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Looking to buy myself a nice multi purpose hunting knife.
Prefer a compact to midsize fixed blade.
Primary uses:
Breasting waterfowl and cleaning other small game
Gutting white tails
Misc hunting related chores
Considering a helle or bill Moran spyderco, but may be able to get a handmade knife in that range of $150 or below.
Any suggestions?

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If by handmade, you mean a custom knife, I think your price range would be a challenge. Instead, I'd suggest there are still a lot of fine knives being made by well established companies that would fit your needs.

I would encourage you to look for 2 knives instead of one. One with a smaller, more narrow (less than an inch wide) blade under 3" for waterfowl and small game, and one with a little more metal 3-4" long with some belly for gutting/skinning game. And you can do 2 knives and stay under $150 total.

You'll probably get hit by the "knife bug" eventually, so you just as well look at specific purpose knives now rather than general purpose knives that end up in the general purpose drawer somewhere.

There are good general purpose knives so don't abandon that idea, and you will get some good suggestions on here if that's the direction you decide to go. Nothing wrong with that. Most of us started that way too. However, many of us ended up with a bunch of nice knives, each having a specific purpose.

Listen to the advice on here. You chose the right place for help.

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For $150…

A spderco Moran ( my favorite factory fixed) and a $6 victorinox paring knife.


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Up your budget. I know that can be tough, but if you think about it a custom knife, compared to the rest of your hunting equipment, is relatively cheap and will last a lifetime. For $300 you can get a really nice knife that will do both chores extremely well.

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I've bought a few of those Victorinox paring knives and the larger F.Dick knives from BigDave. He makes an excellent kydex sheath for them too. Those 2 purposed knives would do about anything you want and keep you way under budget.

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A Buck Woodsman 102 for the smaller stuff and a Pathfinder 105 for the bigger stuff. You can probably buy the pair for under $200 via eBay anytime.

Or

A Landi Bushcraft Jr. for the smaller stuff and a Bull Maverick for the bigger stuff. Collectorknives has the pair on sale for less than $230.

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Here is a Dozier Semi Skinner that goes for around $260. There isn’t a pair of knives that will outperform it for the tasks described. For most it would last a lifetime.

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Originally Posted by rd7fox
I've bought a few of those Victorinox paring knives and the larger F.Dick knives from BigDave. He makes an excellent kydex sheath for them too. Those 2 purposed knives would do about anything you want and keep you way under budget.

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Whether by words or pictures, GWB is one of the GOATs around here.




(for you non-sports fellows, GOAT=Greatest Of All Time)

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Dale Howe, Howe Mountain Knives, makes a few styles that might work for you. Dale has made #4 Medium Drop Points and a #12 Light Hunter for me.

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Originally Posted by pathfinder76
Here is a Dozier Semi Skinner that goes for around $260. There isn’t a pair of knives that will outperform it for the tasks described. For most it would last a lifetime.

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Dang... I love that blade shape...

very tempting to get that as my first custom knife


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Better get on the phone then, I think Dozier has about a 3 year wait list.


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Originally Posted by MOGC
Better get on the phone then, I think Dozier has about a 3 year wait list.


Ouch...

Are there any decent quality commercial made knives like that?

I see that profile on this page all the time, but never see it out there in common stuff.


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There's a gazillion knives of every configuration
that can be had for not much cash outlay.
I've had some fairly expensive knives, and
they really didn't do a better job dressing game
than the commercially available knives I
use now. Get you some F Dick, Victorinox,
Dexter Russell, Old Hickory, etc. and figure
out what configuration suits you the best for
what you do. If you lose or mess one up, you
won't have to cry big tears. Just order another
one or two
Good Luck

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Originally Posted by Ranger99
There's a gazillion knives of every configuration
that can be had for not much cash outlay.
I've had some fairly expensive knives, and
they really didn't do a better job dressing game
than the commercially available knives I
use now. Get you some F Dick, Victorinox,
Dexter Russell, Old Hickory, etc. and figure
out what configuration suits you the best for
what you do. If you lose or mess one up, you
won't have to cry big tears. Just order another
one or two
Good Luck


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Havalon's work too.

