When to use the Spey blade?

[REAPER4206969]

I know it's intended purpose is to castrate livestock, but what common cutting task would dictate the use of a Spey blade? I have always wondered this.

 

[Rail Driver]

I use mine to peel oranges and apples.

 

[MutinousDoug]

A spey blade is nothing more than a clip with the point cut off. You can use it for anything that's not trying to kick you at the moment.

 

[JLaw]

You talking about the spey blade on the fine trapper you just ordered?

On my trapper I don't use the spey blade very much. I use the clip all the time and keep the spey finely sharp, just in case I need a very keen edge for something.

How are you liking the knife?

JLaw

 

[rcmodel]

+1

I keep mine razor sharp.
The other general purpose blade less sharp with more edge angle to prevent chipping the edge.

I leave part of it very dull in fact, for skinning the insulation off electrical wire, etc.

rc

 

[REAPER4206969]

Apparently Case used to mark "FOR FLESH ONLY" on the Spey blade.



I guess that answers that...

 

[ForumSurfer]

Apparently Case used to mark "FOR FLESH ONLY" on the Spey blade.

Rather ominous looking!

 

[rcmodel]

I guess they don't want you to Cut the Cheese with it?

rc

 

[Jalexander]

I keep mine as sharp as possible and only use it for castrating and ear-marking cattle.

James

 

[wheelgunslinger]

I guess they don't want you to Cut the Cheese with it?

Ha!

 

[sniper5]

When I used to carry a stockman, I used the spay blade to gut trout with. Worked great, that blunt tip was good for not puncturing the internals. Razor sharp and opened them up like a zipper.

 

[Sniper X]

use the Spey blade for almost nothing on my Stockmen. I find myself using the drop point most for utility use, and the clip for opening letters and cutting meat, yes I use it to eat with whilst camping or hunting.

 

[lloveless]

Used to use the Spey blade to trim goat hooves after milking and graining while they are still restrained.
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