I also found some knives in stock but in Angola. Might be a gamble but if you pay with PayPal you’d be covered.
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Indeed!
Thank you, but Elmax blade is quite thick - 4mm. It is thicker than my Busse Anorexic BA
Dan Newcombe
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There’s nothing wrong with using a folding knife - they just aren’t as easy to clean as a fixed blade one.
If the guy does in fact clean it each time then there’s no issue. I’m sure plenty of people don’t clean their fixed blades properly.
I’ve always used Moras but recently changed to victorionox after Bowland Blades made me a sheath for one and I actually prefer it to the Mora, couldn’t tell you why but think it’s something to do with a thinner blade.
If the guy does in fact clean it each time then there’s no issue. I’m sure plenty of people don’t clean their fixed blades properly.
I’ve always used Moras but recently changed to victorionox after Bowland Blades made me a sheath for one and I actually prefer it to the Mora, couldn’t tell you why but think it’s something to do with a thinner blade.
Reckon I now have more knives than the mrs has shoes (well maybe not quite)
I rate them all got some Boker puma white hunter some custom ones from D Most. All fantastic but as of late I have been using a Victoria knox hunter. As a folder can’t beat it in my own opinion. Holds a cracking edge the saw carves up a fallow rib cage with ease and the gut hook serrated blade is great for skinning.
Cracking little tool.
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This looks the absolute mustard - I’ve ordered one as I don’t have a good folder. Thanks for the recommendation, should work a treat on the deer!
Fortunately I also bought an autoclave and a job lot of super sterilisation fluid to keep everyone happy!Just remember to use plenty of hot soapy water and clean it thoroughly Stu. Can’t be to unhygienic now can we ….
Morkai
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baguio
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Why so much sterilisation solution? Like most of the people on here, a thimble full would last most of you lot years. In fact it will probably be out of date before you got any blood on your knives!Fortunately I also bought an autoclave and a job lot of super sterilisation fluid to keep everyone happy!
SUPER sterilisation solution.Why so much sterilisation solution? Like most of the people on here, a thimble full would last most of you lot years. In fact it will probably be out of date before you got any blood on your knives!
Just want to make sure like
baguio
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Any decent solution used in the proper strength will kill 99% of germs. They won’t get the rotten flesh out of the nooks and crannies though. That will drop out gradually on the odd occasion that the knife gets used.SUPER sterilisation solution.
Just want to make sure like
Honestly I just use soap and hot water chap to be honest.
I’ve got a number of wooden handled knives and a Real Avid Viscera which has a saw that folds out of the handle and I’ve always been able to get them proper clean with a good load of hot water and soap, maybe run some water through it if there’s some gunk inside but it all comes out. The Avid looks like new and I’ve done dozens of deer with that one, and the wooden handled ones just get a coat of linseed oil after washing to refresh them.
I’ve actually only got one knife that’s a synthetic holder and handle, and would presumably be the only one that’s considered as “suitable” by the definition of the best practice guides
baguio
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Seriously? How do you know that they're clean when they have gaps and places that you can't see and get into? There's a reason why they don't conform to best practice!Honestly I just use soap and hot water chap to be honest.
I’ve got a number of wooden handled knives and a Real Avid Viscera which has a saw that folds out of the handle and I’ve always been able to get them proper clean with a good load of hot water and soap, maybe run some water through it if there’s some gunk inside but it all comes out. The Avid looks like new and I’ve done dozens of deer with that one, and the wooden handled ones just get a coat of linseed oil after washing to refresh them.
I’ve actually only got one knife that’s a synthetic holder and handle, and would presumably be the only one that’s considered as “suitable” by the definition of the best practice guides
jimmer.13
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Just gargle with Vercon S that should do the trick palHonestly I just use soap and hot water chap to be honest.
I’ve got a number of wooden handled knives and a Real Avid Viscera which has a saw that folds out of the handle and I’ve always been able to get them proper clean with a good load of hot water and soap, maybe run some water through it if there’s some gunk inside but it all comes out. The Avid looks like new and I’ve done dozens of deer with that one, and the wooden handled ones just get a coat of linseed oil after washing to refresh them.
I’ve actually only got one knife that’s a synthetic holder and handle, and would presumably be the only one that’s considered as “suitable” by the definition of the best practice guides
Now anybody reading this that doesn’t understand sarcasm or doesn’t have a sense of humour please don’t drink Vercon…… it doesn’t taste nice
Fursty Ferret
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I’m with you on this one. Folding knives have no place in stalking. The EKA swing blade is one of biggest gripes. The whole swing process pushes detritus into the handle.
I’ve got Mora’s which I personally hate. The only cheap knife I would have now days is the Victorinox butchers knives. Far easier to keep sharp.
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