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Since I can't find a Kingfisher to buy and Gene is retired, what custom maker makes a comparable 5" blade?
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Charlie May makes the 'skipjack'...
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That Charles May would be my choice of the makers I'm familiar with. There is a factory option. The Benchmade Custom Shop will put a Meatcrafter together for you. Check the custom Meatcrafter out.
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I always wanted a May Buk95, I'll check out the skipjack. I have been eyeing the Meatcrafters. Thanks for the suggestions.
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I heard that Jud has an unused one he's dying to sell. Make him a low ball offer!
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+another on the skipjack...
I’ve got one with a 5” blade.
I missed out on the kingfisher.
But....
Don’t forget about a lil dumplin!
Dave
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Personally, I like the skipjack handle better....
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mully, I have a Buk95. It is in my pack right now waiting to go to work this weekend. If you ever get your hands on one you'll like it. Also, in my last email exchange with Gene I asked about a Kingfisher and he said he might work a few up for sale. I had one and like a dumbass I sold it. I did that with the thought of ordering another one but that didn't happen before Gene had his accident.
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Folks (including me) tend to overlook the Dozier K-23 in these boning knife discussions. I picked one up at the BLADE show a while back in .110ish CTS-XHP at just over 5". Works like a...Dozier. Daniel Crotts is also making a variant of this design and has always been good to customize.
And, of course, I have to mention Phil Wilson. If you can get him to make you one a short/stiff Shelter Cove would last generations. I'm using a 5.5ish" Punta Chivato now for most boning chores.
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I agree the Dozier is overlooked, I like their single finger groove handle as it is very comfortable and controllable in my hand. I prefer a 4.5-5” blade for most chores, field dressing deer included. It just fits my technique. To me finding a blade in that range is harder. I know most custom makers will tweak their designs. My K-23 is a little too long for general use for me (it is a great boning knife). The Little Dumpling is great, too. I love me a tapered tang. I’m going to seriously consider a Skipjack. Any idea if May does kydex sheaths? I used to hate them but like to be able to throw a knife that had just been wiped off in the field into a sheath that can be rinsed out. Do I need a Kingfisher? Hell no, but I want one!
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The Skipjack is a great pattern but I think it normally comes with a 4.5" blade, at least mine did. Charlie would probably stretch it for you though. I agree with Hunts, I prefer the skipjack handle to the kingfisher's. . It just fits me better. My one gripe about the Skipjack is that the blade stock is pretty thick, too thick for this type of knife, IMHO. I tried to get Charlie to make mine out of .100 to .110 stock and he didn't want to. It still makes a great knife for breaking down a critter but I'd prefer thinner once I start using it in the kitchen deboning and taking off silver skin. My kingfisher (which may have been MOGC's first) is a lot thinner and I really prefer it. Rick's Lil Dumplin is excellent in the field but a little short for the butchering table, at least to me. Not knocking it, it may be one of the best all around knives I've ever used. Tim Olt also makes a really nice 5" boner that would be worth considering. Here is a pic of the four I mentioned side by side, maybe it will help you in your decision.
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The Benchmade meatcrafter looks like a nice knife as well if you don't mind a production knife.
One of the Phil Wilson knives might be the grail for this type of knife, like Journeyman said, the trouble is getting one.
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The Skipjack is a great pattern but I think it normally comes with a 4.5" blade, at least mine did. Charlie would probably stretch it for you though. I agree with Hunts, I prefer the skipjack handle to the kingfisher's. . It just fits me better. My one gripe about the Skipjack is that the blade stock is pretty thick, too thick for this type of knife, IMHO. I tried to get Charlie to make mine out of .100 to .110 stock and he didn't want to. It still makes a great knife for breaking down a critter but I'd prefer thinner once I start using it in the kitchen deboning and taking off silver skin. My kingfisher (which may have been MOGC's first) is a lot thinner and I really prefer it. Rick's Lil Dumplin is excellent in the field but a little short for the butchering table, at least to me. Not knocking it, it may be one of the best all around knives I've ever used. Tim Olt also makes a really nice 5" boner that would be worth considering. Here is a pic of the four I mentioned side by side, maybe it will help you in your decision. There's my baby! If you are tired of it by now I'll gladly take it off your hands.
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My Olt is a dandy, but a little shy of 5"... Another one I really like is jelky's boner...
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MOGC,
Sorry buddy, she is staying with me! I just cleaned up 4 backstraps with it this morning.
Hunts,
I didn't realize Tim had two different size boners...
I like that one from JElky. Very nice.
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probably a deal can be had on a benchmade next week somewhere with all the black friday deals happening
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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Really good thread. Not a knife discussed (or pictured) a fellow couldn't be happy with for a lifetime. Some great knowledge/experience here.
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I agree this is an outstanding thread. Anyone have contact information for j elky?
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