bedrock 16 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Check out some of the videos on youtube as well mate. atb bedrock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Archangel 0 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Hi, I spent a long time looking for a descent knife. I started off playing with the big ones like something Crocodile Dundee would jump around with but after trying to skin my first rabbit with it I got over the macho-ness and looked for something a little more practical for allround outdoor pursuits. Tried my hand at a few lock backs, the trusted Swiss army and even the Tom Brown Tracker (as seen in The Hunted). Im currently using the Sog Seal Pup. Its a tough little bugger and keeps its edge pretty well. Its about the same size as your standard Ray Mears type knife but it was a fraction of the cost. I think I got mine for about £20 but ive had it a while so dont quote me on that. Theres only two niggly things about it worth mentioning. First was the kydex sheath it came with... it was a bit too "Action Man" for my liking and it was a bit noisy if you were trying to be sneaky. I picked up a nice little sheath on ebay so that sorted that problem. The other problem is that there is a serrated section near the hilt of the cutting edge. Why? ... I do not know. Its no use as a saw as the blade is too short and I keep my blade razor sharp so its of no real benefit for cutting. The knife is basically a smaller version of the Sog Seal which I think has a blade about 9 inches long, so the teeth probably benefit the larger knife more than this smaller version. Ive kept the teeth on it but purely because I can avoid them in day to day use and they may come in good for something in the future. You could easily get rid of them at a sharpening and work the edge a bit longer. Its robust enough for larger projects and it can skin a rabbit without any hassle. Hope this helps you out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigbulls 26 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 i broke the top of my fixed blade knife yesterday and I need a replacement,any one got any idea where best to buy a decent hard wearing knife,big enough for deer,rabbit etc.A general all round tough blade.Ive looked in town but nothing of real quality.Anyone make knives to order in Ireland? Have you considdered making one of your own bud ?? Get your hands on an old circular saw blade that you think is decent steel and give it a go. Its a great sense of achivement to use a knife that you have made yourself, no matter how "rustic" it turns out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,875 Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 bigbulls,i would prefer to buy to be honest,i like some of the ones suggested,will let ye know what i get,thanks for the suggestions guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scuba1 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I am making one at the moment after i have finished with my weather stations. Well I will make two out of an old saw blade. The rough shaping is done and its hardened so I have a bit more grinding and sanding to do but its getting there. Try it, its fun and you end up with a knife in the shape and size you want. ATB Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,875 Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 look at all the tools id have to buy,a grinder,a file, a vice and whatever else,plus i must admit im not good at tooly stuff.never had the urge for it really.i think to buy the knife would be a safer bet,lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,199 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 helle knives of sweden i 've got the harding i also have a buck folding/lock knife but the helle takes the p1ss i've put an edge on it once in 12 months mate even blunt you can still shave with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scrubworm 0 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 buck vanguard for me jigsaw,took a while for me to follow the other members in our hunting crew,7 out of ten have one of these knives,as do i now.probably a bit pricey but if you buy something good in the beggining you wont end up with shit knives that you cant use. lm fond of that pic you got there as well,nice one . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Archangel 0 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Ive always fancied having a go at making my own knife. Might be a little project for the more miserable days in the winter when I cant be bothered going out much If / when I do it I will be sure to post a few pics somewhere on the forum like "Scuba1" did. Edited July 6, 2009 by Archangel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cornio 0 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Jig you wont go wrong with a frost clipper pal, cheap as chips and very very good........they are about £7 each!!! They will take an edge again and again and at £7 you dont give a monkeys if you loose it........they sound exactly the same as the green handled jobby that grant mentioned maybe someone just charged £28 for it!! +1 for that. I've used these knives before, good stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,266 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I got one unfinished, just waiting to get a new welder then its at the top of the list to get done. She wont be pretty & theres only one job in mind for her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,875 Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 thanks everyone,shanehound on here informed me today that a gamefair was on at the end of this month so i'll probably wait and see if i can buy a good blade there.if not i will look into geting a clipper,cheap and replaceable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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