Davyo Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 What knives are you lads using for gutting rabbits & what price are you paying for a reliable sharp blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) Stantley blade takes some beating for unzipping them , cheap as chips too Edited February 8, 2013 by bigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Never used it on a rabbit, but I boned a leg of lamb yesterday with one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009ES9VM2/ Razor sharp, stainless, and very inexpensive. The sheath hangs off a belt very securely. The knife clips into the sheath very securely too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Opinel #7 carbon is my favorite. Cheap and shaving-sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Opinels are great too. Also available in stainless :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 £2.50 cheapie orange knife from bushwear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Opinels are great too. Also available in stainless :-) I've got a couple but they don't perform as well as the carbons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I have been using a Stanley knife with the hooked blade, I think its for cutting carpet, its good as it pulls away from the gut as you pull it. But was wanting a good all rounder knive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Never used it on a rabbit, but I boned a leg of lamb yesterday with one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009ES9VM2/ Razor sharp, stainless, and very inexpensive. The sheath hangs off a belt very securely. The knife clips into the sheath very securely too. As above, also got one for the wife.....that's the romantic side of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 mora clipper £10 or so.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodo123 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I've got a opinal, not super expensive but seem to be good quality, can't remember what size it is. Rate it higher than the Gerber although I did take that sea fishing quite a bit so it got some hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Either an Opinel Number 6 (About £6.00) carried in a leather belt pouch or a Mora Clipper (About £10.00) for me while "bunny bashing". Easy to keep a reasonably sharp edge on and cheap as chips. There are no doubt better knives for the job but at least if you put one of these down and forget to pick it up again or loose it you will not end up heartbroken! I do have a rather nice hand made fixed blade knife and sheath which I use for stalking or culling but that is waiting to have a new grind putting on it and sharpening properly - If I lost that one I would be furious with myself! Edited February 9, 2013 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) The clipper as been discontinued and replaced with the companion: http://morakniv.se/news/companion-en-ny-kniv-serie. Edited February 9, 2013 by aris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Opinel number 6 in carbon as its far better than the stainless steel ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Had a few opinels, found the blades to be very brittle and a bit fidly to open, especially with cold hands. The Mora is a decent tool, easy to get razor sharp, easy to use but do not hold a decent edge for long. The knife I find myself using for all my gutting, skinning, breasting etc, is an Enzo Trapper. Easy to sharpen, holds a razor sharp edge for longer, feels nice and has a good strong blade. It will also deal with chopping the rabbits legs and head off, with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 That's a £90 though :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 That's a £90 though :-) I just googled it lovely looking field knife I'm tempted , you can get a build it yourself version for 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I just googled it lovely looking field knife I'm tempted , you can get a build it yourself version for 45 That's what I got, the build it yourself kit. Took all of 10 mins to put together and finish it off using a dremal with the sander attachment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Never used it on a rabbit, but I boned a leg of lamb yesterday with one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009ES9VM2/ Razor sharp, stainless, and very inexpensive. The sheath hangs off a belt very securely. The knife clips into the sheath very securely too. great knife colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Ed Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Opinel no. 7 no question, cheap and so sharp I could shave you with mine! And all for around 6-7 quid. Make sure you get a carbon blade though, much better than stainless. I also have a Trevor Ablett handmade lamb foot knife made in sheffield but it's almost too nice to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syborg Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 hi folks, ive always liked knives and remember my late father using carbon steel blanks and charcoal firepits to soften and retemper the steel making replica samurai swords.. so...as im tight and like a challenge i built a miniture forge using an old brake drum and a hoover in blow mode to make this. it was made using an old ****** file...first i heated it to cherry red the quenched in oil to soften the carbon steel to a workable hardness. then drilled ,shaped and profiled the knife to my hand shape and the desired blade shape. i left the back edge with the original files edge just in case then the whole thing was popped in the over for about 3 hrs on 220c and then left to cool down naturaly over night to temper the steel. then this was sharpened on a whet stone and i added the lanyard.. not a bad 2 days work i dont think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottoj18 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I made this its OK not amazing I use opinal there OK but don't seem to keep a edge. I'm looking at buck knives good reviews online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syborg Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Scottoj that's awesome!!!! You've got me mind goin now lol Are the rivets brass or mild steel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Buck Vantage. Holds an edge very well. Liner lock is the easiest folder design to clean. 2 3/4" blade ideal length for paunching. Must have paunched 800 rabbits with this one and I think its seen the Lansky once. Otherwise it just gets stropped on leather after each use and stays razor sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottoj18 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Scottoj that's awesome!!!! You've got me mind goin now lol Are the rivets brass or mild steel? Lol arrodite putty. I cut the oak drilled the holes and cut slits to fit the knife and sandwiched together with the putty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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