A topic I've not seen. Crk for hunting?

[Eliteone2383]

So im a bowhunter and having a good knife is essential. Would the small Sebenza work well for skinning a deer? I'd hate to think these knives couldn't do the job but don't know. Anyone used a crk for hunting purposes?

 

[Jsega51]

I’ve seen many guys use a 4” closed pocket knife to field dress a deer but I find that it gunks up the pivot and blade well pretty fast due to the short blade length and with the open frame design of the Sebenza, I’d think it would be easy for fatty bits to find their way in. Just skinning out a deer though? That’s really not much cutting if you do it warm so any knife just about works.

Plenty of people have used the Nyala which has a similar blade size with the Lg. Sebenza, it’s just a much thicker stock, so those are probably the better choices but what the hell, give it a go with the small this season!

These were carried quite a bit this past deer hunting season. Never shot the big boy I was chasing so I didn’t get a chance to use the Sebenza on him.

 

[Eliteone2383]

I’ve seen many guys use a 4” closed pocket knife to field dress a deer but I find that it gunks up the pivot and blade well pretty fast due to the short blade length and with the open frame design of the Sebenza, I’d think it would be easy for fatty bits to find their way in. Just skinning out a deer though? That’s really not much cutting if you do it warm so any knife just about works.

Plenty of people have used the Nyala which has a similar blade size with the Lg. Sebenza, it’s just a much thicker stock, so those are probably the better choices but what the hell, give it a go with the small this season!

These were carried quite a bit this past deer hunting season. Never shot the big boy I was chasing so I didn’t get a chance to use the Sebenza on him.

I think I'm gonna give it a go. The large sebbie just has too long a blade and hitting intestines while cleaning a deer is as you know not good. So yeah I think my small sebbie is gonna get some field time next season.

 

[bart1]

I've always used a 4"-5" fixed blade, but hunted a ranch where the foreman did 4 deer to my 1 with a Leatherman! I'd rather use a large Seb., but in the right hands a small would work.

 

[Eliteone2383]

I've always used a 4"-5" fixed blade, but hunted a ranch where the foreman did 4 deer to my 1 with a weatherman! I'd rather use a large set, but in the right hands a small would work.

A small actually lets you work faster because you are less worried about nicking something you shouldn't.

 

[Sergeua]

Fyi. When water gets on the ceramic ball it starts to be feel very gritty, but later goes away.

 

[Eliteone2383]

Fyi. When water gets on the ceramic ball it starts to be feel very gritty, but later goes away.

Good to know. Thank you for the info.

 

[Mistman68]

I've used my Zaan for gutting and skinning, works well. The tolerances are tight enough it doesn't really goo up. I just rinsed it off in super hot water, when opened it up to apply a little more grease it's was clean as a whistle inside, no gunk anywhere (actually surprised). I did notice working on a warm animal that fat will build up in the hollow of the grind, doesn't seem to affect the performance but is messy. It's not my 1st choice for working on an animal, it just happened to be in my pocket at the time but I certainly wasn't underknifed and enjoyed using it.

 

[Eliteone2383]

I've used my Zaan for gutting and skinning, works well. The tolerances are tight enough it doesn't really goo up. I just rinsed it off in super hot water, when opened it up to apply a little more grease it's was clean as a whistle inside, no gunk anywhere (actually surprised). I did notice working on a warm animal that fat will build up in the hollow of the grind, doesn't seem to affect the performance but is messy. It's not my 1st choice for working on an animal, it just happened to be in my pocket at the time but I certainly wasn't underknifed and enjoyed using it.

Awsome. Thank you.

 

[Barry H]

Skinning and field dressing are two different things. I'd have no problem skinning a whitetail with a small or large Sebenza. Field dressing, now that's a different ball game. I shot a pretty large, and older doe this fall, full of rib cartilage and sinew. I couldn't get thru the rib gage with my fixed blade to open up the chest cavity. No way would I have tried to open up the cavity with a Sebenza. I ended up splitting the rib cage with a Gransfors small hatchet.

 

[Jsega51]

The large sebbie just has too long a blade and hitting intestines while cleaning a deer is as you know not good.

The most popular hunting knife of all time for field dressing a deer has a 3-5/8” blade so the large sebenza isn’t too long, it’s exactly the same. Any blade over an inch or so will be enough to cut into the guts if you’re not careful.

Don’t forget you can always pinch grip the blade to better control the tip and most times I have a finger riding along the blade spine which further protects running the tip down into what you don’t want to cut.

