Small Game Hunting Knife

Willow,
Look into the RANGER line of knives. He has a new 4" model out which is not yet on the website.
Get in touch with Justin (owner) via phone, great person to deal with.
Take Care,
JGarth
 
I think the Greco Dangler is a great knife for small game. The top of the blade isn't sharpened, but it is a great knife nonetheless. I've used my Greco Caper quite a bit for small game as well. I actually like his dangler sheath and the 52100 has treated me well.
 
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How about the Shun kitchen paring knife. I know it's not marketed as an "outdoor" knife, but for bird and trout it'd be more than capable. AG Russell's Woodswalker and bird and trout are also basically kitchen paring knives with sheaths. Using paring knives have the advantage of the blade being made from thinner steel stock so they generally cut more efficiently than thicker bladed hunting knives. Shun uses VG-10 steel in its stainless damascus core, so the steel is excellent. Cost would only be around $45 for the knife. The only problem is to find or have a sheath made.

My second choice would be the AG Russell Bird and Trout, Woodswalker, or small Japanese hunting knife (all three at this link): http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_maker/a_through_d/a_g_russell_knives/straight_knives.html
 
for inexpensive, what about a SAK? there are single bladed ones, the solo alox, that would be easy to wash out, and have a slim, thin, drop point blade.
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I second the AG Russell Bird and trout. It is a great package.
Dave
 
Check out the Buck Woodsman (102) or the Ka-Bar Little Finn (1226). Both are dandy small game knives and retail for $40 or less.
 
willowdog said:
Only my opinion but the so called trout and bird knives I am seeing are a) too big and b) generally a skinning blade shape. I am searching for a 2.5 to 3.5" (max) drop point to dress and cut small game (rabbits, squirrels, game birds). The upper front of the blade should be sharp in order to make the first insertion easy. The handle needs to be something that will resist blood stains and clean easily. Gerber had one years ago that was about paring knife size. Mine got lost in a move. Any suggestions???
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I saw the thread title and thought "Oh no someone really thinks that they're gonna catch a squirrel with a knife?!?"

Any folder should work, I've cleaned small game with many different little knives, from a folding boyscout knife to a filet knife. Cold Steel made a Trout knife for a while, but it might have been discontinued....
 
Grapevine said:
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How about the Shun kitchen paring knife. I know it's not marketed as an "outdoor" knife, but for bird and trout it'd be more than capable. AG Russell's Woodswalker and bird and trout are also basically kitchen paring knives with sheaths. Using paring knives have the advantage of the blade being made from thinner steel stock so they generally cut more efficiently than thicker bladed hunting knives. Shun uses VG-10 steel in its stainless damascus core, so the steel is excellent. Cost would only be around $45 for the knife. The only problem is to find or have a sheath made.

My second choice would be the AG Russell Bird and Trout, Woodswalker, or small Japanese hunting knife (all three at this link): http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_maker/a_through_d/a_g_russell_knives/straight_knives.html
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Great idea!
If you can get past the psychological hurdle that this is a "kitchen knife" I bet this would outperform many knives marketed as Bird & Trout or Small Game (including many customs).
These are small sharp SOB's that will hold an edge!
Have one of the many makers here do up a kydex sheath for it and you are good to go. :D
 
Ok, here's a few that I have... let's see if my computer-tardedness will let me post some pics. I'll try and post two Camerer B&T's and a Bark River Blackwater boot.
 

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