < $50. I got mine from an online shop in Louisiana. They were a tad more expensive, but service was fine. FC "Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet." - Mrs. FC

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? geedubya #9595805 02/11/15 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,213 Adirondacks F fshaw Campfire Regular fshaw Campfire Regular F Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,213 Adirondacks GWB, Thanks. Beautiful knife. Frank

Re: What Knife/Knives did you use? Pahntr760 #9595934 02/11/15 Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,117 PA T TwoTrax Campfire Regular TwoTrax Campfire Regular T Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,117 PA Originally Posted by Pahntr760 The Buck Vanguard is a great pattern. Like I said before, I especially like the Cabela's version with s30v. +1. Heaven has a wall, a gate and strict immigration policy. Hell has open borders. Let that sink in..... I Live for Opening Day!