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One of the few things I got from my grandfather’s estate after he passed was a schrade sharp finger knife. It is one of my favourite to carry during hunting season. It’s a handy little knife I have several others that I keep on hand aswell.
Maybe watching to much Forged in Fire over the Holidays but debating taking a crack and building a couple of knives .
Just curious what others use and personal preferences.
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I use the top Barky for skinning moose and the middle Russell Belt knife for deer. The elliptical cutting edge works at any angle and the drop point is a bonus for slitting hide esp on the legs. Perfect shaped for skinning. The steel is better on the Barks. The bottom Bark is my field knife for deer hunting. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Ju1m14rl.jpg)
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Very nice , I haven’t figured out pics on this sight yet.
I’ve always liked the style of the russel
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Have fun.....j3
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Randall #5 stays attached at my hip during hunting season.
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Something with replaceable blades. I hate sharpening and I’m really good at dulling.
Can totally understand the sentimental attachment to a special knife or just appreciating a fine one.
But what I most appreciate is scary sharp with little to no effort on my part
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For a long time my choice of knife for skinning was a Buck General. I don't have the hand strength I had in those days. Most recently I'd been using Buck Vanguards with the rubber handle. I have a new Cold Steel Master Hunter I expect to like better all around and a Benchmade Steep Country which I'll like in my pack.
When it comes to skinning, most anything sharp will do, some just do a little better than others, but truly, it's a lot more about the indian than it is about the arrow.
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Bucklite 422, own five of them, been using them for 30 years. Like the orange handled one the best.........
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For a long time my choice of knife for skinning was a Buck General. I don't have the hand strength I had in those days. Most recently I'd been using Buck Vanguards with the rubber handle. I have a new Cold Steel Master Hunter I expect to like better all around and a Benchmade Steep Country which I'll like in my pack.
When it comes to skinning, most anything sharp will do, some just do a little better than others, but truly, it's a lot more about the indian than it is about the arrow. Tom like you I have a Cold Steel Master Hunter in 3V steel. Resently with that knife I cut up a large heavy duty box that a snow blower had shipped in. I really could not believe how the knife held up to that tough job. For me it's a keeper. Regards
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Havalon with replaceable blades.
I used a Buck 110 for years, but got one as a gift a few years ago and don't see myself going back.
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Skinning ?
Old Hickory or Dexter Russell butcher's
skinning knife
I got a Dexter Russell beaver knife to try
out, but haven't had a chance to try it out yet.
For breaking down the carcass a boning knife
either Old Hickory or Dexter Russell or whatever
the longest butcher knife I have with me
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The OP mentioned "Forged in Fire.". My Christmas gift from the Mrs. is a drop point hunter made by Seth Borries, champion of episode 26, season 6.
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Buck Vanguard with the rubber handle or a Buck 103 .
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Lately, it has been a Buck Max Lite in two sizes - Small and Large. The ones with the orange handles.
Problem is I have several knives.
My youngest boy got me a Benchmade Steep Country Hunter with a guthook for my birthday. I put that in my large kill kit. I bought a drop point one as well. I will try them once and see. I doubt I will change.
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I often pack some of those for elk. Nice knives.
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A real sharp knife, works for me. Rio7
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