Bird & Trout Knives, fixed blades

breakthru62

breakthru62

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I was cruising about ebay checking out knives, when I stumbled across this little mossberg fixed blade:

Mossberg Burl Wood Trout & Bird Knife. 6-3/4" overall with a 2-1/2" 440 stainless steel black coated blade. Has Genuine Burl wood handles and includes a black nylon belt sheath.

I like the look and the size. It seems like a good sized knife to keep in a pack or something. Could be pretty useful.

What are some other comparable knives in shape and size?

Thanks,

Scott

Not looking to buy anything right now, just gathering info for the future.
 
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..wouldn't really know w/o a pic, but you can't go wrong w/ any Bark River Knife & Tool.. ..pretty much every manufacturer of fixed blade knives has a "bird & trout" version.. ..its a slim blade used for.. ..well.. ..bird and trout. ;)
 
JK knives (Stomper here on BF) makes an awsome bird and trout. It's not officially in his current lineup, but I'm sure he would make one for you. Check out his other knives, It seems like everyone in WSS has at least one of them. Great knives at a great price. He's taking orders for march right now.
 
Made in China from some non-specific "440". It wouldn't be my choice. I feel there are better inexpensive knives: Mora, Opinel, etc.

DancesWithKnives
 
breakthru62 said:
Hey Magic, here is a link. It has a picture!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mossberg-bird-and-trout-knife-hunting-fishing-sheath_W0QQitemZ110349063092QQcmdZViewItemQQptZKnives?hash=item110349063092&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
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..its a little more tacti-cool than I prefer.. ..and it doesn't say the steel its made out of.. ..and some will disagree w/ me here, but.. ..you get what you pay for.. ::shrug:: ..do you just need a sharp piece of metal? ..it looks like a stabbing instrument.. ..is that what you need? ..a "bird and trout" to me, is a slim blade, used for gutting birds and trout. ..this looks more like a stabbing instrument..

..its cheap. ..try it out for us.. ..maybe there's something there..

..I'll get shit on for telling you this but, match the tool for the job. What job will this tool fill for you?
 
Well, I was just looking at the smaller fixed blades, maybe something to keep in my tool chest at work for general cutting. Maybe cut up an apple, open a box, whittle a stick on break.......stuff like that. Also, maybe a second knife for my pack. Something for smaller or fine jobs.

I guess a Mora would be something that would fill the bill to keep in my box. But, in the future (near future I hope) I really would like to get a handy little fixed blade for general utility. Something small, but of good quality.

That particular knife does look kinda stabby. I mostly was just looking at small fixed blades, and that one caught my eye.......looks pretty. :D I guess the "eye candy" factor made that one stick out.



Scott

What do you guys think of caping knives??
Other then the caping part, what else are they good for??
Do you guys carry one??
 
I picked this up a while back. Larry Hensley made it and although he doesn't sell it as a bird/trout it would make an excellent bird/trout model. It fits my huge hands perfectly. Enough handle to hold on to and still control the blade easily.
 
That looks like a terrific little bird & trouter.

If the OP can afford that model or is willing to save for awhile, that's the kind of knife I'd prefer.

DancesWithKnives
 
Hi,

A.G. Russel sells 3 different models of a Bird and Trout. Personally I like the D.H. Russel. Can't buy one right now though, money is a bit tight for me. SMKW has about 9 different ones.

I've used an unknown model Buck that was made in Taiwan for almost 10 years. Cleaned huge piles of geese, ducks, pheasants, grouse, and a couple of deer with it. I got my first Mora this past summer and used that instead this fall. That too makes for a great bird and trout knife.

dalee
 
Many companies make very nice small fixed blades. However, I prefer Bark River's small blades.

The one's I would recommend taking a look at are:

Kephart Companion
Pro Scalpel I and II
Little Creek
Mini-Norhtstar

These are all quality blades that will last you a lifetime.

Good luck in your search!
 
Based on what you said you were looking to do with this knife I might suggest looking at A.G Russell. Woodswalker. It's really a neat little knife.

For the money i dont think you will be disappointed!

Paul
 
RescueRiley said:
a great budget bird and trout knife for throwing in a tool box or a bag or a jacket pocket is the AG russell woodswalker they are pasically like a small paring knife.. and can be had with out the sheath for 10 bucks and with a sheath for 20.00

here is a link
http://www.agrussell.com/product.asp?pn=AGPRS
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I agree. That is a VERY good choice for a practical and inexpensive bird & trout type blade. :thumbup:

Jeff
 
Bark Rivers are very OK knives but I feel they are too thick for this kind of role.

Queen Cutlery and Moore Maker make some long thin knives that might do.
 
You can find all kinds and sizes of Mora style knives.

Honestly, those are going to be the best you'll find in their price range.

For under 20 bucks, you can get a multitude of great user blades, not the prettiest, but great users.

Check out Ragweed forge:http://www.ragweedforge.com/

All kinds of good stuff at good prices and a good guy to deal with.
 
willgoy said:
Bark Rivers are very OK knives but I feel they are too thick for this kind of role.

Queen Cutlery and Moore Maker make some long thin knives that might do.
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If you read the OP's post #7, I believe that Bark Rivers are made for everything he wants to do with it.

:thumbup:
 
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