Anyone use the North Arms Mallard Bird and trout knife for skinning bigger game? If so, have a review? Looking at a new skinning quality and like the idea of purchasing a BC product.
Anyone use the North Arms Mallard Bird and trout knife for skinning bigger game? If so, have a review? Looking at a new skinning quality and like the idea of purchasing a BC product.
I use a relatively heavy benchmade bushcrafter for everything. works as a small axe, dexterous enough for caping and processing a kill. just something ive gotten used to carrying everywhere with me in the bush.
I have been eyeing the Trout and Mallard. Really like the idea for deboning and more nimble work. Will be ordering one as my first North Arms product and the plan to order a lynx next. I have no shortage of knives but will sell the less used ones if these are preferred.
Ended up with the argali knife.
Really like it. Did a great job on two elk and a mtn goat this year.
Im not really a knife guy as I lose them as fast as I get them so always go cheap and disposable.........until Salmonbelly (Colin) fixed me up with a North Arms Skaha II knife, well call me impressed, crazy sharp and holds an edge like Ive never seen, light weight and really comfortable in your hand, I cant thank SalmonBelly enough for the knife as its excellent to say the least.
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I think I have chimed in on few knife threads so I will give this one a go as well . I like knives of all kinds . I was on the end of one for many, many years but different scenario than for hunting and the outdoors . I just can’t see buying a real expensive knife for the outdoors . They are to prone to loss ! Hmmm. Where did I put that knife down . But if you can afford the loss I guess it doesn’t matter.
Stainless , less maintenance . If it’s just carbon , mineral oil is your friend . A knife steel between 56 and 60 on the Rockwell C scale sharpens relatively easy and holds and edge for awhile . Blade shape, you kneed a point .
I liked the older Bucks that were made in the USA now some are made in China . Like the Moras
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Update... I ordered the Trout and Mallard last Sunday and had a nice surprise show up at my door today. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it's a sleek knife with what appears to be a nice hunk of steel. Will let you know a report once utilized a few times. No wait list on this order...
If your like me I think you’ll be surprised. I got one for myself and a Trillium paring knife for the wife. The Trillium is the same specs as the Trout and Mallard minus the sheath and lanyard hole. The wife loves it as it has a bigger handle than most paring knives and is easier to hold onto with arthritis. Uses it for everything. Wicked sharp and holds its edge. Couple of swipes on a steel and it’s back to work.
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By processing, I take it that you mean field dressing and skinning, not butchering.
My advice, for what it is worth, is to find a knife with the blade shape/length/weight you like made from good quality steel. Then get a decent sharpening kit (like a Lansky or equivalent).
I am not sold on the replacement blade type of knives. I have a Havalon but it is rarely used. OK for caping a head for taxidermy but not much else IMO.
Always with me on a hunt is my Buck 119. It holds an edge really well and has field dressed and skinned every moose and deer I have had the good fortune to take. The only thing I don't use the Buck119 for is gutting fish but I am sure I could do it in a pinch.
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