1 Field knife to take on any hunt

[brca005]

Heavily customized might have been an overstatement. I electro etched the markings, then stripped all the coating and polished it, I changed the edge geometry to favor slicing over stregth and did just a bit of shaping on the existing grips. I think I also ground in some stipling along the back. Also changed the sheath over to one made by Armitus (and then swapped away from their belt attachment to a mollelock).

I didnt do this all at once but over about 12 or so years of use, though if I got a new one tomorrow I would mostly replicate this on day 1.

Very cool, would live to see pics if you get a chance sometime.

The knife nerd in me would also like to see pics when you get a chance, as I've got the same knife but still bone stock like the day I pulled it out of the box.

 

[Speaks]

Very cool, would live to see pics if you get a chance sometime.

The knife nerd in me would also like to see pics when you get a chance, as I've got the same knife but still bone stock like the day I pulled it out of the box.

Pics are not too exciting. I do prefer the blade without the coating, electro etching the logo was a pain in the ass but dosnt look like much. Cant really see the edge change but its a pretty different angle than stock. I really like the sheath. Have one on my 6 as well.

 

[brca005]

Still pretty sweet, thanks for showing pics!

 

[Honyock]

My one and done is a Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter. I like the size and it just works for me.

 

[mwoolsey5]

Has anyone tried a Victorinox/Mercer Lamb Skinner as a field knife?

 

[Maineotter]

Has anyone tried a Victorinox/Mercer Lamb Skinner as a field knife?

I have a Victorinox Lamb Skinner, I dont think it'd work well with the curve. Seems like it'd be hard to to cut the pleural lining and around the rear exit. But I don't encounter game bigger than moose, and then only twice. No experience with elk or mule deer. Can take photos next to other knives if youd like

 

[tak]

Pics are not too exciting. I do prefer the blade without the coating, electro etching the logo was a pain in the ass but dosnt look like much. Cant really see the edge change but its a pretty different angle than stock. I really like the sheath. Have one on my 6 as well.

Looks great, thanks!
The edge change is probably pretty significant,
That's the main thing that keeps me from liking it when cutting up animals

 

[Speaks]

Looks great, thanks!
The edge change is probably pretty significant,
That's the main thing that keeps me from liking it when cutting up animals

Yea it makes a difference, and really the 3 is the only esee with a thin enough blade to make it work, the 4 is just too thick stock to start with. Its simple though kind of monotonous to change. Just pick the angle you want and put some high grit sand paper on a piece of measured flat granite and shape it. From there just work it back through your stones.

Even then its not my go to hunting knife but it works well enough and has cut up more deer than any of my current ones.

 

[270-300]

I like knives out of my pockets and on my belt when walking.

Helle knives are my go to. I usually carry a 4" blade model as my main hunting knife. Everything from fish and grouse to elk. One of them with laminated stainless steel has probably cut close to 2,000 lbs of meat in the last 10 years.

 

[TheHammer]

I’ve bought a pile of them over the years and the argali carbon always ends up in my pack. The handle imo is the best design.

 

[medvedyt]

I have a Victorinox Lamb Skinner, I dont think it'd work well with the curve. Seems like it'd be hard to to cut the pleural lining and around the rear exit. But I don't encounter game bigger than moose, and then only twice. No experience with elk or mule deer. Can take photos next to other knives if youd like

Has anyone tried a Victorinox/Mercer Lamb Skinner as a field knife?

works great on bison, caribou, moose and bears here at least for almost 20 years i used them with mora knife and a eka knife zipper switch blade (swedish version)

 

[Mauser1909]

bark river fox river ext 1 in magnacut. Great ergonomics and edge retention. Another good option is the MKC Jackstone

 

[vanislemoto]

The Hogue Extrak XL in magnacut is a nice option and great value for the price!

 

[Thegman]

Has anyone tried a Victorinox/Mercer Lamb Skinner as a field knife?

I've used the Green River version a few times. Like @medvedyt implies, when used in conjunction with other knives, there are some things they do well (opening hide, opening gut, and skinning - which is what they're designed for), but IME, not the best, or even very good, for quartering and removing meat, like back straps.

I did heavily modify/hack mine into a rather large CBK-ish knife that does work pretty well, and is much better as an all-around field knife. I've used it on Caribou and moose and will use it again this year. I took it out as a kitchen knife and I've been so impressed with it I think I didn't give it enough of a chance the first time out. Part of that is its flat grind and the great edge it takes. Very good slicer for that size blade.

It's the second from the top in this post: https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/custom-mini-canadian-belt-knife.384468/post-4415591

 

[Thegman]

I use a Dixie Knife Works Canadian Belt knife in Magnacut.
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To the OP: I've jacked around with different knife designs all my life. At this point I won't even consider an all-purpose field knife if it's not closely based on Grohmann's CBK. This one above is, IMO, probably the best overall rendition of said knife I've ever seen.

 

[Felton]

Spyderco Moran is my go to fixed blade hunting knife. The blade is super sharp and If you're going to have a knife in your hand for extended time the handle helps keep your hand from getting fatigued or cramped. Knife weighs in at under 4 oz to boot