I want a bird-n-trout knife... suggestions?

[steve-in-kville]

We're talking mid-level price range ($100 or so). Wood handle, leather sheath and good steal that I can pass down to my son. I've looked at Marbles as most of their "sportsmans" knives are in the $80-90 ballpark.

Any suggestions? This isn't gonna be a safe queen... this is gonna see some action.

 

[steve-in-kville]

Forgot to mention... this will be used for actual rabbit dressing and fish cleaning chores. Its messy, but I want to be messy in style!! And I have a small tax refund coming, too!!

 

[timsclips]

At this price level there are custom knife makers that can make a very fine knife. Many are members here and I am confident you will soon get a lot of recommendations. My personal bird and trout style knife is from Dunn knives from Rossville, KS.
http://www.dunnknives.com/products/smallskinnersmallgame.htm

 

[Rich357]

The Chris Reeve Inyoni is very nice, but $175.

http://www.chrisreeve.com/inyoni.htm

 

[StretchNM]

Bark River Bird and Trout is my suggestion.
http://www.dlttradingcompany.com

OR

http://www.kinvesshipfree.com

 

[dalee100]

Hi,

How about a nice Puukko? Most are in that price range and are a timeless style.

dalee

 

[Foilist]

Bark River Bird and Trout is my suggestion.
http://www.dlttradingcompany.com

OR

http://www.kinvesshipfree.com

I'll throw in any number of the other small Bark Rivers.:thumbup:

 

[vanjo]

How about a Blind horse knives' bird and trout classics?
I just ordered their tiger knapp.

http://www.blindhorseknives.com/product-009.htm

 

[Keith_H]

what about this? http://www.grohmannknives.com/pages/r2s.html

 

[AfterTFD]

Bark River is a company you can trust 100%.

 

[Unsub]

I have the Inyoni but I don't much like the serrations. I would suggest the companion from Rosarms.

 

[1Tracker]

Bark River is a company you can trust 100%.

Not sure any knife is 100% trustworthy IME Recently had an issue with a BRKT Bird & Trout while boning out a fresh turkey. It did not inspire confidence in their claims of ''Don't worry, it may be a thin edge, but don't be afraid to work it hard''...

 

[AfterTFD]

Not sure any knife is 100% trustworthy

No, but the company is. If you have a problem with one of their knives give them a call.

 

[Absintheur]

AG Russell makes a very nice bird and trout available in your choice of VG-10, AUS-8, or D2. Priced very competitively at 50 bucks or so depending on the steel you choose.

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_purpose/fishing/a_g_russell_bird_trout_with_vg10_blade.html

 

[jim preston]

Also check out the AG Russel Woodwalker.

 

[Will Power]

Queen Cutlery makes a Rabbit knife in Amber Bonestag but I don't have a link.Reasonable knife though and durable.

 

[steve-in-kville]

Thanks for the great replies. The BR line looks interesting.

 

[ahgar]

+ 1 on the woodswalker, handy as a pocket on a shirt.

 

[jvan]

BRK&T is always a good bet.

 

[mmmotorcycle]

Bark River makes nice blades I imagine. or a full custom from Eddie White! (see shadowknives)

Eddie makes a great knife and would be happy knowing you plan on using it. Good luck!