Cold Steel Pendelton Lite Hunter is under $30.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2926006566...ustomid=4b422ea224b912f4c74f4d365ca14e48

I have that and the Roach Belly and Canadian Belt knife styles by Cold Steel

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Gerber EZ Zip. Puma, Cold Steel Master Hunter, Knives of Alaska

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Buck Skinner's are about $75

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Buck-Kni...iates_ad_id=1285207&campaign_id=9383

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Originally Posted by rd7fox
Whether by words or pictures, GWB is one of the GOATs around here.




(for you non-sports fellows, GOAT=Greatest Of All Time)


+1


Great pics!


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Originally Posted by humdinger
Originally Posted by MOGC
Better get on the phone then, I think Dozier has about a 3 year wait list.


Ouch...

Are there any decent quality commercial made knives like that?

I see that profile on this page all the time, but never see it out there in common stuff.

Check with AG Russell. C

They stock some doziers.

The white river skinner looks similar to what is posted above. Maybe a longer blade….


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Originally Posted by Ranger99
There's a gazillion knives of every configuration
that can be had for not much cash outlay.
I've had some fairly expensive knives, and
they really didn't do a better job dressing game
than the commercially available knives I
use now. Get you some F Dick, Victorinox,
Dexter Russell, Old Hickory, etc. and figure
out what configuration suits you the best for
what you do. If you lose or mess one up, you
won't have to cry big tears. Just order another
one or two
Good Luck

And most in practice aren’t worth the steel they are made out of. In my opinion well designed and functional knives are as rare as hens teeth. Most, in practice, are functional garbage. Pretty, and trending, but useless. Which is fine as precious few people use a knife much anyway. I have used a LOT of knives alone in the field over the years. Most knives get the job done and most do everything they can to work against you while you are doing that job. A lot of guys pack two knives because they can’t abide either of them for the work they need done. Think about what your knife needs to do and find a knife that will do all of it well. Good luck with that.

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Originally Posted by geedubya
Originally Posted by Ranger99
There's a gazillion knives of every configuration
that can be had for not much cash outlay.
I've had some fairly expensive knives, and
they really didn't do a better job dressing game
than the commercially available knives I
use now. Get you some F Dick, Victorinox,
Dexter Russell, Old Hickory, etc. and figure
out what configuration suits you the best for
what you do. If you lose or mess one up, you
won't have to cry big tears. Just order another
one or two
Good Luck


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Havalon's work too.

Cold Steel Pendelton Lite Hunter is under $30.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2926006566...ustomid=4b422ea224b912f4c74f4d365ca14e48

I have that and the Roach Belly and Canadian Belt knife styles by Cold Steel

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Gerber EZ Zip. Puma, Cold Steel Master Hunter, Knives of Alaska

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Buck Skinner's are about $75

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Buck-Kni...iates_ad_id=1285207&campaign_id=9383



You might have a knife problem.

How in the heck do you store them?😉


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Originally Posted by pathfinder76
And most in practice aren’t worth the steel they are made out of. In my opinion well designed and functional knives are as rare as hens teeth. Most, in practice, are functional garbage. Pretty, and trending, but useless. Which is fine as precious few people use a knife much anyway. I have used a LOT of knives alone in the field over the years. Most knives get the job done and most do everything they can to work against you while you are doing that job. A lot of guys pack two knives because they can’t abide either of them for the work they need done. Think about what your knife needs to do and find a knife that will do all of it well. Good luck with that.

Opinions vary!

The O'Neill and the Ingram are A2 steel.

The Olt is CPM M4

The Music Made knife is 52100

Four Different Blade profiles, three different steels.

IMHO, they all serve the purpose for which they were intended.












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Originally Posted by rusty75
Looking to buy myself a nice multi purpose hunting knife.
Prefer a compact to midsize fixed blade.
Primary uses:
Breasting waterfowl and cleaning other small game
Gutting white tails
Misc hunting related chores
Considering a helle or bill Moran spyderco, but may be able to get a handmade knife in that range of $150 or below.
Any suggestions?

