Well I just got this one and,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Texaseyes

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,,,,,,,this sucker is sharp as hell! I was amazed at the edge coming out of the box.
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Now this isn't my first knife but it is my first that I intend for using hunting, etc. It is what I consider my first 'serious' knife.
Did I make a good selection? I intend to use it to skin game, primarily deer and wild hogs. I did some comparison shopping, mostly just reading ya'll. I consider this forum to be a place of great authority and would like to know your thoughts on my purchase.
Thanks.
 
My small town used to have a bait and tackle store, and the propietor used that same model to skin several deer. He was happy with it, and he had lots of other knives to choose from, but chose to use this one.
 
Originally posted by Grateful

You can buy a better knife than SCHRADE but you can't for the money . You can also spend alot more and come away with less than a SCHRADE. SCHRADE builds a good knife , I'm sure yours will serve you well.
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Well said Grateful :)
 
I don't see a problem with it at all. I started out with Schrade with both their carbon and stainless steels. Never had a problem getting either razor sharp. I am suprised that it's sharp out of the box. Schrade makes a good value knife, but good edges from the factory aren't what I've experienced even recently (couldn't resist a Wally World 152OT).
 
I think you've made a fine selection. I bought mine the day I killed my first whitetail, and it has since been used to field dress, skin and butcher over a dozen more along with a couple elk and a black bear.

I don't use the guthook at all, I prefer to invert the blade instead. In my experience guthooks tend to clog up with fur and slow things down. On the plus side, the guthook does not get in the way and serves as a great twine/paracord cutter. I think you'll be very satisfied with your choice. :cool:

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Originally posted by Suerte
I started out with Schrade with both their carbon and stainless steels. Never had a problem getting either razor sharp.
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That brings me to another question. What is the difference in a stainless and carbon blade? Do you know which this one is?
Keep in mind this is my first knife that I ever shopped for and know 'zip' about knives, OK?
 
That one is a stainless steel blade. I think Schrade+ steel is still 440A. It should sharpen up fairly easily, but isn't a super steel or anything. Very rust-resistant. I have some with stainless blades, and they all work well for me.

Their carbon steel is 1095, good stuff. Takes a great edge, holds it better than the 440A, (at least mine do), but is prone to rusting or discoloring if not taken care of. A little discoloring (not rust, however), or patina, actually looks good, gives the knife character.


Bladeforums has a nice tutorial on some of the different bladesteels available:
http://www.bladeforums.com/features/faqsteel.shtml
 
OK, now to go a step further and make a further pest of myself. When I bought the knife I also bought a sharpener. I had no idea what I was doing and was at Ace Hardware, yeah, I know, and bought this one:
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The Helpful Hardware Man was doing his best impression of John Madden, the heavy-set mascot football guy they hired to promote their goods.
He seemed more interested in the football game on TV than making sure I had the knife and sharpener I needed.
Can I get the knife sharpened sufficiently with this stone or do I need to spend more money?
Thanks, Don
 
That should be ok...I think everyone has there own particular favorite method. I happen to be a stone person myself;)
 
I think you got treated pretty well by the John Madden type, TexEyes. You got all set for a really good price.

By the way on the guthook... I tend to just use a drop point when gutting a deer, inverting it as described above. But when skinning it, as I always have my hides tanned to make things out of them, I use a gut hook to zip down the legs.
 
Originally posted by Texaseyes
Can I get the knife sharpened sufficiently with this stone or do I need to spend more money?
Thanks, Don
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I've sharpened Schrade's carbon and stainless to a razor's edge (body hair) with that type of stone. Just keep the correct angle.
 
Schrade knives are probably the best value in the knife world. Their Old Timer pocket knives are a sure bet, and their fixed blades are solid, serviceable, and pretty much last forever.

My first real hunting knife was an Old Timer deerslayer. It is no longer in production, but I still cherish mine, and have put it through a lot of use.

The Sharpfinger is also a great little knife.

I prefer their 1095 carbon steel, but the stainless they use is not bad, and will sure get the job done.

I just hope they continue to make a carbon steel line for the dinosaurs like me who happen to prefer it.
 
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