 

[Eliteone2383]

Skinning and field dressing are two different things. I'd have no problem skinning a whitetail with a small or large Sebenza. Field dressing, now that's a different ball game. I shot a pretty large, and older doe this fall, full of rib cartilage and sinew. I couldn't get thru the rib gage with my fixed blade to open up the chest cavity. No way would I have tried to open up the cavity with a Sebenza. I ended up splitting the rib cage with a Gransfors small hatchet.

Thats where a saw comes in handy. I usually have a knife and saw with me.

 

[Peakbagger46]

I hunt mountains and have to pack quarters as dragging isn't usually an option (especially on elk). I've used folding knives before to skin and quarter using the no gutting method and have had zero issues. I always have a fixed blade but sometimes it dulls before the job is done.

I haven't used my Sebenza yet but would (and will) without hesitation. The lack of bearings to get bloody and rust is a big plus as is the ease of disassembly for a good cleaning once home.

 

[Dcdavis]

Just skinning out a deer though? That’s really not much cutting if you do it warm so any knife just about works.

I’ve seen Case Trappers used a ton

Don’t forget you can always pinch grip the blade to better control the tip and most times I have a finger riding along the blade spine which further protects running the tip down into what you don’t want to cut.

Do it all the time, in all kinds of situations

 

[BeaverTail_Hunter]

Small will work fine. I personally prefer a large.

Overall though, I tend to use a combination of a sebenza & a fixed blade.

 

[Eliteone2383]

Small will work fine. I personally prefer a large.

Overall though, I tend to use a combination of a sebenza & a fixed blade.

I do have a large 21 also. Im just afraid its too long. Ive always used blades that were around 3 inches.

 

[DanG]

Have used both the small and the large Sebenza for field dressing, skinning and butchering hundreds of game animals. While I realize that some hunters have a preference for blades that are not much longer than their index finger (and cannot shake that preference off mainly due to the slight learning curve a longer blade has):
The large Sebenza is in no way "too long" for opening up the belly and maneuvering in the body cavity. Instead, it is a much more efficient tool and makes for quicker, more precise and cleaner work.
Which is a long way of saying that I would recommend you trying out and getting comfortable with your large Sebenza.

P.S.:
As a general observation on hunting knife blade length: 3 inches are too short for most of the work (except for the belly cut if you insist on doing that one single-handedly), 5 inches are unwieldy (except for butchering), and 4 inches are about ideal.)

P.P.S.:
Pair a large Sebenza with a DMT Fine (or any other Diamond stone between 10 and 30 micron; my personal preference is with Dianova) and you're all set. From Red fox to red stag in Europe, from mouse to moose in North America, from marmot to argali in Asia. The construction, the blade shape, the blade grind and the steel are up to it. The rest is up to you.

 

[nyefmaker]

I have posted Many CRK Hunting posts over the years but never started a thread dedicated too it. I have taken lots of pics on my hunting trips with them. Just Classic designs.

I have always stated that the old one piece Ubejane is the best hunting knife ever designed. It’s simply perfect in every way. Holds an edge forever and makes field dressing and skinning a reeve.

Second to the Ubejane is the Nyala. I currently use the drop point and the Insingo to field dress, skin, and bone out whitetails. They excel. The drop point is my favorite of the two.

I have also used a large 21 but found it to be just too pointy for the job. I think an Insingo would be the ticket here and will have to try it.

Sadly all these are discontinued but you can get the 31 and there are a TON of 21’s available on the secondary market. The nyala can still be found at somewhat reasonable prices as well as the Ubejane.

 

[Eliteone2383]

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I have posted Many CRK Hunting posts over the years but never started a thread dedicated too it. I have taken lots of pics on my hunting trips with them. Just Classic designs.

I have always stated that the old one piece Ubejane is the best hunting knife ever designed. It’s simply perfect in every way. Holds an edge forever and makes field dressing and skinning a reeve.

Second to the Ubejane is the Nyala. I currently use the drop point and the Insingo to field dress, skin, and bone out whitetails. They excel. The drop point is my favorite of the two.

I have also used a large 21 but found it to be just too pointy for the job. I think an Insingo would be the ticket here and will have to try it.

Sadly all these are discontinued but you can get the 31 and there are a TON of 21’s available on the secondary market. The nyala can still be found at somewhat reasonable prices as well as the Ubejane.

I'm glad I found my red micarta 21s brand new before they were gone. I was truly surprised the website had them in stock.

 

[nyefmaker]

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I'm glad I found my red micarta 21s brand new before they were gone. I was truly surprised the website had them in stock.

Many dealers still have 21’s in stock. Especially smalls. I personally like larges. They are drying up fast though.