new knife

underthetumb

hi all,

lookin to get a new knife for gralloching, budget is 150-200 euro,
lookin forward to all advice.
thanks lads

dwighet

Here is a very nice well made folder that I have had my eye on..
Its well within your budget and the steel is top quality...
https://www.brisa.fi/portal/index.php?option=com_oscommerce&osMod=index&cPath=119_244

here is a youtube reveiw on it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edNGeqgJUNQ

poulo6.5

dwighet wrote: »

Here is a very nice well made folder that I have had my eye on..
Its well within your budget and the steel is top quality...
https://www.brisa.fi/portal/index.php?option=com_oscommerce&osMod=index&cPath=119_244

here is a youtube reveiw on it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edNGeqgJUNQ

i like the look and design of those blades, i'm not gone on a folder. to many nooks and cranny's for rotten meat and blood to gather in.
also the chance if it folding in on your finger if it was not cleaned and locked open properly is a real problem that could be very dangerous.
it happened to me with a letterman once.
lots and lots of blood ouch.:o

a similar design but not a folder would be ideal i think.
and there is no real need for a gut hook as a sharp blade used properly is all you need.
i have a deer hunter knife with gut hook and i tried using the gut hook but always found my self going back to the blade .

the kiss principle applies here:D

also i dont think you need to spend as much as €200 on a blade unless you want something fancy

poulo6.5

i was just looking on you tube,
there are loads of reviews on hunting knives, this was the first one to pop up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRvIa3_sGuw

some people think buck is the best . if you want to spend €150-€200 then here is a good place to start.:D

i found this one a little further down the list and i like the look of this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKXLXcuewdk

4gun

cast your eye on this lot.... got my knives from this site
you'll know exactly what your getting right down to type of steel used

http://www.agrussell.com/hunting/c/133/

dwighet

If you want a good quality hand made Hunting knife give Davy Moore a Pm. He`s a local lad.
his work is pure class...Just check out this bad boy he makes

poulo6.5

that looks like a good all rounder for skinning and field dressing, big question how much.
is that man a local. i would like to support a local crafts man,

jwshooter

one of the best hunting knifes of all this is the buck110 there about 40 pounds from the sports man .

knifes are a tool ,they have to stand the test of time . i wore the blade out on my buck . they replaced it for 10 dollars .

tfox

dwighet wrote: »

If you want a good quality hand made Hunting knife give Davy Moore a Pm. He`s a local lad.
his work is pure class...Just check out this bad boy he makes

I want one How much ....?

underthetumb

thanks lads,
dont want to spend up to 200, but bought cheap last year(40euro) and was a waste, blunt and dangerous. davy moores looks brilliant, dwighet they look promising too. thanks for replies

boc121

Davy's got a six or more month waiting list,beautiful work though.

poulo6.5

boc121 wrote: »

Davy's got a six or more month waiting list,beautiful work though.

do you have contact details, or any ballpark of prices

clivej

I find these Mora Frost knifes do the job for me. cheap at under €20 and hold an edge.

http://www.swedishknives.com/760craft.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcTvuBwuqhw

Or have a look at the Opiel range of folding knifes, can be bought for about €12 at the local gun and fishing shops.

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?ttl=Opinel%20Knives&srch=eqCATE%20CODEdatarq%3Dop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL0rKFwqqOc

Tackleberrywho

underthetumb wrote: »

hi all,

lookin to get a new knife for gralloching, budget is 150-200 euro,
lookin forward to all advice.
thanks lads

Buck & Coldsteel make fine Keenly priced knives

I have a Spanish bowie style knife if memory serves me was ~€60. I have skinned, butchered and gutted with it on occasion, however For gutting I now have a skinner with a gut hook & a larger knife for bleeding

Dusty87

tfox wrote: »

I want one How much ....?

AFAIK around 450 bob. The very first one of them was designed by boardsies an rafflied at last years game fair. The 11 yr old cousin pulled the ticket. It wasnt mine

poulo6.5 wrote: »

do you have contact details, or any ballpark of prices

Google davymoore poulo, details there

ormondprop

http://www.eiromedia.com/

poulo6.5

ormondprop wrote: »

http://www.eiromedia.com/

thanks for that. now i know what i want for Christmas. i just have to convince her self to buy it for me.

they are some handsome knives.
does anyone on here have one or seen one

Hibrion

I have a sealgaire by Davy Moore and I can tell you you won't need another knife ever as long as you are willing to stretch your budget a bit. Mine is the damascus one on his website.

To be honest, if you are going to spend 200 euro you might as well save a bit more and go the whole hog.

If your not going for a custom, I wouldn't pay too much. A buck 110 or a mora clipper would be a good buy in terms of value, quality and usability.

Hibrion

poulo6.5 wrote: »

i just have to convince her self to buy it for me.

This is exactly how I managed to get mine!

poulo6.5

Hibrion wrote: »

I have a sealgaire by Davy Moore and I can tell you you won't need another knife ever as long as you are willing to stretch your budget a bit. Mine is the damascus one on his website.

To be honest, if you are going to spend 200 euro you might as well save a bit more and go the whole hog.

