docholiday Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thinking of treating myself to a nice knife, anybody used one of these or any other suggestions. (its for deer mainly) BUCK Alpha Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I'd say that the blade would be a bit too wide for things like the rectum of small deer. Looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnybasher84 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm only a rabbit man myself but I use a Gerber. And its fantastic, can go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorvale55 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Why not search the web for a knife making kit? My son got one for me, you fashion the handle then trim the reindeer antler collar and even sew together the sheath! In the end you will have the knife that you want and it will be unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 As a deer knife i cannot recomend the Buck Alpha crosslock folder enough. Its neat and compact twin blade folder (far less in your face than a fixed blade). Its second folding locking blade with gut hook and sternum saw combined (ideal for full suspended gralloch) the std knife blade is just big enough for Sika and Fallow bleeds though if you have big reds it can manage, just a little more messy. It will also go through the dishwasher without any damage, been doing this to mine over 10yrs. Dont cut silly things like wood with it and touch it up lightly after each outing (never before its unlucky) and it will still be shaving sharp like mine after a decade of use. It is also quite useable on small game, though i preffer a more slender blade for this realy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Kalinga Pro and have done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 That Crosslock looks a good tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) I have an EKA swingblade which I bought for gralloching. Its an excellent design but I don't think it holds an edge that well. I have a little Buck Vantage I use for rabbits and the edge retention is far superior. I rate Buck knives for the money. I've used that knife for deer as well and as Apache suggests you really don't want or need big blades for gralloching. Skinning and jointing yes, but in the field many people are over tooled. The guy I go stalking with whose done it for a living most of his life only carries an Arthur Wright lambsfoot penknife. It holds an edge and doesn't wear a hole in his pocket. Mind you he grallochs deer in seconds, back end, front end, middle out and done. I do find myself I need a minimum of a 4" blade to bleed the chest cavity. I also prefer a fixed blade for gralloching as its messier job than paunching. If you're planning to lose your gralloching knife every five minutes Moras are very popular. Edited October 20, 2012 by Gimlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalkersteve Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 http://www.swillingtonshootingsupplies.co.uk/store/product/10252/Deerhunter-2-Piece-Knife-Set/?utm_source=Copy+of+Rack+Pack+Chair&utm_campaign=deerhunter+knife+set&utm_medium=email Try this cracking knifes deal is on all the time Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 http://www.swillingt...tm_medium=email Try this cracking knifes deal is on all the time Steve Cheers Steve but if the knife is from deerhunter and is on par with the quality of the rest of their gear I wouldnt touch it with a barge pole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalkersteve Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I was shocked at how good it was I have bought another 4 for mates and they are all happy with the quality! But yes I know what u mean about deer hunter gear it normally is ****! My knife has done a lot of work deer rabbits etc and its still spot on so I can't say a bad word about it Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy 700 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi if you get a buck make sure it says usa on the blade these are the american made knifes and are superb , if it just says buck its made in china under buck supervision , and inferior in many ways , check out alloutdoors on the web , cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi if you get a buck make sure it says usa on the blade these are the american made knifes and are superb , if it just says buck its made in china under buck supervision , and inferior in many ways , check out alloutdoors on the web , cheers There's a man who knows his steel!! China buys all the steel they can get and dilutes it making inferior products (IMO) I prefer a fixed blade and like the Mora Knives from Sweden with a single bevel edge that is scary sharp and stays that way with little attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy 700 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Cheers coyote , I to have a mora what a tool the pocket clip on the sheath is also very handy during a gralloch it keeps the knife safe and at hand , but you cant beat a buck folder MADE IN USA imo, for everyday use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 useful information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Have a look at Heinnie Hayes website, a great company who stock just about every knife under the sun. My favorite is Fallkniven great knifes, but once you visit HH website you are spoiled for choice there are also reviews buy other purchasers there as well. Buy right and buy once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Have a look at Heinnie Hayes website, a great company who stock just about every knife under the sun. My favorite is Fallkniven great knifes, but once you visit HH website you are spoiled for choice there are also reviews buy other purchasers there as well. Buy right and buy once. See also Boker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Have a look at Heinnie Hayes website, a great company who stock just about every knife under the sun. My favorite is Fallkniven great knifes, but once you visit HH website you are spoiled for choice there are also reviews buy other purchasers there as well. Buy right and buy once. That may be the worst website in the world to send someone to who can't decide which knife they want! So many I find it overwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 That may be the worst website in the world to send someone to who can't decide which knife they want! So many I find it overwhelming. True. But they're very accomodating if you order something and then decide it isn't what you wanted. Top marks for customer service with HH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 True. But they're very accomodating if you order something and then decide it isn't what you wanted. Top marks for customer service with HH. +1 for their customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Has anybody actually got or used a BUCK Alpha Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Has anybody actually got or used a BUCK Alpha Hunter Yes i have one, its usefull for bleeding bigger deer or taking a neck mount trophy if that floats you boat due to the larger blade size than the crosslock alpha. I must have about a dozen various blades around the place and used to carry three clean ones in the field to avoid any slight chance of cross contamination from doing multiple deer in the day all with one knife. Those moras are realy good BTW very sharp and not overly wide for working around the rear end and cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have a Buck Alpha folder with gut hook in Rosewood, a very nice knife but to be honest mine these days just sits in my cupboard, it has done some light work and was great. Unfortunitly I have a thing for knifes and after a short while change them for something else and just leave them in my cupboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Does anyone ever actually use a gut hook? I've never had a knife with one but they look to me like they might just get in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Does anyone ever actually use a gut hook? I've never had a knife with one but they look to me like they might just get in the way. I do its very good for spliting the pelt away pulling back an inch or so either side before a suspended full gralloch in one. Clearing the skin an inch either side of the sturnum cut and stomach cut makes thge job neater and less likely to create contamination IMO. I have also started to use it to skin and dress Rabbits and hares more recently with it. I also have a Gerber hook that takes stanley knife blades and wouln't wish to be without it skinning out deer - its great on leg cuts. To be fair i would call them skinning hooks as the gut is easy to open with a std blade once exposed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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