My Outdoor Edge has popped many joints, no problems. I have yet to break a blade on it, despite my ham handed efforts.
Knife question
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cntryep3614
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I agree, Knives vary from person to person. Sure some of those are better for this and that, but The first knife my dad gave me is the one that I always carry 
outside of that its all bull dookie
outside of that its all bull dookie6mm Remington
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I gave my Outdoor Edge knife to a young son of a friend I hope to get out hunting this year with me. I think it looks like a nice knife and thanks for Eastman's for doing this. If the blades get dull I can sharpen them razor sharp on my Lansky sharpener.
I carry a Buck 110 or my Schrade which is a very similar knife AND my Ruana Steelhead model. It's a perfect size with about a 3.5" blade. Ruana's are made in Bonner Montana by the family of the man who first started making these knives. They aren't fancy, and are just a well built solid knife. So I have two knives in my pack and I always carry a pocket knife of some type, so that's what I have with me all the time.
I carry a Buck 110 or my Schrade which is a very similar knife AND my Ruana Steelhead model. It's a perfect size with about a 3.5" blade. Ruana's are made in Bonner Montana by the family of the man who first started making these knives. They aren't fancy, and are just a well built solid knife. So I have two knives in my pack and I always carry a pocket knife of some type, so that's what I have with me all the time.
coastalarms
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We've had a lot of luck with the Gerber Vital series replaceable blade. Its a lot easier and safer to change blades on the Gerber than it on the Havalon. I haven't used the Outdoor Edge yet.
One thing to remember...they don't replace a camp/hunting knife. They are job specific tools that do that one job well. I will be carrying the Gerber this year along with a custom knife (ok, minor knife snob here) I've had for years. Oregon should be the Knife State instead of the Beaver State. We have a ton of large knife manufactures here and some of the best custom guys as well......
One thing to remember...they don't replace a camp/hunting knife. They are job specific tools that do that one job well. I will be carrying the Gerber this year along with a custom knife (ok, minor knife snob here) I've had for years. Oregon should be the Knife State instead of the Beaver State. We have a ton of large knife manufactures here and some of the best custom guys as well......
DoKnowHarm
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I would recommend a knife from Bark River. Bark river makes a large variety of fixed blades for hunting and other outdoor activities. Personally I choose a classic lite hunter (discontinued model) and a mikro Canadian. The classic lite hunter is a drop point 4-inch blade with a generous handle. That handles gutting, skinning and boning. The mikro Canadian is a handy little knife with a 2-inch blade and has a bow back blade that is great for caping out an animal. It can all be done with one knife but for only 2 ounces I have a second backup knife that also serves as the perfect caping knife.
What separates a good fixed blade from something like the outdoor edge knives or a havlon is the construction and versatility. A proper fixed blade should stay sharp while totally processing a big game animal. There should be no need to switch blades periodically if you are carrying a knife with good steel that is properly heat treated. The fixed blade is more versatile because it can perform other camp tasks that a folder simply can't. A fixed blade can be used to process wood for a fire or construct a shelter should an emergency happen.
I realize the most common backcountry knife is now the razor blade type knives but I have found they do not perform like a proper fixed blade. I often make the comparison between hunting knives and razors. A fixed blade is like a straight razor. With some skill and proper maintenance you can receive an excellent close shave. A disposable knife is like a disposable razor. Easy to use and takes no skill to maintain but does not provide nearly as nice of a shave. It is up to you to decide if you want maximum performance or minimal care. I should say that maintaining a convex ground fixed blade like a bark river is very easy. The only tool you need is a leather hone and some stropping compound and you can keep your hunting knife EXTREMELY sharp.
What separates a good fixed blade from something like the outdoor edge knives or a havlon is the construction and versatility. A proper fixed blade should stay sharp while totally processing a big game animal. There should be no need to switch blades periodically if you are carrying a knife with good steel that is properly heat treated. The fixed blade is more versatile because it can perform other camp tasks that a folder simply can't. A fixed blade can be used to process wood for a fire or construct a shelter should an emergency happen.
I realize the most common backcountry knife is now the razor blade type knives but I have found they do not perform like a proper fixed blade. I often make the comparison between hunting knives and razors. A fixed blade is like a straight razor. With some skill and proper maintenance you can receive an excellent close shave. A disposable knife is like a disposable razor. Easy to use and takes no skill to maintain but does not provide nearly as nice of a shave. It is up to you to decide if you want maximum performance or minimal care. I should say that maintaining a convex ground fixed blade like a bark river is very easy. The only tool you need is a leather hone and some stropping compound and you can keep your hunting knife EXTREMELY sharp.
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coastalarms
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The Bark River Mini Canadian is on my short list, its a sweet little knife. Now if they made it in S35VN it would already be here
DoKnowHarm
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I have yet to use a barkie in S35Vn. I own about 6 of them. If I remember correctly the steels I have are A2, CPM D2, CPM 20CV, 12C27 AND CPM154. I have found most of them perform similarly. Except the CPM 20CV. That steel is like no other steel on the planet. Unbelievable edge retention. The two I use as my hunting set are 12c27 and CPM154 and they are both excelent. Easily maintainable and they can handle the conditions that come with hunting from september-december.
Thanks everyone for the responses!
I'm leaning towards an Outdoor Edge Razor Pro as I don't have much experience with field dressing, gutting:
http://www.outdooredge.com/Razor-Pro-p/razor-pro.htm
This video was super helpful: https://youtu.be/TILAKVN2lsc
He quarters and joints without a bone saw. Is this as easy as he shows?
The Work Sharp WSKTS Knife and Tool Sharpener gets good reviews. I'll consider this.
For final rough meat processing/deboning as shown in the YouTube video, it seems like the Victorinox Forschner would work? How about this one:
http://amzn.com/B000IXDDQ2
Thank you for any input!
I'm leaning towards an Outdoor Edge Razor Pro as I don't have much experience with field dressing, gutting:
http://www.outdooredge.com/Razor-Pro-p/razor-pro.htm
This video was super helpful: https://youtu.be/TILAKVN2lsc
He quarters and joints without a bone saw. Is this as easy as he shows?
The Work Sharp WSKTS Knife and Tool Sharpener gets good reviews. I'll consider this.
For final rough meat processing/deboning as shown in the YouTube video, it seems like the Victorinox Forschner would work? How about this one:
http://amzn.com/B000IXDDQ2
Thank you for any input!
He quarters and joints without a bone saw. Is this as easy as he shows?
If you know exactly where to cut, yes, if not no, but you can figure it out. Outdoor Edge makes a folding saw, very light and handy, you can sometimes find it sold as a separate item, often with a knife as part of a package. If you decide to go without a saw, bring a few meat bags, just in case you say the heck with figuring out where to cut and just need to bone it out.
If you know exactly where to cut, yes, if not no, but you can figure it out. Outdoor Edge makes a folding saw, very light and handy, you can sometimes find it sold as a separate item, often with a knife as part of a package. If you decide to go without a saw, bring a few meat bags, just in case you say the heck with figuring out where to cut and just need to bone it out.
Wild Country
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Its always nice to have a refresher since I didn't harvest my elk last year. Thanks, brother!!!
JPSeveland
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I currently use knives of alaska and they are maid in texas i use the elk hunter its a fixed blade i works great and holds a good edge. I got an outdoors edge as well for a gift and will try that this year with replacable blades.