I had several suggestions after reading this before boarding a plane last night...

But!: A really good friend and knife aficionado sent me a text that Amazon has the Cold Steel Mini Lloyd Pendelton Hunter in DLC coated CPM 3V for $65... These are $120 MSRP and normally street priced at $95 on the big knife websites. I wholeheartedly suggest you grab one and bank the other $85 to apply to a custom lifetime knife by getting on the books of a custom maker you REALLY want.

I ordered 3 for Christmas presents...deal of the season: Amazon Pendelton Mini

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Originally Posted by geedubya
Originally Posted by pathfinder76
And most in practice aren’t worth the steel they are made out of. In my opinion well designed and functional knives are as rare as hens teeth. Most, in practice, are functional garbage. Pretty, and trending, but useless. Which is fine as precious few people use a knife much anyway. I have used a LOT of knives alone in the field over the years. Most knives get the job done and most do everything they can to work against you while you are doing that job. A lot of guys pack two knives because they can’t abide either of them for the work they need done. Think about what your knife needs to do and find a knife that will do all of it well. Good luck with that.

Opinions vary!

The O'Neill and the Ingram are A2 steel.

The Olt is CPM M4

The Music Made knife is 52100

Four Different Blade profiles, three different steels.

IMHO, they all serve the purpose for which they were intended.












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See that’s the thing. I just do not agree. For field work a knife needs to split hide well. When that hide is laying on the side of a mountain, or across deadfall, or in a knee deep bog, the snow etc. it needs to be able to gut, disarticulate, debone, skin and cape in those same conditions. That’s its purpose and it needs to do it well. VERY few knives do that. They just don’t. They are designed in an office or at a blade show for someone that guts from a pole, skins from a tractor bucket or capes from his couch. Most knives serve this purpose. But they suck at a real job. I don’t want a mitt full of knives. I want a good knife.

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Originally Posted by pathfinder76
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And most in practice aren’t worth the steel they are made out of. In my opinion well designed and functional knives are as rare as hens teeth. Most, in practice, are functional garbage. Pretty, and trending, but useless. Which is fine as precious few people use a knife much anyway. I have used a LOT of knives alone in the field over the years. Most knives get the job done and most do everything they can to work against you while you are doing that job. A lot of guys pack two knives because they can’t abide either of them for the work they need done. Think about what your knife needs to do and find a knife that will do all of it well. Good luck with that.

Opinions vary!

The O'Neill and the Ingram are A2 steel.

The Olt is CPM M4

The Music Made knife is 52100

Four Different Blade profiles, three different steels.

IMHO, they all serve the purpose for which they were intended.












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See that’s the thing. I just do not agree. For field work a knife needs to split hide well. When that hide is laying on the side of a mountain, or across deadfall, or in a knee deep bog, the snow etc. it needs to be able to gut, disarticulate, debone, skin and cape in those same conditions. That’s its purpose and it needs to do it well. VERY few knives do that. They just don’t. They are designed in an office or at a blade show for someone that guts from a pole, skins from a tractor bucket or capes from his couch. Most knives serve this purpose. But they suck at a real job. I don’t want a mitt full of knives. I want a good knife.





Are you saying the Herron Model 2 type Semi is the only "good" knife pattern?


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No, I wouldn’t say that’s the knife I’d choose at all. Way too much blade length

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Yet your Crotts and Dozier are based on it...


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Originally Posted by Journeyman
Yet your Crotts and Dozier are based on it...

With a better blade length and geometry yes.

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Originally Posted by pathfinder76
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Yet your Crotts and Dozier are based on it...

With a better blade length and handle yes.


Great reply! Kudos...

Give Tom Krein the credit he deserves for that...


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Originally Posted by Journeyman
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Yet your Crotts and Dozier are based on it...

With a better blade length and handle yes.


Great reply! Kudos...

Give Tom Krein the credit he deserves for that...

I could give a chit who makes one. I use one

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Originally Posted by pathfinder76
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Yet your Crotts and Dozier are based on it...

