A good bird and trout knife???

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I am looking for a knife that can de-bone and cut all sorts of Waterfowl, Rabbits, Pheasents, Grouse, Squirrel and even fillet small Trout and Bass in a pinch. I want a fixed blade knife with a sheath. I guess I like the looks of a "Bird and Trout model from various companies. Is this the optimum blade pattern for my needs? Also something I can use for light bushcraft if needed. I like the thin sharp tips and thin bellies. I would also like the blade to be withing 3" and 5" in length with a non-slip type grip cause it will get messy!! Try and keep it under $70, what do you reccomend?? Thanks
 
I like my new cold steel roach belly. If it too cheap looking for you, I suggest getting a custom in that exact design. It has a very comfortable handle that's perfect in a large variety of grips. The sharp point makes precise cuts easy.
 
I have been using the Bark River Mini Northstar, this seams to work just fine for small game, But I would feel real comfortable using it to dress a buck or pig. Real handy little knife.
 
Ain't nuthin' a CS Bushman can't do.
Slippery?
Surgical gloves keeps it...well, surgically clean!
 
At one time STR had a really cool looking bird/trout knife in his sig line. You may want to follow up with him. I'm not sure on price.

Andy
 
Check out the Fallkniven line of hunting knives... I think they might have something for you! As long as you stay away of fancy steels and micarta handles prices are right as well.
Mikel
 
Craftsmen 740 Mora Knife with CARBON blade $11.90 each....or any Frosts mora knife....or A.G Russel Bird & Trout
 
Another vote for Bark River. I've been using the Lil' Bird & Trout model for small game and it's worked out great.
http://www.dlttradingcompany.com/index.php?cPath=24_395_397&osCsid=219f80561ab02c0795e05ac4e4a01239

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I've been EDCing a Lil' Bird and Trout for a couple of months and it is great. Very thin, sharp, and fits the hand great. It is a miniature Bushcraft knife and I can't wait until I can get outside and use it.
BarkRiverLilBirdtroutBlade.jpg
 
Chris Reeve Inyoni from Derrick at knivesshipfree. Between the new fallknivens and this knife I have to quit looking at these forums. So many knives,so little time(and money)
 
I bought a benchmade 192 bird and trout model for $65 new. Anyone ever heard of this knife, reviews good or bad??
 
A fillet knife is an extremely specialized piece of cutlery designed for one thing and one thing only, separating a fish from it's skin and bones. No other blade design will do the job nearly as well. I would buy a good fillet knife and keep it with the fishing gear and buy a nice drop point hunter for upland game. The hunter will serve for a camp knife, clean fur and fowl and can clean, but not fillet, all manner of fish. I seldom bother with trying to fillet when camping anyways, without a decent table and board it isn't worth the hassle to me, I just panfry and peel. The addition of a camp axe will save your knife from many of the tougher tasks as well. The Gerber Gator Combo Axe would be a good start...

http://www.solunar.com/Gator-Combo-Axe-P13592.aspx?afid=2

The Katz Safari kit would be nice as well but about three times your price limit. Your could also scout around for a Eriksson Axe and Survival Knife Set.
 
Newbie here-1st post. I think the A.G. Russell bird and trout would fit most of your needs. It has a very thin blade, some flex, small belly. The sheath would work well as a neck knife (handle down) or clip it to a belt loop. It has a locking feature...push the button, knife pops out. It's a very light-weight knife.
 
I have a Simonich 'Crowfoot' model that I like. It's over your price but, as they say, it's usually a mistake to shop price for a tool that is going to last your life. The pleasure of minor savings will be soon forgotten, while the pain of not having a top quality tool will last a lifetime.

The Crowfoot is S30V, DLC coated, w/ about 3" blade. It has a karambit-type hole at the end of the handle that you put your pinky thru, which acts as a guard and anchors your grip. Also you can let the knife hang from your pinky if you need to use your hand for a second. Very Handy. It actually would be a very good EDC, but for the irrational fear of fixed-blades by the sheeple.

It's a very simple design, so you could probably find a maker to make one for less $$, especially if made of, say, 440C or something, and no DLC, which would serve you just about as well. If it were up to me, I would buy the Simonich product however.
 
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