utility of sheepfoot blades

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scouter27

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I am considering ordering a Livesay #164 'Celt' my queations are: Is a sheepfoot blade good for general hunting use(not skinning)? what was it designed to do? and what are the disadvantages of it?

Thanks, Jesse

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As far as i am aware, it is known as a sheepshod, although that's not really all that far from sheepfoot. I have one on my leatherman WAVE. As far as i can tell, the main advantage is that it's incredibly hard to stab yourself... very safe (but SHARP). I think it would do fine for hunting, depending on what you want it for.

James

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Scouter, welcome to the forums, one of my favorite blade shapes, very handy when you need to work using the tip of the knife, easier to control where you are cutting. I use one for cutting patterns out on leather or paper.
I just order the top knife at this link from James Mattis, sweet looking wharncliff blade and with VG10 steel.

http://www.chaicutlery.com/moki/Moki-1100-1110-1120.jpg

Also I like that blade shape for wood carving and whittleing.

G2

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I love the sheepsfoot blade for utility purposes (along with the hawksbill which I like even more). However, my experience with skinning animals is that you want a knife with a lot of belly (a la a spear point or a gentle curve) to avoid poking holes through the skin as you take it off. You mentioned that you did not intend the knife for skinning, but other than skinning, I never saw much use for a knife for hunting...
 
I have the FIRST Celt that Newt built. It is a great all round utility blade. As noted above it is not a skinner but has the advantage of having a very strong point and a straight edge, which is very easy to sharpen. If you get a Celt you will not regret it.

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