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How do Havalon replaceable blade knives compare to Outdoor Edge? Is Havalon worth the extra money? Just to look at them, the OE blades look more sturdy but I've never handled either.
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Outdoor edge is heavier/ more sturdy. Havalon is more like a finger knife. I have both and prefer the outdoor edge. I can keep track of the blade better. They make a 3 or 3.5” blade.
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I've got a Havalon Piranha I think it's called ... and a pack of spare blades. I keep it in the console in my truck as a get-home backup knife. It's a decent knife for what it is ... it cuts and it's not a big investment and it just sits in there waiting for the time when I need it. I don't own an Outdoor Edge so I couldn't offer an honest comparison.
I keep a camp axe and an RTAK II in my truck toolbox with some other get-home stuff.
Always figured I could cut my seatbelt in a hurry with the Havalon if need-be ... and other stuff if necessary. But it's not an EDC pocketknife for me. Strictly a truck knife.
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Outdoor edge is heavier/ more sturdy. Havalon is more like a finger knife. I have both and prefer the outdoor edge. I can keep track of the blade better. They make a 3 or 3.5” blade. exactly what he said-only thing I could add is the Havalon blades break easy-last thing I want is a bit of razor floating around in what I may be elbow deep in..
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I have only used the Havalon Piranta and I find it ideal. Make sure to buy replacement blades from a surgical supply and avoid the chink knockoffs. Mine has been used for about 7 years w/out a problem.
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First time I saw a Havalon used a blade broke off deep in a critter, and a long long ways from help. I stick to OE.
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I use the outdoor edge. Work good for what they work good for…. Plus you can get the blades at the Walmarks, academy and even lowes now.
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How well do OE's gut hook blades work? I've heard that some brands clog up with fat & stuff and don't work all that well. I've never used a guthook. I've always just used my fingers and hunting knife but I wouldn't mind trying out one that's recommended.
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Never used the guthook on my OE. After one year of using a Havalon I'm thinking that I'll switch back to the OE
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How well do OE's gut hook blades work? I've heard that some brands clog up with fat & stuff and don't work all that well. I've never used a guthook. I've always just used my fingers and hunting knife but I wouldn't mind trying out one that's recommended. I use the strap cutter made by Gerber. Slick as snot and great for skinning legs, too. https://www.rescue-essentials.com/d...Tj_7fQom0pDa9LgyTMIyaFe-wo0aAiHXEALw_wcB
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I have never used a gut hook that continued working. As noted they clog up. I use the Havalon for finer work like removing back strap, cutting around the pelvic bone when using the no gut method, or maybe caping out the skull. Anything else I use a fixed blade heavy duty knife I know won't break. I have never been one to try to make one knife so it all. Especially those small 2-3" bladed ones.
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I like the gut hook it does have some plugging up more on elk than deer. But mine works well.
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How well do OE's gut hook blades work? I've heard that some brands clog up with fat & stuff and don't work all that well. I've never used a guthook. I've always just used my fingers and hunting knife but I wouldn't mind trying out one that's recommended. If it has a replaceable blade, they clog up quickly (particularly hair) for skinning and gutting plus they are a PIA to get completely clean. Otherwise, I find the OE knife handy for most cutting tasks but the blade is a little too flexible for cutting tough stuff. For gutting I like the Gerber Vital Zip plus it has a standard replaceable blade.
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I use the larger Havalon while processing game. Nothing trims steaks like a razor blade.
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I use a razor carpet knife.
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Depends on the critter. i've used a havalon Piranta on the past ~5 or so blacktail and it's been fantastic. I like smaller knives that I can feel better though, and also use a Knives of Alaska Cub Bear quite a bit. Larger knives never feel as precise to me. But, I never had an issue with my Havalon.
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I have been using Havalon for processing I have the small piranha to start and not I also have a large one
I use both, I use the small for field dressing I think they are awesome
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Agree with the ones not using the Havalon when elbows deep in a critter. Outdoor Edge or better yet a conventional lock back or fixed for the heavy duty stuff, back off the neck, elk ivories, etc.
I have never tried a gut hook type knife of any type, so no opinion there.
I do really like the Havalon for skinning coyotes, bobcats, and fox however.
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