Best deer field dressing knife?

[moxie]

I prefer a fixed blade for that and thus would recommend either a Fallkniven H1 or F1. But if you want a folder, that old Gerber should be just the ticket!

 

[Aries-]

ive got a good folder that has a pretty good little lock to keep it from folding upon you when you dont want it to. it was a bloody expencive knife though, and i havent found any cheaper ones with the same lock. (cost me close to $100 canadian 3 years ago)

 

[feedthehogs]

Disposable scapels at a buck a piece work good. Cheap and it also allows you to sharpel your skills for minor surgery.

 

[redbone]

My experience is with whitetails. Any knife will do. I prefer a maximum 3.5 to 4" blade length with a clip point, but I have big hands and I don't have any problem getting my index finger up behind the tip of the blade to open up the abdomen. A Swiss Army Knife or a kitchen paring knife will work. The key is to have a sharp knife. A higher-quality knife will hold an edge longer, and may be an advantage from that standpoint. Get what you like, or use the Gerber.

Remember, our predecessors were using flint tools for this task for thousands of years! Come to think of it, I may knap up a nice blade and try that this fall.

I am so ready for deer season....

RBH

 

[wheelgunslinger]

I'd just sharpen and use the Gerber. After a couple of field dressings, you'll either be pleased with it or develop a criteria for what features your next knife should have.
Good luck

 

[moojpg2]

wyoming knife

I've found one of these to work the best for field dressing.
basically a fancy razor blade.

http://www.wyomingknife.com/images/knifeWithCase.jpg

 

[dmftoy1]

Thanks for all the advice guys. I've sharpened the Gerber to the best of my limited ability and it's my "fallback plan". I've got a bid in on a Cold Steel "Pendelton" on Ebay. I'll hope to get lucky this year with a deer then I could probably justify the Dozier based on the money I saved on the meat in the freezer!

Have a good one,
Dave

 

[22-rimfire]

If you continue to like knives and have a moderately good job, you will buy many knives. Deer season comes and I'm scratching my head... which one this year? Used to be easy, a Case folder when I was a kid. A Swiss Army knife works too.

Good luck hunting.

 

[Something]

I'll second moojpg2 on the Wyoming knife. Used to use one when I hunted deer.