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I've got a dozen or so of Gene's knives but not a YellowJacket. For those who have used one on deer, what do you think about it for that purpose?
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Its ideal for field dressing deer, IMHO. I prefer Gene's Nilla pattern but the yellow jacket is right there with it. Here are a couple pics of my 2 yellow jackets in various stages of use
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What Dude270 said... I've had one for several years now and it may be my most used knife for deer. It lives in my hunting pack. I traded into a second one a short while back but haven't carried it yet....aside from when I use it and then clean it up the original never leaves my pack.
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Only one way to find out... I need to order one and a Nilla as well...
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I've been wondering the same thing. If anybody owns a yellow jacket and a nilla, would you mind posting a pic of both?
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We have a few different ones but not a nila. The last Ingram was a yellow jacket had it made from a little thinner stock and tapered tang. It is a favorite.
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Never shoulda sold my Yellow Jacket
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I've been wondering the same thing. If anybody owns a yellow jacket and a nilla, would you mind posting a pic of both? I've had both and may have a side by side pic somewhere.....I'll look later. I prefer the YJ but it's just a preference thing....both are great patterns. I'll see if I can find the pic later.
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Thanks Dude270, not sure I could find mine.....
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No problem J.
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Enjoying the heck out of it. My youngest LOVES it! Haven't taken either of the youngest two hunting with it yet but probably will over Christmas break.
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Thanks for the photo of the YellowJacket and Nilla together. Very helpful.
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Thanks for the photo of the YellowJacket and Nilla together. Very helpful.
RS Agreed, I'm thinking the Yellow Jacket with a 3" blade would be a good choice
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Not a Yellowjacket fan. Have had two. In that weight class the old school #5, and new school (uncatalogued) 4S punch hardest... and I have, and have used, them all...
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4S is a fine knife for sure. I still like my Nilla best of the small ones.
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