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[Fursty Ferret]

After dealing with my first three carcasses i have concluded my current knives are not up to the job so looking for recomendations for a good general purpose/gralloch knife. And a good boning knife. I hear mora are good and reasonably priced?
I have always used buck knives and opinels for rabbit and hare, but i must confess i did struggle with them today...perhpas they just want a good sharpening.

 

[private fraser]

These are pretty good, not expensive and not easy to lose given the high vis.
Some are carbon steel so if you want a stainless (which I prefer) check carefully before you buy.
Fiendishly sharp out of the box too.

http://hunting-lodge.co.uk/morakniv-companion-f-orange

Re a boning knife, these are good...very, very sharp. Don't go fast with one of these unless you have the protective gloves etc.

http://www.bushwear.co.uk/nostyles.php?ProductID=344925&ClassID=139

 

[Fursty Ferret]

Thanks

 

[Monarch Country Products]

Hi there

We are a Mora main dealer & can offer a wide range of larder knives at decent prices..

A range can be seen on the following link http://www.monarchcountryproducts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=68

Regards

Rob

 

[private fraser]

Hi Rob,

Sorry I didn't check your site for the Mora...doh!
Your price is a lot better, and I think I got one from you at the Kelso show.
All the best.

http://www.monarchcountryproducts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=68&product_id=74

 

[Timbo61]

That wee Mora orange job is sold down here under the Bachco label and has attained almost cult following
http://www.fishnhunt.co.nz/forum/YaBB.cgi?num=1330842472

 

[Erik Hamburger]

Form in the field, Hultafors craft knives, as you can afford to mislay them, which you will do, at under £10 each it is not such a blow.

For in the larder, try the Taylor's Eye Witness Professional range.
The boning knives (various models) are around £20 - this Brand of knives was voted a 'Best Buy' by the Which? Consumers association at a third of the price of the other 'best buys'.

 

[Cris]

Hultafors craft carbon steel blade under a fiver on BDS web site. Very good edge on them and orange handle. Cant go wrong.

 

[pipe man]

I use the orange handle moraknife for everything now even thought I have a buck vanguard and woodsman-use and abuse and then sharpen on the lansky at 20degs.

 

[deeangeo]

Take a look here & you'll probably find what you want. ATB

[url]http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/woodsknife.html


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[I. Farticus]

Eka Swede 10

 

[willie_gunn]

Eka Swede 10

Knives are a very personal thing, so doubtless others will disagree, but personally I can't see any advantage in using a folder. I have a bunch of them in my knife drawer but have pretty much stopped taking them out other than as back-up. I far prefer a fixed blade, particularly if there is the chance of more than one beast being taken, as cleaning a folder between animals is a bit of a pain (shock horror - cleaning knife between beasts - helmet on and waiting for inbound). That's also why the Eka swing blade now sits in the drawer; a nice idea and a nice knife, but to me the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Again, just my humble opinion.

willie_gunn

 

[I. Farticus]

Knives are a very personal thing, so doubtless others will disagree, but personally I can't see any advantage in using a folder. I have a bunch of them in my knife drawer but have pretty much stopped taking them out other than as back-up. I far prefer a fixed blade, particularly if there is the chance of more than one beast being taken, as cleaning a folder between animals is a bit of a pain (shock horror - cleaning knife between beasts - helmet on and waiting for inbound). That's also why the Eka swing blade now sits in the drawer; a nice idea and a nice knife, but to me the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Again, just my humble opinion.

willie_gunn

All valid comments Dom.

Take a photo of said drawer so FF can choose what to buy from your previously loved collection

Cheers
iain

 

[willowbank]

Hi there

We are a Mora main dealer & can offer a wide range of larder knives at decent prices..

A range can be seen on the following link http://www.monarchcountryproducts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=68

Regards

Rob

Hi Rob I have 2 Mora knives and am very pleased with them after 3 years service they still hold a good edge, my query is that they are Carbon not Stainless steel is Carbon no longer available?

Regards WB

 

[Fursty Ferret]

all valid comments dom.

Take a photo of said drawer so ff can choose what to buy from your previously loved collection :-d

cheers
iain

lol

 

[Monarch Country Products]

Hi Willowbank

yes carbon is still available - we have a quantity of 860mg's in carbon (not listed on website at present) with green handle, most folk opt for stainless however carbon still has a strong following.

Regards

​Rob