Small Fixed Blade for small game and fish?

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Please recommend a small fixed blade for cleaning small game and fish. I am a newbie so I don't know much about the characteristics of different steels. Any thoughts on steel preference would be helpful as well. The configuration of the Grohmann #2 Trout and Bird appeals to me, but I don't know anything about it. Your favorite source for a knife like this would also be appreciated. Thank you!
 
Welcome to the party.

I'm posting a link to Bark River Knives which is the maker of a very sharp A-2 convex grind real McCoy hunting/camping/fishing knife. And they are good folks to deal with.

http://www.barkriverknives.com/

There are many good knife makers but these Bark River guys seem to specialize in knives just for hunters and campers.

The filet knife I use is the Rapala. I like the shape and flex of the blade. Those Scandies make great fishing knives, IMHO.

http://www.knife-depot.com/knives-248.html?brand=63
 
Bob Dozier makes an awesome fixed blade. I use a Personal Utility when I'm fishing or in the woods. Very nice, good steel, and an excellent edge.

oil
 
Brusletto do a cheap, but interesting (though rather specialised) little fish knife called the Fisksprett.
 
Welcome to Bladeforums!

Take a look at the Scandinavian knives at www.ragweedforge.com and especially the Swedish Mora knives. These are very inexpensive utility knives so it might be worthwhile getting a few, especially of the stainless models, even if you want something a bit more expensive later on.

They are ideal for fish and small game, being sturdy blades but very thin and sharp. You can get them with plastic handles and sheaths for use around water.

Järvenpää from Finland also have good filet knives in a more traditional style.

Try one in the kitchen, too!
 
I don't have experience in actual hunting and fishing, but I prepare whole chickens and smaller game fowls in the kitchen, and whole trout and larger fish bought at the Chinatown market. I find a good kitchen paring knife to be preferable instead of a small outdoor knife. I realize though that game prep in the wild may be different, but I think good kitchen knives may be underrated for hunting work. AG Russell's Woodswalker and Hunter's Scalpel are basically small paring knives marketed as B & T knives.

I have a Shun paring knife in VG-10 core with stainless damascus sides and its design and blade shape works great. Just need a sheath for it for the outdoors.
 
I couldn't tell you what to use for hunting, but for fishing, Esav is right, the Moras are probably the best choice. I've heard rave reviews from many people, both on here and in the real world. I just got my Mora with a rubber handle several months ago, and its in pretty good condition, but a friend of mine told me that he bought a couple Moras years ago, and while the handles aren't that great, the blades are still razor sharp after years of use, and he swears that they haven't BEEN SHARPENED!
 
Gary Wendell makes a super little small game knife in ATS-34 with a variety of handle materials. ($95)http://wendellcustomknives.blademakers.com/
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I love my Swedish Frost's mora knives. Great edge holding, cheap price, comfortable grip. I clean all my fish with my mora.
 
jackknife said:
I love my Swedish Frost's mora knives. Great edge holding, cheap price, comfortable grip. I clean all my fish with my mora.
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I've got a whole load of Frost's knives. Excellent, and very good value. I've also got Brusletto, Normark, and EKA knives. They tend to be good practical knives designed for daily use by people who know what they're doing.
 
I'd recommend sticking with your Grohmann no. 2. I find it to be an excellent small fixed blade, capable of taking care of most skinning chores (and thin enough to work on fish as well).

- Mike
 
When your hands are all wet,gooey & greasy with fish-slime..you'll appreciate a rubber-gripped handle or even stag.
 
I recommend all of the knives above. Not a bad one listed yet.

If you like the ergonomics of the Grohmann knives, then go for it!

Best Wishes,
Bob
 
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