phear Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Just after options on a general hunting knife, I will mainly be using it on foxes and rabbits for now so only looking at something budget to get started. Also I know theres pros and cons of fixed vs folding blades what are your opinions/experiences. Plus what kind of sharpeners do you recommend stick vs stone?Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 A fan of fixed knifes these days, you won't need anything very big for foxes and rabbits say a 3-4 inch blade would be heaps? Disclaimer I do carry a Havalon folding scalpel knife in the pack as back up, those things are awesome look into them (they take a replaceable scalpel blade and are scary sharp, I have damn near broken down a Sambar with one). For sharpening the Lansky system is pretty good but a good stone used well will do just as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHuntVic Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I agree about the Lansky system, you get a constant angle of your choosing. A stone takes a long while to get used to. Grant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafloss Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I'd go with a smallish fixed blade. I've never used a folder for hunting - just my preference. Another vote for the lansky system for sharpening and either a small steel or very fine diamond sharpener for touching it up in the field. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phear Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 A fan of fixed knifes these days, you won't need anything very big for foxes and rabbits say a 3-4 inch blade would be heaps? Disclaimer I do carry a Havalon folding scalpel knife in the pack as back up, those things are awesome look into them (they take a replaceable scalpel blade and are scary sharp, I have damn near broken down a Sambar with one). For sharpening the Lansky system is pretty good but a good stone used well will do just as well. Wow they do look pretty great and would most definitely be a fantastic backup because of the replacement blades. The Lansky system does look pretty ideal as it would give u a constant edge thats always the same. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo 30.06 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Another big yes for the Lansky system, also there is a really good instructional video on you tube of how to use it by Aaron Gough a custom knife maker in the states, worth watching if you haven't used it before or even worth watching if you trying to decide weather to by it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burners Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 I have just started carrying a Spyderco Pacific Salt instead of a fixed blade Gerber. I only hunt pigs and so only require the knife every now and then to remove a jaw. I like the corrosion resistance, it's nice and lite, I don't even know it is there, does the job I need it to. I've been using a Nirey sharpener and diamond steel/normal steel depending where I am and how bad the blade is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bj300 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I carry a buck skinner in my pack , sharpened with the lansky system , awesome edge , knife as hard as a goats head , good all round knife . Can do a sambar in the field with out a touch up , but also carry a havalon for the more detailed work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTV Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 # Ringbarknrun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crwdtb Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 EKA Swingblade for me. Also made a few for myself lately. Always fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Have any of you tried the smiths sharpening systems? Got a fair few knives that need some TLC.https://www.eliteoutdoorgear.com.au/product/smith-s-field-precision-kit-3-stones/Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I’ve got one of those kits. Seems to work ok but I haven’t used it many times. I suspect it’s a copy of the Lansky setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brinny Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Been running a Gerber Shorty and Gerber Pixie for as long as i can remember....sharpen them with a stick sharpener and had that about the same length of time....But i always carry a Buck 110 folding knife just in case..