knife recommendations

[pappabear 128]

hi all just wondering if anybody can suggest a good knife for dressing rabbits , i ended up using a mixture of knives the other day and know im not using the right tool for the job , thanks in advance

[masmiffy 82]

Carbon blade Opinel with a locking blade.

check out http://www.outdoorgb.../opinel_knives/

At around £7 cheap enough to lose

Take a good edge.

Easy fit in a pocket

 

No point, in my opinion, of using a 'fixed blade' knife for rabbits and really no need to use anything with a blade longer than 3". Its a rabbit not a deer!

Edited November 2, 2011 by masmiffy

[Adam_Chuck 256]

ive a jack pyke gamekeeper knife was £12 delivered and really sharp

[pappabear 128]

thanks guys , last time i used a combination of stanley knife , heavey lock knife and carving knife and thought its got to be easier than this , they were the first rabbits id cleaned for around 25 years and as im trying to teach my lad thought id get a decent knife and so him properly thanks for the advice

[tegater 789]

Carbon blade Opinel with a locking blade.

check out http://www.outdoorgb.../opinel_knives/

At around £7 cheap enough to lose

Take a good edge.

Easy fit in a pocket

 

No point, in my opinion, of using a 'fixed blade' knife for rabbits and really no need to use anything with a blade longer than 3". Its a rabbit not a deer!

yep, that what I use, razor sharp if you know what your doing.

[Bunny Boiler 177]

For Paunching, use a mini pocket knife like the miniature swiss army. The point is perfect for piercing skin and the blade isn't long enough to nick the intestines. I then use a pair of sterile garden secateurs to take the paws and head off. All can go in the dishwasher and be thoroughly cleaned.

 

Atb, Bunny

[Country Joe 1,411]

These are my two Rabbit paunching knifes, both do the job well, the smaller one is good for mooching, as it fits in the pocket, both are hand made have a good edge, and are made by Jes knifes, more expensive than Opinels, but these two were bought for me as presents.

[Country Joe 1,411]

Edited November 3, 2011 by Country Joe

[BazB 37]

ive got a jack pyke knife i use for paunching and a meat cleaver i use for head and feet

[Country Joe 1,411]

I use a small Axe, just used for Rabbits.

[theferreter 311]

few of my knifes for gutting an skinning both only cost £15 and keep a good edge

[paulus 26]

does the job for me :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: takes a while to get into the swing of it though :laugh: :laugh:

[dave4178 5]

Lopping shears for head and feet (and vegetation) ,Opinel number 8....

[masmiffy 82]

Why the need for axes cleavers or shears for dressing a rabbit!!

I have only every used a sharp lock knife!

This can be used for paunching when out in the field and to dress the rabbit at home.

To remove the feet you just have to run round the skin at the joint and then twist em off!

Same for the head, once you got the skin that far, just nick the flesh to the spine twist to break at joint then cut thro with the knife!

All the jointing can be done using the knife as well its just so so simple!

[Ferret mad Dave 65]

Jack pyke skinning knife