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#102174 - 02/02/12 06:53 PM

Favorite Hunting Knife (per Gregg's request)

SBHunter81
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Hey guys, we sort of hijacked a thread over there and felt it would be good to just start a new thread.

Favorite hunting knife...don't forget those photos!

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#102190 - 02/02/12 09:56 PM

Re: Favorite Hunting Knife (per Gregg's request) [Re: SBHunter81]

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I had shown my best skinning knife that I got for under $25 --the Browning in the other post--

But this would be my best hunting knife--the--Ruana Sidekick-- I got it from my buddy Mike-- mine is a bit older and looks just a bit different-- need to say a few things--mine is much like this damascus knife but it is has a std steel blade --guessing-- 20 years old -- Mike purchased it to do the Hemp rope test-- It is said that the Ruana can pass the free hanging 1" hemp rope test (cut it free hanging clean with one swipe)up to 8 times before sarpening-- we nver got 8 times but we did get 4--
it is a fine knife-- I think it has as much charter as James's Randell
http://www.ruanaknives.com/customnoncatalogknivesinstock.aspx

I will try to post an actual photo of the knife

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#102192 - 02/02/12 10:05 PM

Re: Favorite Hunting Knife (per Gregg's request) [Re: H2OBUG]

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I like the Schrade skinning knife. It is simpple and holds aa good edge as well as being wasy to sharpen,

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#102204 - 02/02/12 10:41 PM

Re: Favorite Hunting Knife (per Gregg's request) [Re: notrab]

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Without a doubt it would be one of my bill snow knives. They are like razors and hold edges longer than any other I've ever used.

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#102211 - 02/02/12 11:17 PM

Re: Favorite Hunting Knife (per Gregg's request) [Re: notrab]

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Originally Posted By: notrab

I like the Schrade skinning knife. It is simpple and holds aa good edge as well as being wasy to sharpen,

I hear ya. I've been using the same Schrade lockback folder for 3-1/2 decades, and have never found a reason for anything else. It holds an edge forever and that 3-1/2" blade is easy to handle around a carcass.

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#102213 - 02/02/12 11:24 PM

Re: Favorite Hunting Knife (per Gregg's request) [Re: s4s4u]

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A 2 blade Schrade that my Grandfather carried for who knows how many years. I'm pretty sure it's older than I am. I feel like he is there watching every time I use it on something.

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#102220 - 02/02/12 11:44 PM

Re: Favorite Hunting Knife (per Gregg's request) [Re: rlb]

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Havolon, razor sharp. In fact it's surgical sharp. The nice thing is that, you can replace blades in 30 seconds and your back in business , you never have to sharpen them. Each knife cones with a dozen blades. I use mine to gut, skin, and bone. One blade wil do at least two deer.

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#102242 - 02/03/12 08:52 AM

Re: Favorite Hunting Knife (per Gregg's request) [Re: love22hunt]

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I really am fond of my Knives of Alaska (really made in texas i believe) Alpha Wolf...great handle material, great blade and just balances very nicely. Although I wish it was just a touch smaller.

Second is the old Buck 110 folder. My dad used it and it was the first knife i ever bought.

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