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re: Recommendations needed on a good skinning knife for deer.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 10:08 am to Crappieman
Posted on 8/12/25 at 10:08 am to Crappieman
I actually really like the outdoor edge knives with the replaceable blades.
I find that the sharper the blade, the less issues I have
I find that the sharper the blade, the less issues I have
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Posted on 8/12/25 at 10:36 am to Crappieman
Posted on 8/12/25 at 10:45 am to LEASTBAY
quote:
I have the stainless and the carbon Morakniv. If anyone is considering one the carbon seems sharper.
Same here and I agree.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 10:48 am to Crappieman
Case Trapper in Bone.
Classic
2 blades
sharp
easy sharpen
perfect size
Great everyday gentleman knife as well
Classic
2 blades
sharp
easy sharpen
perfect size
Great everyday gentleman knife as well
Posted on 8/12/25 at 12:10 pm to Crappieman
Buck 117
Posted on 8/12/25 at 12:11 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
quote:
I find that the sharper the blade, the less issues I have
+1. Dull knives cause more accidental cuts than do sharp knives.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 12:20 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
A gut hook is also a non-negotiable for me. Makes the process so much easier
Posted on 8/12/25 at 12:31 pm to Crappieman
Glad to see you're introducing your son to hunting and cleaning his kill. My son has grown up and moved away so we don't get to hunt together anymore. I miss it. He went on a short deer hunt last fall. He hadn't shot a gun in a long time so he sat in the stand w/ me. Killed a nice doe a short time later. It was a nice hunt.
The first choice for you is "keepsake" or "beater" knife. Either way, I'd suggest a fixed blade, 3-4.5" long. A fixed blade is easier to clean and, I think, more difficult to lose. I like orange handles as I can see a misplaced/forgotten knife easier w/ the orange handle.
The aforementioned Morakniv is a fine choice for a beater. I keep on in my truck all the time. The linked Buck would be a great "keepsake." I gifted that exact knife to my cousin >20 years ago and he still uses it. I don't tike the blade shape or name, but the "Roach Belly" by Cold Steel is very useful. I spray painted the handle on mine orange.
For a "beater" folding blade, I'd look at the Outdoor Edge displosable blade knives. Mine is the model w/ disposable main blade and non-disposable gutting blade. Don't let him change the blades. Cold Steel makes a number of folding knives that would be good for skinning and aren't expensive. The Outdoor Edge will clean easier though because the back of the knife is open. For a "keepsake" folding knife, there's no better choice than the Buck Hunter.
Keep us updated.
The first choice for you is "keepsake" or "beater" knife. Either way, I'd suggest a fixed blade, 3-4.5" long. A fixed blade is easier to clean and, I think, more difficult to lose. I like orange handles as I can see a misplaced/forgotten knife easier w/ the orange handle.
The aforementioned Morakniv is a fine choice for a beater. I keep on in my truck all the time. The linked Buck would be a great "keepsake." I gifted that exact knife to my cousin >20 years ago and he still uses it. I don't tike the blade shape or name, but the "Roach Belly" by Cold Steel is very useful. I spray painted the handle on mine orange. For a "beater" folding blade, I'd look at the Outdoor Edge displosable blade knives. Mine is the model w/ disposable main blade and non-disposable gutting blade. Don't let him change the blades. Cold Steel makes a number of folding knives that would be good for skinning and aren't expensive. The Outdoor Edge will clean easier though because the back of the knife is open. For a "keepsake" folding knife, there's no better choice than the Buck Hunter.
Keep us updated.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 1:57 pm to Loup
quote:
I'd get him a cheap Buck, then. There are some Buck USA made options for under $30.
This. I still have the one my dad gave me when I first started hunting and I still use it with my outdoor edges
Posted on 8/12/25 at 7:39 pm to Crappieman
Buck or Case XX
Once he finishes high school if he still hunts get a nicer knife. Custom or maybe a bench made.
Once he finishes high school if he still hunts get a nicer knife. Custom or maybe a bench made.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 8:12 pm to Crappieman
I really like the Outdoor Edge Duck Duo Knives. The hook on the handle fits in my hand well.
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