<![CDATA[Knives]]>I just wanted to start a thread where people can post all about knives. What brands and styles are you using? What applications are best for certain styles in your opinion? Do you prefer a specific knife for every purpose or one knife that does it all? Fancy knives vs cheap knives? To kick things off I’m a bit of a collector. I love a knife designed for a specific purpose and using it for that job. I have used quite a few brands and prefer commercial workhorse style knives. I’m a HUGE fan of Victory knives. They are New Zealand made, have incredible blades and comfortable handles. As a bonus, they come in a bunch of great colors. My favorite knife (currently 😊) is the PJ Special skinning knife by Victory. Mine has a blue handle.
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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/5372/knivesRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 20:39:09 GMTSat, 28 May 2022 17:30:30 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:55:48 GMT]]>bocephus I was kinda thinking the same thing. My older sister is a K-State grad and her grand-daughter just started at K-State this year on a soccer scholarship. Everything is about the purple with them.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80586https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80586Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:55:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:37:07 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher good looking knives. Thanks for sharing.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80580https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80580Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:37:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:20:47 GMT]]>GWG8541 my absolute favorite!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80567https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80567Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:20:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:19:28 GMT]]>Ted Frodyma these were actually a gift. But they are $35 each

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80566https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80566Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:19:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:49:56 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher Looks like Austin should get some K-State color.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80552https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80552Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:49:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:33:41 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher I’ve heard nothing but good things from anyone I know who uses Victory. Nice looking knives.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80545https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80545Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:33:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:26:17 GMT]]>Those are beautiful! Mind if I ask what those set you back?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80540https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80540Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:26:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:14:43 GMT]]>Just had to share my new toys… er, tools. They are simply beautiful IMHO. Purple studed grips, razor sharp and ready to work. This PJ Special sheep skinner is one of my favorite knives. It is the perfect tool for slaughter work. They have hard, stout blades for legging, and a point that is great for sticking. The ribbing knife is a great all around skinning knife that does equally well with beef and hogs. I love this hollow ground blade.
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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80537https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80537Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:14:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Tue, 31 May 2022 14:56:21 GMT]]>TexLaw Yes! They are great for home use and hold up pretty well commercially. There’s a reason they are so popular. I agree with your statement on ease of sharpening. This is the number one reason I would recommend them to a new meat cutter starting out or any home butcher. And the Fibrox handles are great. Only reason I switched was to find a higher carbon blade that lasted longer between sharpening because I was in a very fast paced production setting. My new knife preference is Victory, and I love them. I went from daily sharpening to once a week or even every other week sometimes. I wouldn’t recommend them to someone just learning how to sharpen knives though. Victorinox is great for that, and more then capable of getting the job done.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78991https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78991Tue, 31 May 2022 14:56:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Tue, 31 May 2022 13:09:35 GMT]]>I swear by Victorinox (formerly Forschner) Fibrox in the kitchen. They are light enough for a long day, but not so light that you feel no control, and they are well balanced. They pretty much feel like a knife ought to feel–like an extension of your own arm. That’s good both for use and for steeling. They keep an edge pretty well and are easy to sharpen when it’s time. They are inexpensive enough that I won’t have to reach too deeply into my pocket to do so, but my 8" chef’s knife is still good as new after over 12 years of heavy use. The rest of the set doesn’t get as much use, but I value them just as much.

As good as they are in every way, their best feature is the grip. That Fibrox grip is magnificent. It is as sure a grip as I’ve ever felt on a knife, wet or dry.

I picked up that chef’s knife after a visit to Smitty’s in Lockhart. We asked what they used for knives, and the answer was a very simple and emphatic “Forschner.” I’ve more than gotten my money’s worth out of those knives, and I could still say that if I paid twice as much for them.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78983https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78983Tue, 31 May 2022 13:09:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sun, 29 May 2022 16:35:51 GMT]]>processhead said in Knives:

Deepwoodsbutcher

Many of the so-called “hunting knives” are grossly oversized for the task. A smaller razor sharp blade is so much more efficient for field dressing.

Couldn’t agree more.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78841https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78841Sun, 29 May 2022 16:35:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sun, 29 May 2022 15:29:58 GMT]]>My favorite hunting knife is Uncle Henry by Schrade, has a 4 inch blade. Gets the job done. Leave the big knives in camp to chop wood.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78838https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78838Sun, 29 May 2022 15:29:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Tue, 31 May 2022 16:02:33 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher

Many of the so-called “hunting knives” are grossly oversized for the task. A smaller, razor sharp blade is so much more efficient for field dressing.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78836https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78836Tue, 31 May 2022 16:02:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sun, 29 May 2022 03:30:02 GMT]]>processhead I find it great for field dressing too. Done grouse, squrriel, turkey and deer.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78822https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78822Sun, 29 May 2022 03:30:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sun, 29 May 2022 02:49:48 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher Victorinox all the way.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78816https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78816Sun, 29 May 2022 02:49:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sun, 29 May 2022 02:25:49 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher said in Knives:

processhead I love a caping knife!!

I have only shot a couple of deer that I have had mounted, but the Kodi Caper made it easy to cape out the front half.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78812https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78812Sun, 29 May 2022 02:25:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sun, 29 May 2022 01:53:26 GMT]]>processhead I love a caping knife!!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78809https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78809Sun, 29 May 2022 01:53:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sun, 29 May 2022 01:39:13 GMT]]>Forgot my Kodi Caper. A sweet little field knife.

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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78807https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78807Sun, 29 May 2022 01:39:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sun, 29 May 2022 00:27:25 GMT]]>Ted Frodyma i think this already in the works. Or at least we have talked about it. They usually do a couple throughout the year.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78803https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78803Sun, 29 May 2022 00:27:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sat, 28 May 2022 23:57:22 GMT]]>calldoctoday Maybe some day

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78802https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78802Sat, 28 May 2022 23:57:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sat, 28 May 2022 23:52:47 GMT]]>Ted Frodyma I use the BIG KNIFE for that. One of the very few with synthetic handles, but it works well & keeps an edge very well. I have had it for over 30 years. It is a Kaicut. I really like some of the Japanese products & have several of their saws, chisels, etc. Hard to afford though now adays.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78800https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78800Sat, 28 May 2022 23:52:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sun, 29 May 2022 00:41:48 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher Just simple, high quality, nothing fancy. Granted, I probably use the plain Jane Chicago Cutlery the most, but also have some old Hickories & Dexters that are a joy to cut with & I can keep them very sharp, just have to keep them. Have a few Victorinoxs too that I really do not use much. They do keep a blade well though once you get them all set. I love an old high carbon steel knife with elk horn handle that my grandfather had made more than a century ago. It is fine & has beautiful balance, but someone I once knew broke the tang from the blade about 45 years ago & I have never been able to find anyone that could repair it, yet. I pretty much end up preferring an organic handle over synthetic, even though some of the synthetics do look nice. Just simple, high quality.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78799https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78799Sun, 29 May 2022 00:41:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sat, 28 May 2022 23:02:41 GMT]]>Jonathon It is apparent from the popularity of this topic that the next giveaway should be a nice set of knives! You’re just the guy that can do it!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78795https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/78795Sat, 28 May 2022 23:02:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Knives on Sat, 28 May 2022 21:56:10 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher victorinox and Wusthop are is what is mainly in my toolbox. I have a large selection of hunting knives that fold or don’t that work well in the field.

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