RC-3 for Field-Dressing Deer?

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My idea of an ideal hunting knife is one that is durable enough to also serve as a survival knife should the unexpected occur in the wilds. No question that the RC-3 is up to that challenge, but how well does it's blade shape/size perform for field-dressing chores?

Thanks,
Jeff
 
Its going to be on my belt this year. The good amount of belly in the blade with work well for skinning.
 
I will find out this fall. Going to try both the RC-3 and RC-4 and see which one I like the best. For the last 10 years, I have been using a Gerber that is about the same size as the RC-3 and it worked extremely well.
 
I've tried it and it did fine, but when I used the RC4, I liked it better. Either way they both have great edge retention and will get the job done.

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just don't use it for cross-dressing deer and you'll be fine.
 
The fat blade and 20 degree flat edge is OK for skinning? I would go at least .15 inches thin and 15 degrees for a skinning blade. This is my dilema right now, I'd like a 3-4 inch blade that is a little more precise and can skin well.
 
PayetteRucker said:
The fat blade and 20 degree flat edge is OK for skinning? I would go at least .15 inches thin and 15 degrees for a skinning blade. This is my dilema right now, I'd like a 3-4 inch blade that is a little more precise and can skin well.
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We don't skin that much anymore, just field dress and take to processor. Not sure if you have seen the trick of hanging a deer, then cutting around the base of the neck and legs. You peel back about 6-8 inches at the neck then roll a small rock (maybe half your fist size) into the pelt. The rock gives the rope something to hold it in place. Take a rope tie it around the rock/pelt at the top. Then hook it to a vehicle like an atv or truck. Pull the vehicle forward and the skin will peel off. It works. I have seen some of the processors around here with a electric motor next to a hanging rack where the do the same type thing.

Anyhow the rat should do a fine job.
 
You peel back about 6-8 inches at the neck then roll a small rock (maybe half your fist size) into the pelt. The rock gives the rope something to hold it in place. Take a rope tie it around the rock/pelt at the top. Then hook it to a vehicle like an atv or truck. Pull the vehicle forward and the skin will peel off. It works. I have seen some of the processors around here with a electric motor next to a hanging rack where the do the same type thing.
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Genius idea! Those blades look like they'd excel at the tasks you plan on throwing at them. Personally, I'd go with an RC-4. That way you get a bit more knife to work with, but nothing too big. Cheers
 
Hey i never knew you could do that. brilliant idea. It's too bad deer hunting is illegal here but I can use this idea with something similar. Thanks.
 
I believe that the RC 3 would work well. I may skin my second (if I get 2) deer with it this year.
 
Mobile-eyez said:
Genius idea! Those blades look like they'd excel at the tasks you plan on throwing at them. Personally, I'd go with an RC-4. That way you get a bit more knife to work with, but nothing too big. Cheers
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Unless you're like me and don't have an ATV or a truck... :)
 
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How do the micarta handles clean up after gutting a deer?? The viscera and blood can do a nasty number on a knife.

Thanks.
 
Clean-up on RATS is easy. Warm, soapy water and a quick wipe down. Good to go. I have never had blood or viscera damage my RC-3, even after all day in the field with no TLC:thumbup:
 
Used my RC-3 butchering deer last fall. They work fine for that, and for field dressing it would be even more sufficient. You really don't need a ton of knife to field dress a deer. The RC-3 is fine for that. RCs are easy to clean too, you can even remove the scales and clean up underneath them if you like. Micarta cleans up pretty well with soap and warm water.
 
Sharkson said:
How do the micarta handles clean up after gutting a deer?? The viscera and blood can do a nasty number on a knife.
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Like the others here - a warm soapy water mix is the way to go. I've even used a drop or two of bleach in the mixture with no ill effect.

I've used my RC3 & 4 for trout & blue fish and the micarta always comes out looking new.

Cant speak to dressing deer as I dont hunt them.
 
PayetteRucker said:
The fat blade and 20 degree flat edge is OK for skinning? I would go at least .15 inches thin and 15 degrees for a skinning blade. This is my dilema right now, I'd like a 3-4 inch blade that is a little more precise and can skin well.
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Fat blade? The RC-3 is .125 inches thick. It comes with 20 degree edge angles, which is probably sharp enough...

If you like 15...well...then....sharpen it.



It works just fine for field dressing and would be adequete for skinning. Skinning deer is more hanging and pulling than cutting anyway.
 
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