With a better blade length and handle yes.


Great reply! Kudos...

Give Tom Krein the credit he deserves for that...

I could give a chit who makes one. I use one

HA...knew you are a poseur... Come across all big time [bleep] expert and don't even know the history...

Got a clue for you pal...


Some of us use more than "one" to MULTITUDES of what your dripping little "experience" is...


I did almost 170 red deer on the Scots cull this year with a Mora Companion.

I also have the knife you "think" your semi is based on...Loveless Semi...which isn't even CLOSE!
Also, the Crooked Skinner which is closer...
The closest, I don't have, is the Parke skinner of which only 3 dozen were made.

So...[bleep]..go back to school and quit coming across so degradingly to some of the best guys on this website with more knife experience than you'll ever have...


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I’m a poser why again? It’s not my fault you used a crappy tool for a job 170 times. Lol.

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Simply because every post you've made here is denigrating others who have earned their places here. Just because you can show a couple pics of dink moose doesn't mean that guys like MOGC, GWB, Dave, Jud, etc etc who choose to use a 2 or even 3 knife set don't know how to use a knife is hubris to the freaking Canadian Liberal limit...

If you'd like some answers to the questions you've posted on Bladeforums about Loveless Semi designs, or how guys WAY more experienced than you choose the knives they use, let me know...other than that, continue to be a hero on your little Canuck website... I'm out.


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Boarding just called...radio silent 'til tomorrow cuz I'm crossing the pond...


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I’m a poser why again? It’s not my fault you used a crappy tool for a job 170 times. Lol.

Nice sneaky unmarked edit.

I had these along too..are they crappy?

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Originally Posted by Journeyman
Simply because every post you've made here is denigrating others who have earned their places here. Just because you can show a couple pics of dink moose doesn't mean that guys like MOGC, GWB, Dave, Jud, etc etc who choose to use a 2 or even 3 knife set don't know how to use a knife is hubris to the freaking Canadian Liberal limit...

If you'd like some answers to the questions you've posted on Bladeforums about Loveless Semi designs, or how guys WAY more experienced than you choose the knives they use, let me know...other than that, continue to be a hero on your little Canuck website... I'm out.

You’re an idiot. Everything you just said here has ZERO to do with the topic at hand. ZERO.

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Originally Posted by Journeyman
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I’m a poser why again? It’s not my fault you used a crappy tool for a job 170 times. Lol.

Nice sneaky unmarked edit.

I had these along too..are they crappy?

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I thought you were out? And yes. I’d not own either. This place is like a cult

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I’m a poser why again? It’s not my fault you used a crappy tool for a job 170 times. Lol.

Nice sneaky unmarked edit.

I had these along too..are they crappy?

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I thought you were out? And yes. I’d not own either.

Dude...


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I’m a poser why again? It’s not my fault you used a crappy tool for a job 170 times. Lol.

Nice sneaky unmarked edit.

I had these along too..are they crappy?

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I thought you were out? And yes. I’d not own either. This place is like a cult

Look...another clever edit


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Hopefully Phil Wilson will survive your scrutiny...


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Originally Posted by Journeyman
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Originally Posted by Journeyman
Originally Posted by pathfinder76
I’m a poser why again? It’s not my fault you used a crappy tool for a job 170 times. Lol.

Nice sneaky unmarked edit.

I had these along too..are they crappy?

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I thought you were out? And yes. I’d not own either.

Dude...
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Originally Posted by pathfinder76
Originally Posted by Journeyman
Originally Posted by pathfinder76
I’m a poser why again? It’s not my fault you used a crappy tool for a job 170 times. Lol.

Nice sneaky unmarked edit.

I had these along too..are they crappy?

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I thought you were out? And yes. I’d not own either. This place is like a cult

Look...another clever edit

Would you quit lying.

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Hopefully Phil Wilson will survive your scrutiny...
Maybe Rick too..

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Like I said. A cult.

