What folder for field dressing.

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dd61999

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I understand a fixed blade is preferable for ease of cleaning while field dressing. But I am not one for carrying a fixed blade while hunting.

That being the case what folders lend themselves well for field dressing and ease of cleaning.

thanks
 
I have found that a Spyderco Native is more than adequate for field-dressing Whitetail Deer.

I have other knives in the truck for skinning and butchering.
 
I'm giving away a Buck Alpha folding hunter as the prize for my 1000 post milestone. The thread is here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=643747 .

If you have a pic of your favourite outdoors trio, you should enter. The prize will be awarded by random draw!

That aside, the Alpha folding hunter makes a great field dressing knife - it takes and holds a great edge, locks up tight, and has big handles that provide a good grip when the going gets messy.

All the best,

- Mike
 
dd61999 said:
I understand a fixed blade is preferable for ease of cleaning while field dressing. But I am not one for carrying a fixed blade while hunting.

That being the case what folders lend themselves well for field dressing and ease of cleaning.

thanks
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Everyone here uses Sodbuster Jr.s. That was until recently the only non-order knife you could get. beef, lamb, hog deer, bear all are done with that 1 knife.
 
I use a buck 110 regularly because of the feel like a fixed blade. That said, I still prefer a nice and stout fixed blade.
 
Spyderco Impala with guthook. It works really well. They are no longer in production, but you can still find them if you search. PM me if you want me to point you toward a source I believe would have one at a premium.
 
Thanks for the above recommendations

But I was looking for a folder that would be easy to clean. Maybe one with open construction like the Spyderco Military or Impala but smaller

Or a folder that can easily be taken apart to clean
 
I really like the Knives Of Alaska Folding Guide. It is open on the both sides and is easy to clean, D2 steel 4 inch blade, locks up tight. Not a very good picture.
 

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Open Construction is a good idea.

How good are you at sharpening? If not so good, look at simpler steels.

Do you want some sort of gut hook? If so, Victorinox makes a couple models with a European style gut hook....

Marion
 
I have used the SAK Hunter, many times, and it worked real good.
 
I think the BladeTech ProHunter is Perfect for the job :thumbup:
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G-10 handles, S30V Steel, & Made in the U.S.A. .... Whats not to like ? ;)
 
First thing that comes to mind for me are some flat ground spyderco's, Military++, FFG endura, caly 3, chinook, FFG native, J.D. smith. Millie would be my first choice :thumbup:
 
I use a Buck 112. I'm always suprised at how handy it is. Its about the right size and is relatively inexpensive. The one I have I bought back in 1990.
 
HMC said:
Everyone here uses Sodbuster Jr.s. That was until recently the only non-order knife you could get. beef, lamb, hog deer, bear all are done with that 1 knife.
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Where is here? And what brand(s) are commonly sold and used there?
 
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