AdamSouthEast Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 As the title says, just looking for a good value (<£20?) knife for breasting pheasants. Been using a sharpish kitchen knife but assuming there's a better option. Any recommendations? Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 For a cheap and cheerful knife, Opinel have a good reputation and fit within your budget. See link below: https://www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/ct/opinel-knives-brandpage.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 (edited) Mora. Cheap as chips, take a razor edge, you can get them in bright orange (hence difficult to lose). There is a laminated version, the designating of which escapes me, which is particularly good at taking an edge, or there are stainless variations. Edit; the plastic sheath, although ugly as an ugly thing, is robust and very easy to wash out. Edited November 1, 2018 by CaptainBeaky Forgot a bit/autocorrect error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSouthEast Posted November 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, JJsDad said: For a cheap and cheerful knife, Opinel have a good reputation and fit within your budget. See link below: https://www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/ct/opinel-knives-brandpage.htm 8 minutes ago, CaptainBeaky said: Mora. Cheap as chips, take a razor edge, you can get them in bright orange (hence difficult to lose). There is a laminated version, the designating of which escapes me, which is particularly good at taking an edge, or there are stainless variations. Both of these options look great, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Opinel for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynes Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Mora for me. And very hygenic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Mora fits the bill, I’ve got expensive knifes and cheap ones but the mora is a good all rounder. They are are available in stainless and Carbon steel with different coloured handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 May have to try Mora; I like a good knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSouthEast Posted November 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Bought the Mora Carbon Steel Companion knife in olive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 I got a cheap filleting knife of hennie for about a tenner early last year. . It's still there reduced and has been excellent for breasting pigeons and whatnot. A quick shapen with a cheap sharpener has it like a razor it seconds and thr bendy bladr is ideal for pigeons/pheasants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Definitely a Mora, I use one for prepping deer, keeps a good edge and when your finished put it in the dish washer and cheap as chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 +1 for mora. Cheap as chips, not the end of the world if lost in the field. Very hygienic unlike a folder. Carbon blade takes a great edge. Perfect for tackling a fallow from start to finish. breasting will be almost nothing to it. I had to have the green and black handle, couldn’t tolerate a bright orange knife on my belt!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Mora clipper for me, or a filleting knife, easy cleaned. Opinel are good but difficult to clean for repeated food prep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSouthEast Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Reporting back: Just breasted a brace after hanging overnight with the new carbon steel Mora. Very pleased, like a warm knife through butter, infinitely better than the 'sharp' kitchen knife I've been using till now. Extra note: I've been using the quick method to prep my pheasants for a couple of weeks now and can't see going back to the old method unless my back gives out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 The Norfolk pluck method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang bang birdy Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 On 01/11/2018 at 10:32, CaptainBeaky said: Mora. Cheap as chips, take a razor edge, you can get them in bright orange (hence difficult to lose). There is a laminated version, the designating of which escapes me, which is particularly good at taking an edge, or there are stainless variations. Edit; the plastic sheath, although ugly as an ugly thing, is robust and very easy to wash out. Can’t go wrong with a mora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 On 04/11/2018 at 12:33, AdamSouthEast said: Reporting back: Just breasted a brace after hanging overnight with the new carbon steel Mora. Very pleased, like a warm knife through butter, infinitely better than the 'sharp' kitchen knife I've been using till now. Extra note: I've been using the quick method to prep my pheasants for a couple of weeks now and can't see going back to the old method unless my back gives out. Never tried that method. Does it work as easy as it seemed?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSouthEast Posted November 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Tford said: Never tried that method. Does it work as easy as it seemed?!? It requires a decent old tug, similar movement to doing a deadlift. The first time I did it I ripped the wings off, but if you adjust your feet inwards to get the shoulders instead it works a treat. Done a fair few like this now and works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, AdamSouthEast said: It requires a decent old tug, similar movement to doing a deadlift. The first time I did it I ripped the wings off, but if you adjust your feet inwards to get the shoulders instead it works a treat. Done a fair few like this now and works great. Will give it a go after this weekends shoot. Something tells me I’ll probably end up with a variety of pheasant parts all over the place!! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSouthEast Posted November 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 31 minutes ago, Tford said: pheasant parts all over the place Yes, far more risk of a surprise biology test using this method 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 01/11/2018 at 20:48, Tford said: +1 for mora. Cheap as chips, not the end of the world if lost in the field. Very hygienic unlike a folder. Carbon blade takes a great edge. Perfect for tackling a fallow from start to finish. breasting will be almost nothing to it. I had to have the green and black handle, couldn’t tolerate a bright orange knife on my belt!! What are you using to sharpen yours? Ive only got a cheap kitchen devil's one I use on the kitchen knifes, works a treat on them but wasn't sure about using it on the mora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) I have a Buck Bantam. Great little knife, thoroughly recommend it!! Edited November 11, 2018 by Exudate Spelling..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Not jumping on the mora frost band wagon ....but i use and cary an opinal for evryday use but when im bresting skinning or doing any field butchery i use the mora .mainly becuase its not a folder and this makes it easy to keep clean and germ free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 01/11/2018 at 10:30, JJsDad said: For a cheap and cheerful knife, Opinel have a good reputation and fit within your budget. See link below: https://www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/ct/opinel-knives-brandpage.htm these are brill, just oil if wet as they rust quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Farmboy91 said: What are you using to sharpen yours? Ive only got a cheap kitchen devil's one I use on the kitchen knifes, works a treat on them but wasn't sure about using it on the mora. 1000/3000 combination whetstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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