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Which you added unedited and then called me a liar...Azzhole


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Originally Posted by Journeyman
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Looking to buy myself a nice multi purpose hunting knife.
Prefer a compact to midsize fixed blade.
Primary uses:
Breasting waterfowl and cleaning other small game
Gutting white tails
Misc hunting related chores
Considering a helle or bill Moran spyderco, but may be able to get a handmade knife in that range of $150 or below.
Any suggestions?

I had several suggestions after reading this before boarding a plane last night...

But!: A really good friend and knife aficionado sent me a text that Amazon has the Cold Steel Mini Lloyd Pendelton Hunter in DLC coated CPM 3V for $65... These are $120 MSRP and normally street priced at $95 on the big knife websites. I wholeheartedly suggest you grab one and bank the other $85 to apply to a custom lifetime knife by getting on the books of a custom maker you REALLY want.

I ordered 3 for Christmas presents...deal of the season: Amazon Pendelton Mini

Forgetting the dink shooting "expert" Canuck, this bears looking at again...

Hopefully we're cleared to taxi soon. I'm tired.


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Which you added unedited and then called me a liar...Azzhole

I thought it was mean. You haven’t left yet. Liar.

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Originally Posted by Journeyman
Originally Posted by Journeyman
Originally Posted by rusty75
Looking to buy myself a nice multi purpose hunting knife.
Prefer a compact to midsize fixed blade.
Primary uses:
Breasting waterfowl and cleaning other small game
Gutting white tails
Misc hunting related chores
Considering a helle or bill Moran spyderco, but may be able to get a handmade knife in that range of $150 or below.
Any suggestions?

I had several suggestions after reading this before boarding a plane last night...

But!: A really good friend and knife aficionado sent me a text that Amazon has the Cold Steel Mini Lloyd Pendelton Hunter in DLC coated CPM 3V for $65... These are $120 MSRP and normally street priced at $95 on the big knife websites. I wholeheartedly suggest you grab one and bank the other $85 to apply to a custom lifetime knife by getting on the books of a custom maker you REALLY want.

I ordered 3 for Christmas presents...deal of the season: Amazon Pendelton Mini

Forgetting the dink shooting "expert" Canuck, this bears looking at again...

Hopefully we're cleared to taxi soon. I'm tired.

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A couple of dinks for your journey.

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LOTS more where these came from.

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Hey Rusty,

Get in touch with Mr Tim Olt (Michiganroadkill) on here. I had a chance to visit with him this past summer and he had several knives on hand that may be of interest to you. Maybe that has changed as its been 6 months or so. Also take a look at his Michigan Slim pattern.I think it may be just what your looking for. Good luck in your search.

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This knife would be excellent. You can buy now.

https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/1047660/

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Reminds me of the old saying, "There's more than one way to skin a cat."


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First, to Rusty75, I'm sorry your post is getting sidetracked. I hope you end up with a knife that is just what you were looking for.

Rusty75 came on here and made a very specific request for a knife and wanted to stay under $150.

The very first post pathfinder76 made was to tell Rusty75 to up his budget and get a $300 knife.
The last post above from pathfinder 76 suggested a buy now $275 knife.

Maybe I'm judging pathfinder76 wrongly, but it seems to me that in between the 2 posts I cited, about all he has done is go off topic, stomp on Rusty75's post, and come across as someone far different than the character and manners of my friends. And, yes some of my friends are here on the campfire. Sorry, but I can not get used to this kind of behavior, nor do I want to.

If baffles me why people just can not pm someone they disagree with (especially when they make it personal) and just have a private conversation with that person and let the rest of us be ignorant of the ignorance.

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Hold on. My suggestion was to stretch his budget and I gave the reason for it. If you or anyone else finds that offensive go somewhere else. Seriously. Are we that entitled to think that a discussion should remain within a certain set of parameters? Really? Are we also so fragile that disagreeing with someone’s approach to something creates so much anger that we start hurling personal insults? Give me a break.

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Yet your Crotts and Dozier are based on it...

With a better blade length and handle yes.


Great reply! Kudos...

Give Tom Krein the credit he deserves for that...

