dan-250 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Can anyone recommend me a knife that will be good for skinning rabbits with paunching , taking breast of pigeons , and general things like that ? Had a look at some mora knifes they look ok and heard good reports,any other makes about without spending too much, don't mind weather it's a lockable or solid with a sheath to be honest I'd maybe prefer a solid one. cheers dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Opinel are cheap and lockable. I have a home made fixed-blade scandi but always have my stainless steel lock knife in my pocket as it does the job and can be put through the dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) I used to be a big fan of Mora and Opinel and whilst they are cheap and cheerful I didn't find they keep an edge very long. Have a look here - http://www.bladesandbows.co.uk/folding-knives-44-c.asp I bought a couple of knives from them and cost me about £15 for the pair and they're still going strong. I'd strongly recommend - http://www.bladesandbows.co.uk/marquette-1686-p.asp Edited June 8, 2011 by Colster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I was only thinking the other day, there isn't realy the perfect fixed blade knife for rabbits. Most are designed for bigger quarry. Buck make good knifes and used to do one they called the Bird and Trout or similar. Best i have found is an old limited edition Ed Halligan stiff K.I.S.S with a clip point rarther than the Tanto. What is needed to my mind is a small 3" blade at most with a real fine point, synthetic shealth, hygenic handle thats dishwasher proof and good to hold with messy hands. Most importantly it must have good steel that sharpens like a razor and is easy to keep that way. Surely there is a market for such a thing? I agree a fixed blade is much better and easier to keep clean and operate than any folder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I was only thinking the other day, there isn't realy the perfect fixed blade knife for rabbits. Most are designed for bigger quarry. Buck make good knifes and used to do one they called the Bird and Trout or similar. Best i have found is an old limited edition Ed Halligan stiff K.I.S.S with a clip point rarther than the Tanto. What is needed to my mind is a small 3" blade at most with a real fine point, synthetic shealth, hygenic handle thats dishwasher proof and good to hold with messy hands. Most importantly it must have good steel that sharpens like a razor and is easy to keep that way. Surely there is a market for such a thing? I agree a fixed blade is much better and easier to keep clean and operate than any folder Willie1 has a Buck similar to your ideal knife but with a neat gut hook. It opens rabbits like a zip. Next time I see him I'll ask what model it is. I have a couple of Frosts Mora, they don't have a gut hook but I'm going to try to make one with a round chainsaw file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Mora are brilliant. Cheap as chips and razor Sharp. Although they might not keep their edge as well as an expensive custom knife, I find they're a lot easier to sharpen than other knives I have. A couple of licks with a stone and a strop every other time I use it and it stays shaving sharp. Get one with an orange handle and you won't lose it in the grass. I sometimes use a Gerber Gator folder I've had for years, but I prefer the cheap old Mora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_No Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I was only thinking the other day, there isn't realy the perfect fixed blade knife for rabbits. Most are designed for bigger quarry. Buck make good knifes and used to do one they called the Bird and Trout or similar. Best i have found is an old limited edition Ed Halligan stiff K.I.S.S with a clip point rarther than the Tanto. What is needed to my mind is a small 3" blade at most with a real fine point, synthetic shealth, hygenic handle thats dishwasher proof and good to hold with messy hands. Most importantly it must have good steel that sharpens like a razor and is easy to keep that way. Surely there is a market for such a thing? I agree a fixed blade is much better and easier to keep clean and operate than any folder Youve just described my gerber! Got it free off a squaddie when I bought his leatherman off him (bargain!) and now its my first choice everytime, great for rabbits and debreasting pigeons and pheasants, sharpens up great with a blade-tech too! Unfortunatley, I have no idea what model it is or how much it originally cost, its a 3" lockable blade with a synthetic black handle and sheath! D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fo5ter Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 http://www.doningtondeermanagement.co.uk/our-manufactured-range/ The Clipper is just what you are describing. Did my DSC1 here, excellent knife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C00KIE Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I`ve had a Buck 110 locking knife now for near on 20 years, its much used and abused and loved!! For me it is ideal for smaller quarry as the blade is the right shape, the handle fits my hand well as i got mitts the size of spades,and it`s got to be one of the best made knives around, keeps it`s edge etc etc. I also have a Karesuando boar, very nice sheath knife, good shaped handle and handy sized blade. This also is a good blade for small and large quarry alike. Only issue i have had with this one is that it didn't hold it`s edge well, so i`ve had to re-gring it to a better profile, now i just run it on the steel and it sharpens up fine. Only my opion though B) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Kent,I completly agree with you and also feel that there isnt for me what I feel to be the purfect rabbit and pigeon knife ! I would love to have ago at making my own but i dont have many tools and I know it would be a dogs dinner if I did anyway. My design though would be a fairly flat bade and handle, small tang, 4.5 - 5" handle and a 1"-1.5" blade with a point , the handle would be cleanable also and as others have said a material that sharpens up like a razor ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Kent,I completly agree with you and also feel that there isnt for me what I feel to be the purfect rabbit and pigeon knife ! I would love to have ago at making my own but i dont have many tools and I know it would be a dogs dinner if I did anyway. My design though would be a fairly flat bade and handle, small tang, 4.5 - 5" handle and a 1"-1.5" blade with a point , the handle would be cleanable also and as others have said a material that sharpens up like a razor ! Thats about it, have thought of altering the blade on an old boning knife like this but the sheath could be awkward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago... http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Mora-Knives/Mora-Hunter/p-92-304-1276/ You can't beat it for price or sharpness but I put a couple of big chips in the blade cutting through rabbits legs in the dark. I'd defintiely buy another one but treat it as a gutting/skinning knife and bring shears for the legs. Nial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twelver Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hi mate I,ve got a buck 110 and a Fallkniven F1 but I use my Mora for everything, Rabbits ,Pigeons and Game. Go for a Carbon steel one, they sharpen easily and the plastic sheaths are excellent! get yourselfe a Mora from Heinnie, You wont be dissapointed, the only drawback is that they corrode easily if you put them away damp/dirty. The F1 and the Buck are so expensive that they stay in the drawer, lovley to own and look at but a waste of money if I dont use them! Also if I lost one I would be gutted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-250 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Yer I ordered a mora knife earlier at about 3 , as it was so cheap I think I'm going to buy a smaller locking 1 too that I can use for fishing aswell as small quarry. Cheers for advice an I like the reports mora are getting gives me lots of confidence even tho they are dirt cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-250 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 It was a mora all-round knife that cost 9.95 if that 1 is any good. I was going to get the bright orange clipper but it was out of stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrockrat Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I use a spyderco ukpk I have a few different ones the g10 and the frn the later being the cheaper ones. It's a non locking folder but ideal for rabbits and pigieon and a great EDC as technically legal to carry. I also use a boker+ 42 again a small non locking folder which is great. But if I need something a bit bigger for making hides and such I have a boker+ ginger fighter which is the nuts. But I have a lot of knives (-: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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