Buck Ergohunter Pro (S30V) vs. Blackjack model 125 (A2)

Right now I'm kind of wondering what people are doing when they field dress a deer that requires the blade to sharpened. :)

I used a cheap $20 Schrade folder to field dress, skin, debone, and cut steaks fro the freezer without putting it to a stone or steel. Schrade blades hold an edge about like a Gerber for those that may not know. They don't compare to Buck's heat treat, D2 or ATS34. With the Buck's I tested I used the same knife on 5 deer one year without putting a stone to it. I've had my ATS34 blade for about 10 years now and only had to sharpen it once. It still shaves hair. The Buck's and ATS34 blade took abotu 20 times longer to put a good edge on. I have a butcher set but haven't used it yet, maybe I'll try that on one ot two this year.

Last night I order the BM 15000-1 with D2 to try out this year. I have three new Gerbers I got as gifts I need to try but the BM is getting a workout first. :)
 
2TONYB said:
Unfortunately my ergohunter has only field dressed and partially processsed one doe (and she wasn't mine), so the edge is still like new. Trying to decide between two knives is tough...so just buy both and let other knife nuts know what you think of each! I'm headed out soon to check a deer cam. Hopefully they've grown some more. Click 2x for full size.

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Looks like you need to kills some damn Coyotes Tony. 223 works real good on 'em.
 
cultivateitnow said:
Right now I'm kind of wondering what people are doing when they field dress a deer that requires the blade to sharpened. :)

I used a cheap $20 Schrade folder to field dress, skin, debone, and cut steaks fro the freezer without putting it to a stone or steel. Schrade blades hold an edge about like a Gerber for those that may not know. They don't compare to Buck's heat treat, D2 or ATS34. With the Buck's I tested I used the same knife on 5 deer one year without putting a stone to it. I've had my ATS34 blade for about 10 years now and only had to sharpen it once. It still shaves hair. The Buck's and ATS34 blade took abotu 20 times longer to put a good edge on. I have a butcher set but haven't used it yet, maybe I'll try that on one ot two this year.

Last night I order the BM 15000-1 with D2 to try out this year. I have three new Gerbers I got as gifts I need to try but the BM is getting a workout first. :)
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Well, I split the deer from tail to neck, for one. I dont carry a $20 Chinese "Schrade", so my knives can handle cutting the cartilage next to the sternum. I'll be damned if I am going elbow deep in a carcass when I have a knife with me. I have actually split the pelvis before too, though this is pretty unnecessary if a person knows what they are doing. Also, depending on where you are, the hide can be very dirty or sandy, in which case just splitting the belly open can cause a noticeable dulling of the edge.

To me, 3 1/2 to 4 inches is about perfect. I shot, dressed, and butchered 7 deer last year alone (plus a few of my brothers), so I guess if I am still a greenhorn, so be it.

I also prefer good steel in the boning knives, and look forward to using my Scrap Yard Wiener Dog for this task this fall. It takes me the same amount of time to sharpen a POS Gerber or Schrade as it does a Busse or a ESEE, so I couldnt care less about good knives being "harder" to sharpen.

To each their own.
 
Another possible contender....

A BassPro/RedHead skinner made by Buck:
3.5" blade
5 oz.
Full-tang construction.
Brass guard.
Walnut handle (very comfortable IMO).
Using Buck's tried and true 420HC steel.


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Buck.

I can attest to the cutting ability of the Ergohunter's S30V. It was so sharp that it didn't even hurt when it cut me. There was just quite a bit of blood.
 
If you get a Buck for hunting and general camp use, why not go with the Vanguard with rubber grip and be done with it?

Joe
 
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