I could give a chit who makes one. I use one

HA...knew you are a poseur... Come across all big time [bleep] expert and don't even know the history...

Got a clue for you pal...


Some of us use more than "one" to MULTITUDES of what your dripping little "experience" is...


I did almost 170 red deer on the Scots cull this year with a Mora Companion.

I also have the knife you "think" your semi is based on...Loveless Semi...which isn't even CLOSE!
Also, the Crooked Skinner which is closer...
The closest, I don't have, is the Parke skinner of which only 3 dozen were made.

So...[bleep]..go back to school and quit coming across so degradingly to some of the best guys on this website with more knife experience than you'll ever have...


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Originally Posted by rd7fox
First, to Rusty75, I'm sorry your post is getting sidetracked. I hope you end up with a knife that is just what you were looking for.

Rusty75 came on here and made a very specific request for a knife and wanted to stay under $150.

The very first post pathfinder76 made was to tell Rusty75 to up his budget and get a $300 knife.
The last post above from pathfinder 76 suggested a buy now $275 knife.

Maybe I'm judging pathfinder76 wrongly, but it seems to me that in between the 2 posts I cited, about all he has done is go off topic, stomp on Rusty75's post, and come across as someone far different than the character and manners of my friends. And, yes some of my friends are here on the campfire. Sorry, but I can not get used to this kind of behavior, nor do I want to.

If baffles me why people just can not pm someone they disagree with (especially when they make it personal) and just have a private conversation with that person and let the rest of us be ignorant of the ignorance.


MontanaCreekHunter ( or whatever it was) would do the same thing.

Highest $$$ doesnt always equal best.


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That’s why I’m shocked at the vitriol over a $300 knife. That is the whole point. For a relatively insignificant budget increase you can return significantly better. On an asset that will last 50 years.

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Originally Posted by pathfinder76
That’s why I’m shocked at the vitriol over a $300 knife. That is the whole point. For a relatively insignificant budget increase you can return significantly better. On an asset that will last 50 years.


No vitriol.


Its the way campfire “what can i get” threads go.

OP - ive got $ money to spend. What do you recommend?

Ive got $500 to spend on a rifle - campfire - you gotta spend $2k to kill a deer. Ruger anerican is junk
Ive got $500 to spend on a new computer - campfire - you gotta have a $2500 macbook pro


On and on. From boots to packs to knives.


OP asked about what to get for his $150.

Easily doable with factory knives. Custom ? Maybe a nice second hand custom. Which ive bought also.


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Originally Posted by pathfinder76
That’s why I’m shocked at the vitriol over a $300 knife. That is the whole point. For a relatively insignificant budget increase you can return significantly better. On an asset that will last 50 years.


I typically subscibe to the 'bromide' that "inch by inch" it is a cinch. I do lay-aways and 12 month no-interest purchases quite often and find that to be effective.


Perhaps the OP might rejoin the conversation and indicate whether any of the different blade styles of the particular knives illustrated would tend to serve his purposes, and whether he had an interest in upping his budget for a single knife or maybe a set.

Ya!

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There is a big difference between $1500 and $150. And no one is forcing anyone to do anything. It is a nothing burger about nothing important and deserves no tears.

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Originally Posted by pathfinder76
That’s why I’m shocked at the vitriol over a $300 knife. That is the whole point. For a relatively insignificant budget increase you can return significantly better. On an asset that will last 50 years.


I typically subscibe to the 'bromide' that "inch by inch" it is a cinch. I do lay-aways and 12 month no-interest purchases quite often and find that to be effective.


Perhaps the OP might rejoin the conversation and indicate whether any of the different blade styles of the particular knives illustrated would tend to serve his purposes, and whether he had an interest in upping his budget for a single knife or maybe a set.

Ya!

GWB

Exactly. It’s not that big of a deal.

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And this is why I’m not packing a bunch of knives. I also believe the OP was looking for multi purpose.

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I have no dog in this fight. But I will say this, who cares if someone suggests something slightly more? Lots of us, myself included, have reconsidered purchases where we had a set budget because someone sparked an idea in our heads for something better for not much more. I think that’s all that was being done here.

