How is everyone keeping there knives sharp in the field?

[RobinHood]

What do you guys use to keep your knives sharp in the field?

I have never sharpened a knife during the field dressing process but would like to if it isn't to difficult. Just wanted to see how and with what others were honing their blades.

Thanks

 

[MarkTheFark]

I usually have a DMT Diafold in my pack and it works good, but I am thinking of moving over to the replaceable-blade Havalon.

 

[BOHNTR]

I use Havalon knives.......no need for sharpening....just replace the scalpel blade. If you want a knife with a little better blade strength, the Tigersharp knife is the exact same concept. I have one of each and utilize each depending on size of animal, etc.

http://www.havalon.com/

http://www.promaxcommerce.com/TigerSharp-Titanium-Bonded-Large-Lightweight-Folding/M/B001S7KETG.htm?traffic_src=bing_shopping&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=bing_shopping

 

[Bitterroot Bulls]

I also use Havalon. I got a flier that they are marketing a longer-bladed Piranta now, but the standard Piranta Z has served me well for 6 years. I never liked sharpening knives, anyway.

 

[dustyboots]

I use the havalon knives as well

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I have this small yellow plastic sharpener with diamond and ceramic sharpeners. Bought it at a gun shop for a couple of bucks. Works wonderful, a couple of passes on each side and your good to go again. Keep it in my pocket.

 

[RUTTIN]

I use an acusharp, it will touch up my knife and my two blade broadheads. Seems to do a pretty good job too! I have got to get one in a different color though, camo seems to get lost easy when you set it down.

 

[JNDEER]

I use Havalon knives.......no need for sharpening....just replace the scalpel blade. If you want a knife with a little better blade strength, the Tigersharp knife is the exact same concept. I have one of each and utilize each depending on size of animal, etc.

http://www.havalon.com/

http://www.promaxcommerce.com/TigerSharp-Titanium-Bonded-Large-Lightweight-Folding/M/B001S7KETG.htm?traffic_src=bing_shopping&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=bing_shopping

Which knife IYO works better for deer/elk from start to finish (skin, quarter, and de-bone)?

 

[MT backcountry hunter]

I picked up a Knives of Alaska Pronghorn hunter last year because it has D2 tool steel for the blade. D2 is super hard steel which makes it a pain to sharpen but it holds it's edge for a really long time. I field dressed 7 deer last year with it and it is still razor sharp. I do keep a little sharpener in my pack that has the ceramic wheels on it to throw a quick edge on knives though. Works good enough and weighs next to nothing

 

[Schism]

Havalon! I personally have the Havalon Tracer version as it will accept different sized blades. It seems the Piranta is more popular among hunters.

 

[8750]

I carry three knives that have very high quality steel (Kershaw Sandvick 14C28). I can field dress and debone an elk without resharpening. But I am seriously considering the Havalon knives. I just love my Kershaws so much i would feel lonely without em.

 

[Drhorsepower]

http://www.eze-lap.com/product/roundds.htm

I have the model m and love it. These guys make quality stuff. I personally think they make the best sharpening stone for the field. I use a lansky at home. I must admit though I believe the havolon is the way of the future. Lighter weight and razor sharp! Can't beat that. I want me one with about 100 blades.

 

[Drhorsepower]

I use an acusharp, it will touch up my knife and my two blade broadheads. Seems to do a pretty good job too! I have got to get one in a different color though, camo seems to get lost easy when you set it down.

Yes! I wish all my field knives were bright orange!