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  1. 27-05-2016, 02:14 PM #1
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    I use a gerber gator with guthook. Has a orange handle that I really like as I have lost a few knives.
    I like it, and if I lost it would consider buying the same thing again.
    I do wish it stayed sharp longer though.

    But like others, I do prefer a fixed blade knife if practical to carry


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  2. 27-05-2016, 03:09 PM #2
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    One of the best folders I have for skinning is the Gerber Game Pro (now discontinued ). Overall length is 7", closed 4.1", 3"drop point skinning blade.
    Great knife for flaying the skin off any animal goat size or larger. Pair it up with a straight bladed folder for boning out and you have the best of both worlds.
    If you see one laying in a shop as old stock I strongly suggest buying it.

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    If you got guts on your rifle something went wrong!! But I agree knifes need a bit of tlc. Especially if using it in the rain, unavoidable on the island
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  5. 27-05-2016, 08:44 PM #5
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    Awesome response! thanks for all the great feedback. there sure are a lot of mercator and opinel fans out there! I was leaning towards the eka 10. I have been carrying a fixed blade till now but it is kinda heavy and prone to rust. Looking forward to hearing what everyone else has to say. Anyone have first hand experience with the eka 10?
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  6. 27-05-2016, 09:27 PM #6
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    If you can find one of theses on the net there a great knife NRA hunting knife
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  7. 27-05-2016, 09:45 PM #7
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    Not a folder but two short skinners i made
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    Looks like the ducks nuts
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  9. 27-05-2016, 10:19 PM #9
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    svords are average, mercators are ok too, mostly comes down to whether you can sharpen them properly as i reckon the angle needs to be a bit flatter to offset the steel hardness

    the bahco is great but doesnt really fold and eventually needs to be stoned to bring it back and you have to have the angle just right again becasuse of the steel composition

    using a vg10 spyderco for the moment, might be a little out of your price bracket, did 2 deer and a pig with only steeling where necessary although with the super steels you gotta pick what sharpening steel you use
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  10. 28-05-2016, 09:40 AM #10
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    Mercator and pouch $80 plus freight. I know the guy. Not bad leatherwork either

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    Quote Originally Posted by HNTMAD View Post
    Mercator and pouch $80 plus freight. I know the guy. Not bad leatherwork either

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  13. 28-05-2016, 01:01 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    Recommended. What about the pouch with the little ceramic steel Hamish?
    Can't get the little ceramic steel anymore

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    Quote Originally Posted by HNTMAD View Post
    Can't get the little ceramic steel anymore

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    have you tried house of knives in Auckland mate? I picked up about four of them from there 18 months ago, they had heaps at the time but i haven't been back

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