Havalon knives?

[lowball]

I do not own one and never seen one used in person. I have looked at them in the store. When hunting I have 1 knife on me and 1 in my pack, and a small sharpener.

-I dont like the idea of relying on replacement blades.
-I don't like the idea of breaking one off inside (can this happen) as mentioned earlier they look very light duty
-I don't like the idea of now having to carry a few dull blades out of the bush after a job (do you carry them in another container-- how many guys pitch them in the bush??!!)
-I do not like fixed blades (bad experiences with cheap ones not locking)
-some models look very bulky
- for camp work etc you still need to carry a heavier knife anyways

I could be totally off the mark with my opinion but I didn't want to waist money on the knife and a pack of blades to find out. I'll stick with my plane old fixed blades for now

It seems you don't like a lot of things. You should try one of these Havalon knives. You could start a list of things you like!

[leannejason]

I own all kinds of hunting knives and find I use my Havalon the most.

[firebird]

It seems you don't like a lot of things. You should try one of these Havalon knives. You could start a list of things you like!

Very true I'm picky and OCD lol

[Blockcaver]

Firebird, Put the used Havalon blade in the foil packet the new blade came out of. Stick it in the sheath that holds the knife and spare blades. Resharpen it when you get home on your Chef's Choice 120 diamond wheels sharpener if you like or dispose of it in metal recycle. Great knives but don't pry with them.

[DeanS]

Though it is not a Havalon, I use the Outdoor Edge Razor Lite EDC (very similar). I was pretty skeptical on replaceable blades at first but I am a HUGE believer in them now. The blades come freaking sharp out the package with all the replaceable blades individually vacuum sealed and with a blade guard. I took it out for a week long hunt on Texada in September. One blade got through 4 bucks and it is still sharp. I am sure the Havalon are in similar standing but I am a true believer in the replaceable blades.

[HappyJack]

Though it is not a Havalon, I use the Outdoor Edge Razor Lite EDC (very similar). I was pretty skeptical on replaceable blades at first but I am a HUGE believer in them now. The blades come freaking sharp out the package with all the replaceable blades individually vacuum sealed and with a blade guard. I took it out for a week long hunt on Texada in September. One blade got through 4 bucks and it is still sharp. I am sure the Havalon are in similar standing but I am a true believer in the replaceable blades.

Actually the Havalon blades are actually sharper....although not as robust. I use both and highly recommend them to anyone that has enough brains to take good advice.

[Wentrot]

Actually the Havalon blades are actually sharper....although not as robust. I use both and highly recommend them to anyone that has enough brains to take good advice.

X2, have both and the havalon is the better unit.

[Numenor604]

Hey guys! Sorry to go off topic here , but I don't know how to post my own thread!? My friend and I are heading to Shuswap this weekend for a deer hunt. My friend who is a new hunter, has a family cabin in Celista (lucky, I know).
I was hoping someone could give us some tips on where we should look to find my friend his first deer ? White tail or Muley , we are not picky! Thanks in advance and sorry for stealing the thread!

[twoSevenO]

Firebird, Put the used Havalon blade in the foil packet the new blade came out of. Stick it in the sheath that holds the knife and spare blades. Resharpen it when you get home on your Chef's Choice 120 diamond wheels sharpener if you like or dispose of it in metal recycle. Great knives but don't pry with them.

Bingo. For slicing only. It's why it will never replace my fixed blade hunting knife. Just a razor sharp addition to it hat I don't have to waste time sharpening

[lowball]

Bingo. For slicing only. It's why it will never replace my fixed blade hunting knife. Just a razor sharp addition to it hat I don't have to waste time sharpening

Did up a pig tonite, worked well for me.