rabbiting knife

[ferretman16 0]

hi looking to buy a new knife for rabbiting because my old one wont sharpen up and is rubbish any ideas what to buy and where from thanks

[mushroom 12,878]

Helle all the way for fixed blade or Buck for folders

 

ATB Kie

[neil r 1,844]

I use an helle ny fjording its got a 3,1/4 inch triple laminated blade thats unbelievebly sharp blade with good edge retention and a chunky curly birch handle . I paid £43 reduced from £69 from the army shop in accrington

[andyz 30]

I've recently bought myself a Buck Alpha Hunter Folding - Gut Hook. Very very nice knife and very well made, only thing I would say is be carefull as it is really sharp. It can easily gut a rabbit without even trying. Lovely rosewood handle, well chuffed with it!

[collieman 45]

bushwear knife very sharp and easily sharpened fixed blade knife the sheath is plastic rubbish best to keep it in bag only cost 4.99

[rizla1 122]

i use an opnal knife cheep and sharp come in all sizes very good value for the price

[foxshooter69 6]

Buck alpha folding guthook

[masmiffy 82]

Personally I would go for something fairly reasonably priced and not big, you dont want to lose an expensive knife! Would also go for a folding lock knife no more than 3" blade. Your talking rabbits not deer or big game!!!!

Opinel are easy to sharpen and cheap but I dont really like the tip!

 

Have a look here http://www.knifebargains.co.uk/ more knives than you can shake a stick at!

You will be spoilt for choice!

Edited December 29, 2009 by masmiffy

[kirk224 10]

i have used a buck folding and i like them you do pay a bit but well worth it

[sibaldib 6]

Opinel No8 if you want a folder and Mora if you want a fixed knife. Both easy to sharpen and keep clean. Only problem with Opinels is that the wood can swell if they get soaked and make it hard to open and close.

 

Cheers

 

Sib

[masmiffy 82]

Another quick thought is one handed opening is sometimes an advantage!

[Hywel 53]

Opinel No8 if you want a folder and Mora if you want a fixed knife. Both easy to sharpen and keep clean. Only problem with Opinels is that the wood can swell if they get soaked and make it hard to open and close.

 

Cheers

 

Sib

 

 

Same here, always use the Opinel and for a few quid you can't go wrong as its more than up to the task.

[paddywack 3]

I always carry an opinel when out ferreting perfect for gutting and skinning rabbits and razor sharp when sharpened up with one of them blade-tec gadgets.

[joedog 8]

Opinel is good knife,failing that i mostly use a stanley knife.

[Hywel 53]

I always carry an opinel when out ferreting perfect for gutting and skinning rabbits and razor sharp when sharpened up with one of them blade-tec gadgets.