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 I have collected quite a few knives over the years while pursuing the best hunting knife, which as we know varies on what the game and task is. My Favorite knife for small game is the Mercator k55 a favorite of the possum trappers in NZ there are cheaper copies around and some of them are quite good I even have a couple of those as well in my collection, but the original has a blade made of good quality steel and doesn't loosen on the pivot over time and stays tight over the years folds to a small package. I highly recommend them. Otter Messer K55K Mercator Black Cat Pocket Knife Solingen - Stainless Steel 4045011100222 | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambahunt Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 I use a Camillus Soar Titanium plated blade they keep there sharpness. https://themerchants.com.au/products/fixed-blade-knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave9.3x62 Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 Havalon double bladed model- scalpel one end, trad drop point other- will do everything. Diamond sharpener. Also kleva range pro knife sharpener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistler Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 I brought this one in Alaska 18 months ago, use it for skinning only. Have a 4” blade Gerber for cutting critters up. Whistler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapper22 Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 +1 what Len suggests. One of the Graf boys skinning and breaking down a deer carcass with a Mercater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 He makes it look obvious ? That intro music was hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 I use this folding skinning knife with a gut hook. I find when butchering in the field I'm not really stabbing or apply sideways pressure on the blade besides the initial piercing of the skin. The majority of the cuts are slices with a finger along the back of the blade like a caveman with a flint. The gut hook I have found to be quite good and worth having. If I'm not butchering it just stays in the pack. I recently bought one of the Benchmade Hidden Canyon fixed blade skinning knives and leave it on the should strap of my pack as I like the idea of having something to grab at in a pickle but lets be honest this is hunting, not combat and it will probably just sit there and look cool. I use a cheap pocket diamond steel for sharpening. It's $15. I took the plates off it and discarded the rest and they slip into a little pocket in the pack. The diamonds wear of fairly quickly but its cheap and replaceable and they take more material off than a standard steel so you can put a new edge on with it if you are desperate. https://www.amazon.de/-/en/BOM157-BRK-Böker-First-Responder-01SC157/dp/B0043PKU3K https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/373485064346?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item56f571d09a:g:RF8AAOSwH8VgPu-4&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickk8ihYa55VeJusc0Ydu6jngwPXgWy7X2d9QIbsggcDrHV7TaDinTu7%2FA7pK5m3JIcS9NPWBBda9HNnnCKaKTlxC7ItyjV1S94ZqDDRxQlnHsAklw2ak9GBXw6x4xCmkWCcwzBTuaZH2Li0rcNiXCtmdtkWl%2FqCb5erUZtKjuuWZG%2BDIdCaoH1UXZBD%2BcCvvVVUT5ax10LS04n3ybIdFpvKHO%2BFJibIIMTfrOFq2Fb9RC%2BFl8p9qXaYewoQQSBt9OPI9gAF9di8LQg9YmfRcLsy%2BWpR63HM83JOSyQNW09mNUdWUCSi60L5XvZxxglcdQOjRdcOvVRm0VKUL0atZYB1bdSAUjYPfT0RN6SNQkkyT%2B4JObMnbPRs58OmTfM8rNgVl3rDIknZip%2FfmmrU7TI9IM4ypmFqfIzheNrjX5cblMtVc2u0WLQgisYUrqAyxxojHA1PKiv3VFte7m9I3H4HyMh%2FnBFsFYboIsyYP8GsDdKxmqTXJwwnoSsxl27DuU7SgoVeER3i8U3ZmSYaDPTZ6mxOPl4DW6zzoADVoyT6K%2FLtAit%2BhAm8Alv7BIjgASbbcOCrDFetCXlTlFBUDuRRkv%2BUlzqrqLDYzzhv2BeIe6ebOr3ditfgX8wvZ6YtyYSU90n9%2FUFSHg5fON3D2rjZ9xYyhSvbEbYP6v5iZcTPVtoI6B####HAoYYXDDhbMXGFduvOr%2BoqVGvx%2BJYJp1cLR8Gfpx%2FmEeI7JaoHfEo9QbdlHsr0oW%2F31OPTsY73KdQf6dUPaV1sANRYfSdhXYp3Txq4ml510rupLuCiW4HQiCcdA%3D|cksum%3A373485064346965dcf8d077c4814818a7d442485f687|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524&frcectupt=true https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/274715492714?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&itemid=274715492714&targetid=951637310284&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9071235&poi=&campaignid=9772796532&mkgroupid=100117148296&rlsatarget=aud-692203741102:pla-951637310284&abcId=578876&merchantid=7364522&gclid=CjwKCAjwj6SEBhAOEiwAvFRuKHTSGLNB4LKsQshIV-5hPaOXCnxT2Fawn2jxI12N0nTnUkacdGMnsRoCjsAQAvD_BwE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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