NEW: Mike Robinson knife

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I. Farticus

I. Farticus

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Folks

Mike Robinson, owner of The Pot Kiln, and seen on TV last year taking Jodie Marsh stalking with Rachel Carrie, has pre-launched a knife with his name against it:

http://robinsonhunting.com/video/

I asked Mike, and the blade is 125mm - 4.92" for us oldies...

$295 on the website - £242


EDIT: I'm not buying one as I'm more than happy with my Stuart Mitchell 4" MuntjaX. Just thought it worth a share
 
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Not my cup of tea. Much nicer and better designed knives available for that sort of money from excellent makers such as Alan Wood, Stuart Mitchell and Guy Stainthorpe to name but a few.
 
I had already taken a look at that knife, its all down to personal choice, but i just don't like the look of it, 3 years and 15 prototypes, and it has a black handle that can easily be lost at last light.
Slick video though.

I like my EKA, and the knife made for me by Chickenman on here.

Cheers

Richard
 
Personal choice - but to me that's hideous!

Having been out with Mike on one of his venison cookery/butchery days and seeing him use (and be very happy with) a Helle knife I'm surprised he hasn't gone more traditional in handle style like the brands mentioned above.

Very good video though.
 
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It is a very nice-looking knife that will do what is designed to do....appeal to the gear freaks who know no better,
It appears that the design suffers from that basic fault that one tool will not do everything well, but allows you to do more at a compromised level.
His much-vaunted blade shape is certainly not new, we have seen that shape in many knives from different manufacturers over the decades. Granted, because of the shape it allows you to carry out some tasks more easily (for example, the pronounced curve on the front edge allowing a more efficient sweep when skinning) but this produces a wider blade that is not conducive to fine work (eg rectum).
It is, to me at least, a bit like a pocket multi-tool, handy when you have nothing else but nowhere near as effective as a dedicated tool. JMO.

Anyone who subscribes to the minimalist theory in their stalking would, if totally truthful, admit that they knowingly and deliberately make these compromises to lessen their burden, and alter their procedures accordingly. That is their choice and this blade may appeal to those.

I carry a Mora, a gutting knife and a bone saw in the field. All specifically designed for purpose for the type of quarry. If the quarry makes the tools unsuitable then I brought the wrong tools!

In essence, Marmite!
 
Nice to see a bit of initiative, but my first impression was that the deeply engraved handle was going to be a germ trap, and interesting to see that even they website photos show bits of flesh stuck between the tang and the scales: http://robinsonhunting.com/product/robinson-hunting-knife/

The blade design reminds me of the Puma White Hunter, and I could see it being a bit of a handful on muntjac, though given the number of fallow that they cull this size knife may be more practical.

It may be telling that the description says "The Robinson Hunting Knife range, is one of the first hunting knives designed for function and form by a world renowned hunter, chef and importantly owner of Michelin starred restaurants". Not really sure why it's so important, at least in terms of knife design, that he owns Michelin started restaurants :?:

I don't see myself rushing out to by one.
 
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Interesting that it seems to be marketed in dollars so maybe he is aiming for the American market more? I have a few Flint and Flame knives though (who make this for him) and can attest to their high quality, as long as you don't pay the full RRP (often half price offers at shows etc).
 
Looks a nice knife and the reviews (seemingly from his pals) are positive. Would I spend $295 on one, personally no, but I think many will and good luck to him, he's obviously put a bit of time and money into it.
 
I'm not sure of the importance of owning Michelin Restaurants has anything to do with it, but his credibility as a hunter and butcher certainly has.
If the knife is half as good as the promotional video, then it is probably worth the money. I actually like the look of it, although the cartridge case bit is surely just a gimmick? The blade looks a nice shape, but to say that it is the only knife you need is a bit like telling a mechanic that he only needs one adjustable spanner? Cutting the head and legs off a large stag, or tunnelling out the back end of a muntjac neatly require different tools.
I'd like to have one and trial it and do an honest review, but to spend that much on the off chance that it is as good as described by someone who may be slightly biased. I'll leave it for now, but wish him luck with what looks like a good product.
MS
 
Morning folks.

Did anyone get one of these knifes?
Just want to know what there like before getting one.

Kind regards

Arthur
 
UPDTE: "out of stock"!

New UK URL:
robinsonhunting.co.uk

Robinson Deer Knife | Robinson

The Robinson Hunting Knife range, is one of the first hunting knives designed for function and form by a world renowned hunter, chef and importantly owner of Michelin starred restaurants Michael Robinson.
robinsonhunting.co.uk robinsonhunting.co.uk
 
That picture does not give me any desire to buy it. It actually shows it (to me) as a poor choice of handle material. Don’t like the blade shape either. But I shoot mainly shoot Munties.
 
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