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Old 12-05-2018, 11:23 PM
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Default Butchering knives. What do you use?

I have seen quite a few threads about hunting knives, etc. I don't think I saw any discussing knives you fine folks use for butchering big game. If missed any of these threads, I would appreciate if some can post the links to those threads.

I usually use what use in the field plus a couple of fillet knives, a breaking knife and a utility knife. I figure there is something better.
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Old 12-05-2018, 11:32 PM
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I really like my outdoor edge game kit for processing. I don't carry it on the field however.
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Old 12-05-2018, 11:36 PM
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Yellow handled henckles. Got them in butchery class and never looked back.

I use a boning knife for about 80% the rest is usually done with either a scimitar or butchers knife.

https://www.zwilling.ca/category/kit...g-twin-master/
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Old 12-05-2018, 11:50 PM
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Yellow handled henckles. Got them in butchery class and never looked back.

I use a boning knife for about 80% the rest is usually done with either a scimitar or butchers knife.

https://www.zwilling.ca/category/kit...g-twin-master/
X2. Go to CTR. They will set you up. Reasonably priced too.
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Old 12-06-2018, 01:24 AM
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Yellow handled henckles. Got them in butchery class and never looked back.

I use a boning knife for about 80% the rest is usually done with either a scimitar or butchers knife.

https://www.zwilling.ca/category/kit...g-twin-master/
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I like to have 2 or 3 boning knives on the table, and 2 slicing knives so I don't need to stop and sharpen as often.
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Old 12-06-2018, 05:27 AM
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Boning knives are a must for breaking down a quarter and trimming ,although i do use a longer slicing knife for the larger cuts. Mine are mostly Swibo brand
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Old 12-06-2018, 05:40 AM
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6 inch Henckels boning knife, Henckels 5 star 8 inch for cutting steaks and one 6 inch Sabatier
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Old 12-06-2018, 05:42 AM
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I’ve got 2, Victornox, and 1, Heinkle, all 3 are boning knives, all 3 have a slightly different amount of flex in the blade.
I also have a promo knife set I got as a gift made by Docap, it has a super stiff boning knife a blunt nosed skinner, and a semi blunt nosed traditional butcher knife.
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Old 12-06-2018, 05:51 AM
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6" semi-flex boning knife and a cimeter. Victorinox, Swibo, Dick or Giesser are all top quality, Henkels is not to bad either. I would recommend the Victorinox butchering set that comes with a black pouch.
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Old 12-06-2018, 06:24 AM
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I acquired a set of assorted Victorinox knives from a forum member years ago. Almost all of my deboning and trimming is done using a semi-stiff boning knife (link below). Great steel and takes a wicked edge with a few strokes on the sharpening steel. For a relatively inexpensive knife they are hard to beat.

https://www.halfordsmailorder.com/pr...torinox+knives
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Old 12-06-2018, 06:45 AM
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I use a filleting knife for all my deboning.
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Old 12-06-2018, 07:16 AM
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Semi flex boning knife and a good steel is all you need. Game is easy to work on, most muscles can be separated with fingers.
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Old 12-06-2018, 07:16 AM
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Victorinox hands down. I wouldn’t look at anything else. You can put an edge on them and they hold an edge.

The best set of knives for a kitchen I can think of outside of spending a small fortune.

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Old 12-06-2018, 07:20 AM
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I use those yellow handled Henkel knives as well as victornox.
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Old 12-06-2018, 07:48 AM
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Butchering at home is fantastic, I look forward to preparing my harvest as much as the actual hunting. I use Victorinox knives: 6 inch semi-flex, straight blade, boning knife, and a 10 inch butchers knife. I also have a bone saw as part of my kit, I like doing as many bone in cuts as I can. CTR currently has all their knives on 25% off for the month of December, for those in the market.
For processing in the field, or pre butchering, I use an exacto knife and a belt knife.
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Old 12-06-2018, 08:02 AM
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Most of what we use including the bone saw are F. Dick. Also have some forged henkle knives that are great quality.
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Old 12-06-2018, 08:04 AM
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Yellow handled henckles. Got them in butchery class and never looked back.

I use a boning knife for about 80% the rest is usually done with either a scimitar or butchers knife.

https://www.zwilling.ca/category/kit...g-twin-master/
Wow those prices are cheap, as in $25 a knife. So are they good metal and hold an edge? Might have to order a bunch of toys.
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Old 12-06-2018, 08:07 AM
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Yellow handle Henkel knives hands down no need to look any further.
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Old 12-06-2018, 08:15 AM
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I bought a couple LEM boning knives from peavey mart for 20 bucks each. That seems to do me fine.
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Old 12-06-2018, 08:32 AM
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Are these the same yellow handled henkels they sell at cabelas? I bought the flexible boning knife and had no issues with our doe
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Old 12-06-2018, 08:40 AM
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Are these the same yellow handled henkels they sell at cabelas? I bought the flexible boning knife and had no issues with our doe


I was thinking the same thing. The whole set is $139.99 and we’re on sale for $99 last week. I missed the sale.

Here is the link https://www.cabelas.ca/product/9541/...sman-knife-set


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Old 12-06-2018, 08:49 AM
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Are these the same yellow handled henkels they sell at cabelas? I bought the flexible boning knife and had no issues with our doe
Yes. I use the 6" Boning Knives.
The Pros: Inexpensive, good handle, good stiffness for dissecting, and can straighten the edge quickly with a good honing steel.
The Cons: Lose an edge very quickly when working around bone/tendon i.e. hip socket et al. Not a great "all around" knife. Best for obviously de-boning and dissection rather than cutting stew meat and steak. Does a passable job at removing fascia but find I'm on the honing steel a bit more than I would like for that.
Conclusion: Great knife for the job at it's price point. Soft steel is easier for less experienced folks to work with as it will willingly take an edge. I have about 5 or 6 of them
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Old 12-06-2018, 09:18 AM
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I use henckels, dick, victornox and hook-eye knives. The only knife I don't really care for are the yellow handle henkels as they are slippery on the hand and could be dangerous. Also a good quality diamond steel. I bought A Dick boning knife and was very impressed with how long they keep a sharp edge on them.
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Old 12-06-2018, 09:19 AM
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Victorinox boning knife, that’s all I use. If I need a saw I have one but honestly I don’t remember the last time I pulled it out.
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Old 12-06-2018, 09:21 AM
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Yellow handle Henkels you can get them at Cabelas for 19.99-26.99
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Old 12-06-2018, 01:15 PM
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This year I used my Morakniv for skinning , field dressing and processing. This is the normal knife I use for camping or buahcraft and it was super durable for game. It's a great knife for under 20 bucks.

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Old 12-06-2018, 02:55 PM
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I use a Cutco Filet knife for everything that does not touch the board or bone. A couple yellow henkle for everything where the blade contact the cutting board. Pretty much all dulling happens on bone or the board.
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Old 12-06-2018, 03:34 PM
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+1 for Morakniv best deal out there. Light to carry, very ergonomical and sharp as can be.

If you're dulling blade on a skinning knife, you might want to change your hold, hold it upside down with edge towards you, this way you can work alot faster and spend less time sharpening.
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Old 12-07-2018, 12:31 PM
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5"Dick Lamb Skinner is 1 of 3

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Old 12-07-2018, 01:00 PM
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Victorinox hands down. I wouldn’t look at anything else. You can put an edge on them and they hold an edge.

The best set of knives for a kitchen I can think of outside of spending a small fortune.



X 2.....This was the perfect set-up that met my needs.
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