Mltzer Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I have a knife at the moment but its a $20 special from anaconda. Its not bad, but you get what you pay for. So I'm after something around the $100 mark, something with a gut hook. What do you guys/girls recommend? and where is a good place to buy them online? or in Melbourne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joog Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) http://www.deadwoodknives.com/ i've dealt with these guys 3 times and found them very good to deal with. And $8.95 shipping from the U.S, doesnt get much better. if you buy a Boker knife you will have it for a lifetime. Edited July 30, 2011 by Joog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joog Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 http://www.deadwoodknives.com/p-1871-hr5016-hen-and-rooster-genuine-deer-stag-guthook-knife-5016.aspx not Boker, but a nice looking knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Buck knives are good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TikkaMasala Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 you can get really good deals off ebay if you search for them, thats where ive gotten all mine from most of the major (quality) knife manufacturers knives can be found on ebay fixed blade knives are still able to be imported without a permit, i've never had a problem getting them (8 so far) i'd recommend these - http://www.fallkniven.com/en http://www.topsknives.com/ http://www.eseeknives.com/index2.htm http://www.ontarioknife.com/catalog these companies produce good quality knives at reasonable prices, and most are warranted for life... hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Although it hasn't got a gut hook its got everything else. Aussie company too. $130 rrp. My next fathers day pressy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1 Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 i have a buck 191 unreal to use and sharpens quick on a steel, if cutting through fur and then cutting up meat for the dogs i put it over the steel one or twice an animal and stays razor shapr not needed but makes life easy what ever you choose go for quality steel nothing worse then a knife that doesnt hold an edge and wont sharpen quicly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mltzer Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 http://www.deadwoodk...knife-5016.aspx not Boker, but a nice looking knife. Yeah that is a great looking knife... think i may pick that one up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joog Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 its a fairly well known fact that german steel is top class, so any knife with german steel will serve you well. the knife in the link is german, so should be a good buy at under $80 delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I generally carry 2 x knifes. 1 is a fixed blade with a gut hook and the other is a Havalon "scalpel" and those things are great! Just don't put too much pressure on the blade or they will snap the blade (replaceable anyway). Hany to have 2 in case you lose one and need the back up, last deer did the heavy stuff the the fixed blade but probably used the havalon more than fixed blade in the end. Those Moroka X3's look like a pretty good bit of kit though and if I was in the market would probably grab one of those. Cheers, Waldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mltzer Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 http://www.deadwoodk...knife-5016.aspx not Boker, but a nice looking knife. I just ordered that knife, can't wait to get it!!! Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dafink Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 As far as bang for your buck anything from the Frost/Mora knife range will amaze you. Theie blades have different hardness steels wrapped together. As in the blade is hard covered in a softer steel for the back. Ive owned lots of expensive knives and there all very average compared to the performance of the Moras. And the price ? Cheap as chips. If you've never owned a Mora your really missing out on what will probably become your favorite blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishPete Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 I ordered a pair of these the other day: http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/catalog/product.php?id=313035fc2012 Will be interesting to see if A. I get them B. they're any good. I was looking for a robust utility blade and these seem to fit the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 This may sound like a stupid question, but what on earth do you use the gut hook for? I've skinned and gutted bucket loads of rabbits, but not much else so I am by no means an expert. I think I may know what it gets used for but wanted someone to tell me for sure. Jase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mltzer Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 pretty much to 'unzip' the animal.... not needed but useful for rabbits but much needed for larger game like deer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_baird Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I have a muelay inox military style knife, beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant762 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I just bought a Razor Blades skinner,Red Stag knife . Made in aus off ebay from brisbane_knives. I got it real cheap because I was the only bidder. It has a burl wood handle and looks and feels really good. I have not used it yet but it is real nice to look at and hold. Check out Brisbane_knives on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goswasere' Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I have a gut hook on the back of a gerber folding knife. Although sometimes useful it is more often a nuisance. It gets in the way when you are trying to carve through thick mussel, like when you are decapitating the animal. When they go blunt they are hard to sharpen, and you have to be carefull when putting it in your pocket that you don't cut it open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conco46 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 this 1 is a cold steel http://www.bankstowngunshop.com.au/products/product/CS49HS?category=HNKPULOY& this 1 is a buck kife http://www.bankstowngunshop.com.au/products/product/BUCK393CMG9?category=OTHDXPHR& if u cant find the knife u want on this site give up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mltzer Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I ended up getting this knife, its a great knife nice and sharp and seems to hold its edge very well. only issue is that the handle has a slight twist in it and that makes it more suitable for a left hander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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