Camillus Talonite Bird & Trout Neck Knife?

[toothed]

I'd prefer a fixed blade over a folder for cutting chores when out fishing because it's easier to clean and faster to deploy. Also, I'd like to have the knife easily accessible by either hand and be above average in corrosion resistance. Further, it should have a "pinkie ring" at the end of the handle for added grip and for allowing the user to swing the knife away (while still retaining it) when alternating between cutting and handling stuff (bait, line, fish, etc.).

This can only mean one thing: A talonite bird & trout neck knife (w/kydex sheath). Would there be enough interest in this knife to make it feasible for Camillus to manufacture?

(Note: Pat Crawford makes a similar knife but it is not talonite and would probably cost alot for a custom order).

 

[Russ Kay]

While a Talonite bird and trout from Camillus sounds nice, it will likely be a while before you can buy one. In the meantime, you may want to check out the Alaska Carcajou Hunter by Columbia River Knife and Tool. It's a Russ Kommer design, and it is one very neat knife. It feels just wonderful in the hand, and it's inexpensive. Sure, AUS-6M isn't the fanciest steel, but it works pretty well and is decently stainless. And at $40 bucks list, it's hard to go wrong.

 

[toothed]

Russ, what you're saying makes sense. I guess for the price I would pay for a non-talonite version I could afford to throw it away when it gets too corroded.

I thought the talonite version made sense for long-term use. I know the cheaper steel knives will corrode and need replacement faster for me since I do not intend to use any rust inhibitors nor metal polish after their use. I may be way off-base here but I don't want any chemical residue on the knife that I would use to cut bait and trim fishing line--my belief is that the fish might be smarter than some of us may think (because they could sense the artificial odors and look elsewhere for a potential meal).