If your not going for a custom, I wouldn't pay too much. A buck 110 or a mora clipper would be a good buy in terms of value, quality and usability.

do you use it on deer. i agree if i was going custom rout best do it right.

i should have never have opened that link. i think i will be planning a trip to Co. Clare soon.

jwshooter

Hibrion wrote: »

This is exactly how I managed to get mine!

any pictures of it in use .

Hondata92

Ive personally had great experience with joker knoves, good quality,hard wearing and easily sharpened, price really depends on size but a good knive imo regardless the money spent on them

Other than that ive really only used muela a spanish knife company, but even tho they are generally cheap they are a good knife

It all depends on what you want it for, rabbits/fox tails or deer. You dont have to go custom or spend big to have a good quality knife. look for something that has good reviews and will suit your purpose for it, also a high carbon content steel will get a sharper edge but may not stay as sharp as long as a lower carbon content steel

dwighet

poulo6.5 wrote: »

that looks like a good all rounder for skinning and field dressing, big question how much.
is that man a local. i would like to support a local crafts man,

Poulo
I have shared bread and drank coffee with the man...
He is a local....

GixxerThou

http://www.pumaknives.de/dispsearchitem_102.php?searchstr=silverlion&Submit.x=14&Submit.y=5
Have used one of these for the last five seasons and its still goin strong. Mine gets plenty of hardship and it keeps a good edge. Puma are a good crowd to deal with too, i wore out the first sheath and had to order a new one from them and their responses were quick and helpfull..

Hibrion

jwshooter wrote: »

any pictures of it in use .

Not on deer, yet. I've only been able to get out once since the season started.
Hopefully I might get out during the week and get something.

Deise Musashi

I like Mora's, decent carbon steel and easy to replace if left on a hillside!



Svord Peasant, decent carbon steel and a foolproof folder that's easy to clean.


Opinel stainless steel garden knife and some cheap Rough Rider folding knives, handy for dealing with bunnies.



Laguiole French folding knife with Ox horn handle scales, various sizes to suit.

If you wish to spend more, go have a look on Heinnie Haynes site to get an idea of what you like in a knife. http://www.heinnie.com/

I have some quite spendy knives, but the Mora's will do pretty much everything a custom knife will without causing heart failure if it gets lost or breaks. I just need to make a decent leather sheath for mine, the plastic ones will serve the purpose but look terrible.

You would not go wrong with a knife from Davy Moore either, I don't have one of his myself but I see from his site and posts on British Blades that he knows his stuff and builds a quality tool.


I know what I like to do in these situations....buy both!

SpringerF

I have several hunting knives given to me through the years.
Several of them were made for me by well respected knife makers.
These are fully functional works of art and a joy to hold and behold.

I dont use them.

I now use the Buck Gen5 skinner.
A light weight knife but still capable of doing more than I ever want from a knife. The new models use CPM 154 steel and can have a nice rose wood grip.

A nice knife.

They can be bought for a hell of a lot less than $150

http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=product.detail&productID=3148

underthetumb

great stuff lads, once again your opinions and advice have been exceptional, this really is a great forum. being new to hunting(3rd season) and not really knowing anyone that hunts this site has been so beneficial to me in gainig valuable knowledge of our sport. thanks again

Grizzly 45

Cold Steel Bushman or Mini Bushman.
About 40 quid .All steel construction Exellent steel,big bellied knives for skinning and gutting.Built like the proveribal out house,and hold a great edge.
Only thing that needs improvement,is just para cord wrap the handle for a better grip when wet,but that personal choice.:)

davymoore

Hiya folks


SOLD


I'm on here to try and sell a Sealgaire, Basically a chap ordered it to be made a few months ago and later lost his job, etc and now he cant afford to buy the knife.

So a Christmas Bargain has become available


It's my standard Sealgaire Model in ATS34 Steel

4" - ATS34 Steel Blade
Hidden Tang
High grade Wych Elm Burl Handle
Brass Fittings
Hand Sewn Ambidextrous Sheath



Same as one in middle of picture but with steel like one on left


Next pics to show sheath






I normally build these on commission for €450 - €475

FOR Xmas SALE @ €295.00 SOLD

Regards

Davy Moore




Mods feel free to move if I have posted in the wrong place

dwighet

FFS....Who beat me to it?

poulo6.5

looks like someone got a good deal there.

you have to be quick off the mark here:D

Double Barrel

poulo6.5 wrote: »

that looks like a good all rounder for skinning and field dressing, big question how much.
is that man a local. i would like to support a local crafts man,

Poulo6.5
You will not go wrong with Davy Moore. Sound man.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055487267

poulo6.5

Double Barrel wrote: »

Poulo6.5
You will not go wrong with Davy Moore. Sound man.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055487267

i have a gra for one of his knives but the old recession we are in is severely affecting my ability to by one.

for now i have to keep using my old knife. the deer dont seem to mind:D

crackcrack30

Very impressed with my new helle Fjellkknifen (norway)....
See image of sheath on "Butcher??" thread... only 60-70 odd euro.