Favorite Fiddleback for hunting/cleaning?

J_mcrane

J_mcrane

Joined
Dec 7, 2013
Messages
580
Ok, I know there are 2 actual hunting geared knives produced, but what model do you use when hunting and cleaning game or fish?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
I plan on using an F2 and a Lady Finger for all of my game cleaning this year. The Lady will be put to use on big game along side a replaceable scalpel knife.

I think the Recluse and Patch would be great game cleaners as well.
 
I have cleaned numerous fish,squirrels, and rabbits with my patch. It is a great little blade for cleaning small game. I aim yo put my new hiking buddy to use here shortly.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
I think most of the 3.3 to 4.5 inch blade models would work well for small game. I want a thick bladed F2 for that myself but any of the ones I have would do it well enough. I like the blade shape of the Recluse for larger game.
 
Last edited:
I'm planning on taking my Hiking Buddy deer hunting this Fall - with any luck I'll get to try it out for field dressing duties.
 
Watch for a review I'll be presenting in segments this fall. The Wingman (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1370769-Wingman-Review-and-Roadtrip) is on it way back and I plan to take it, a Patch, an F2, a WA Surls Modified Nessmuk, a BC Jr and an OST Raptor and clean everything I shoot this hunting season with them and document the process.

Love to get a KPH in the mix too, but I've never seen one in a config that I wanted and could get my hands on.
 
The KPH is a pretty useful pattern for this. It was designed by a great friend and a pretty prolific hunter.
 
M4Super90 said:
Watch for a review I'll be presenting in segments this fall. The Wingman (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1370769-Wingman-Review-and-Roadtrip) is on it way back and I plan to take it, a Patch, an F2, a WA Surls Modified Nessmuk, a BC Jr and an OST Raptor and clean everything I shoot this hunting season with them and document the process.

Love to get a KPH in the mix too, but I've never seen one in a config that I wanted and could get my hands on.
Click to expand...

I just got the Wingman in, and I think it will do awesome for the small game hunting I have planned for this autumn. Anyone have any sage advice concerning wooden handle scales versus blood? So far old butcher knives are my only experience there....

20160819_100025.jpg
 
mistwalker said:
I just got the Wingman in, and I think it will do awesome for the small game hunting I have planned for this autumn. Anyone have any sage advice concerning wooden handle scales versus blood? So far old butcher knives are my only experience there....
Click to expand...

Not much is going to beat a little bit of bleach and hot water with a nylon brush... followed by regular washing.

I don't expect it would change the color much. That looks like stabilized ash and should be relatively non-porous.
 
pro-camp and pro-hiking buddy

kill it with the camp, clean it with the hb.:D
 
Panthera tigris said:
Not much is going to beat a little bit of bleach and hot water with a nylon brush... followed by regular washing.

I don't expect it would change the color much. That looks like stabilized ash and should be relatively non-porous.
Click to expand...

Thanks, slight color changes I won't mind, everything patinas over time anyway. I just don't want to cause any serious texture issues with the wood.


Bmurray said:
pro-camp and pro-hiking buddy

kill it with the camp, clean it with the hb.:D
Click to expand...

LOL, I like it! But I would use the Kephart for cleaning :D
 
Actually on second thought don't use bleach :)

I use bleach on walnut and ironwood with no effect to color, but I don't know the chemical compound of the resin used for stabilization.

Most of the stabilized woods and micartas can withstand high temperatures. Very hot water could kill most of the baddies in blood...

Some discussion here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/264235-Boiling-knives-to-disinfect
 
Last edited:
Hey Mist - I've used various wood handled knives for field dressing whitetail over the years with no ill effects to the handles. Some where stabilized, some all natural. Cocobolo, olivewood, desert ironwood burl, California buckeye burl, black & white Ebony and tulip wood to name a few.
 
Panthera tigris said:
Actually on second thought don't use bleach :)

I use bleach on walnut and ironwood with no effect to color, but I don't know the chemical compound of the resin used for stabilization.

Most of the stabilized woods and micartas can withstand high temperatures. Very hot water could kill most of the baddies in blood...

Some discussion here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/264235-Boiling-knives-to-disinfect
Click to expand...

_Westy_ said:
Hey Mist - I've used various wood handled knives for field dressing whitetail over the years with no ill effects to the handles. Some where stabilized, some all natural. Cocobolo, olivewood, desert ironwood burl, California buckeye burl, black & white Ebony and tulip wood to name a few.
Click to expand...

Thanks guys!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top