Now if someone was saying all you can get is a steaming piece of chit for that $, then sure, give him a blast, and tell him to scram.

There’s enough angst in the world as it is, let’s keep this sub-forum drama free. I’ve been on the Campfire for a while, and was a lurker for many years before joining. It can be the Wild West for sure, but I was attracted to his sub-forum because 99% of regulars are true gentlemen, and helpful to a fault.

If you wanna argue, there is a guy on the fire who lives up in Alaska who will oblige anytime. Think his handle is Big Stick or some such thing. Tread lightly and put your fireproof jammies on:)

Now, I will give you my two cents. This fall, I used a Grohmann Bird & Trout that was given to my son. I skinned out a calf moose, a mulie buck, and hundreds of geese and ducks. Easy to keep sharp and touch up. Easy on the pocketbook too, especially considering the exchange rate for you folks in the US, as it’s made in Canada. It is a very ergonomically efficient design. It’s not a super steel, but it’s also easy to sharpen. And, for your price range, you could even order it with a nice stag handle and have a beauty knife that you can be proud of.

https://www.grohmannknives.com/inde...tainless-steel-2-trout-bird-knife-detail

Tons of good choices in your price range. Tons.

Good luck in your search.

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Originally Posted by sns2
This fall, I used a Grohmann Bird & Trout that was given to my son. I skinned out a calf moose, a mulie buck, and hundreds of geese and ducks. Easy to keep sharp and touch up. Easy on the pocketbook too, especially considering the exchange rate for you folks in the US, as it’s made in Canada. It is a very ergonomically efficient design. It’s not a super steel, but it’s also easy to sharpen. And, for your price range, you could even order it with a nice stag handle and have a beauty knife that you can be proud of.

https://www.grohmannknives.com/inde...tainless-steel-2-trout-bird-knife-detail

Tons of good choices in your price range. Tons.

Good luck in your search.

As a coda to the above post.....

Each of the three knives that follow, I've owned and used.

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https://www.coldsteel.com/canadian-belt-knife/

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https://www.amazon.com/Knives-Alaska-Yukon-1-SureGrip/dp/B000IXHOOE

and a couple customs that were fashioned by Gary Dukeman, Squawsatch Knives.......

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IMHO, the possibilities as to the particular blade style and price one might decide upon is almost infinite.

ya!

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Quit second guessing the OP. You have no idea why he wanted what he wanted.

For instance, he might be quite wealthy and has a bunch of nice expensive knives he prefers not to use. He might want to try a nice $150 knife and not worry about dings and scratches for a change. Who knows? He might have secondary reasons as well for asking---young relatives or friends that he is looking to gift with a knife. Who knows his means or intentions?

Just answer him with your best answer that fits his request and quit trying to make him into you or someone else. Geeesh.

Now if he said, I'd like this, but do I need to reconsider this, or do I need to go in a different direction, etc, etc, then I get it. But, he didn't ask for anyone's accomplishments and exploits. He asked for a response to his specific question.

Now we have to sit here and listen to all these excuses and justifications, but meanwhile,,,,,,,,,

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I should have said my above post was directed at pathfinder76

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I have followed along on all of the comments and have taken no offense to suggestions outside of my stated price range. After doing some more research I think I have decided to go with a quality factory knife for now and wait on a custom. My outdoor edge replaceable blade knife works great for gutting and skinning now, but it has no soul. It’s simply a tool for the specific task. I think that a fine factory knife will fill my desire for something nicer while I decide if I’m truly interested in a custom.

I have decided on the Helle Eggen. I was able to handle one and it felt better than any knife I’ve held. It should serve my purposes well and may be all that I ever need. Not sure if I’m ready to go down the custom knife “wormhole” just yet.
Thanks all for the input.

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Originally Posted by rd7fox
Quit second guessing the OP. You have no idea why he wanted what he wanted.

For instance, he might be quite wealthy and has a bunch of nice expensive knives he prefers not to use. He might want to try a nice $150 knife and not worry about dings and scratches for a change. Who knows? He might have secondary reasons as well for asking---young relatives or friends that he is looking to gift with a knife. Who knows his means or intentions?

Just answer him with your best answer that fits his request and quit trying to make him into you or someone else. Geeesh.

Now if he said, I'd like this, but do I need to reconsider this, or do I need to go in a different direction, etc, etc, then I get it. But, he didn't ask for anyone's accomplishments and exploits. He asked for a response to his specific question.

Now we have to sit here and listen to all these excuses and justifications, but meanwhile,,,,,,,,,

I have no idea what he is thinking. He might be a troll for all I know. That is why I made the suggestion. He is free to do with it what he wants. Again. It’s a NOTHING burger.

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Originally Posted by rusty75
I have followed along on all of the comments and have taken no offense to suggestions outside of my stated price range. After doing some more research I think I have decided to go with a quality factory knife for now and wait on a custom. My outdoor edge replaceable blade knife works great for gutting and skinning now, but it has no soul. It’s simply a tool for the specific task. I think that a fine factory knife will fill my desire for something nicer while I decide if I’m truly interested in a custom.

I have decided on the Helle Eggen. I was able to handle one and it felt better than any knife I’ve held. It should serve my purposes well and may be all that I ever need. Not sure if I’m ready to go down the custom knife “wormhole” just yet.
Thanks all for the input.

Which Eggen did you get... the 12C27 or the H3LS

Either/Or, hope you enjoy!

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I like my B&T style. Just got this one the other day, tough to beat for $150. Arno Bernard outta South Africa did a run for beretta. Very nice for the scratch.

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Warthog tusk scales, N690 @59-60, very nice sheath, should be a dandy. 👊🏻


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Just keep posting pics pathfinder.👍


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Hopefully Phil Wilson will survive your scrutiny...
Maybe Rick too..

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That’s a bout as good as it gets for a set right there !!👊🏻

Damn nice


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Congratulations. Glad you were able to handle one before buying. That makes it a more personal choice and one you can feel good about.

I'd like to see you report back to us after you have a chance to give it some workouts.

We all meant well. Glad it worked out.

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Originally Posted by geedubya
Originally Posted by sns2
This fall, I used a Grohmann Bird & Trout that was given to my son. I skinned out a calf moose, a mulie buck, and hundreds of geese and ducks. Easy to keep sharp and touch up. Easy on the pocketbook too, especially considering the exchange rate for you folks in the US, as it’s made in Canada. It is a very ergonomically efficient design. It’s not a super steel, but it’s also easy to sharpen. And, for your price range, you could even order it with a nice stag handle and have a beauty knife that you can be proud of.

https://www.grohmannknives.com/inde...tainless-steel-2-trout-bird-knife-detail

Tons of good choices in your price range. Tons.

Good luck in your search.

As a coda to the above post.....

Each of the three knives that follow, I've owned and used.

[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]

https://www.coldsteel.com/canadian-belt-knife/

[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]

https://www.amazon.com/Knives-Alaska-Yukon-1-SureGrip/dp/B000IXHOOE

and a couple customs that were fashioned by Gary Dukeman, Squawsatch Knives.......

[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]

IMHO, the possibilities as to the particular blade style and price one might decide upon is almost infinite.

ya!

GWB

GWB,

I've been thinking of a Canadian belt knife for quite a while and considering the grohmann #1 or the Knives of alaska yukon or possibly the LT northern hunter large..

Can you offer input on any of these?

And if you suggest the grohmann, go SS or Carbon?

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I have not owned the Grohman knife and am not familiar with what stainless/carbon steels are available.

I have the Knives of Alaska Yukon Belt knife and used it quite a bit say 15 to 18 years ago. Mine was D2. A good working knife.

I see that the LT Wright Large Northern Hunter is 3V and canvas micarta.

I am a fan of 3V

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Menefee Tanto, Carbon Fiber & 3V

Among the three, my preference would be the LT Wright knife in 3V.

https://www.dlttrading.com/lt-wright-large-northern-hunter-3v-saber-ground-green-canvas-matte

ya!

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