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Best knife/tool set of game processing?
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You don't need much; just a good knife really, and a rope to hang the carcass.
And a meat saw.
And a gambrel is nice.
And some sort of a pulley system is better than just a rope.
And an electric winch is better yet.
And a stainless steel table top to work on.
(With plastic cutting boards.)
And a butcher-block and meat cleaver.
And a holder for your butcher paper.
And Saran wrap.
And black magic markers to label packages.
You'll want a #32 or bigger grinder with a couple different grind plates. (Preferably motorized.)
And an electric meat slicer for uniform jerky strips!
And a mixing vat for sausage ingredients. (Again preferably motorized.)
And a good sausage stuffer and lots of casings.
A dedicated refrigerator is awful nice to have. (A walk-in cooler is even better, though.)
And a smoker. (A Walk-in smokehouse is even better, though.)
A big bandsaw is really nice for breaking down the bigger carcasses.
And a well-lit room (600 sq ft minimum), with epoxy floor coatings and a floor drain is almost a must.
But really, all you need is a knife and a rope to hang the carcass...
That help any? :smile:
And a meat saw.
And a gambrel is nice.
And some sort of a pulley system is better than just a rope.
And an electric winch is better yet.
And a stainless steel table top to work on.
(With plastic cutting boards.)
And a butcher-block and meat cleaver.
And a holder for your butcher paper.
And Saran wrap.
And black magic markers to label packages.
You'll want a #32 or bigger grinder with a couple different grind plates. (Preferably motorized.)
And an electric meat slicer for uniform jerky strips!
And a mixing vat for sausage ingredients. (Again preferably motorized.)
And a good sausage stuffer and lots of casings.
A dedicated refrigerator is awful nice to have. (A walk-in cooler is even better, though.)
And a smoker. (A Walk-in smokehouse is even better, though.)
A big bandsaw is really nice for breaking down the bigger carcasses.
And a well-lit room (600 sq ft minimum), with epoxy floor coatings and a floor drain is almost a must.
But really, all you need is a knife and a rope to hang the carcass...
That help any? :smile:
I have used a wide array of knives the past 5 seasons, CKRT/GERBER VITAL/BENCHMADE etc. Switched to Havalon this past season and I'm sold. The replaceable blades are awesome. I used 1 blade on a doe and used 3 blades on the bull I shot. And it won't break the bank.
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I like outdoor edge set I have I think 3 sets if you are a subscriber to Eastman’s magazine they run specials and can get them for the price of shipping and handling with the purchase of your magazine subscription
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I have a system to hang the deer from the hitch of the back of my truck. I made it but they sell them. Looks like this:
And a good knife
And a butcher saw. That's all I need. My knife is usually a folder in M390
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And a good knife
And a butcher saw. That's all I need. My knife is usually a folder in M390
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I have the benchmade version of this outdoor edge skinner and would have a very hard time living without it. Total game changer.
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Victorinox makes awesome knives for the money. I processed two deer yesterday with the below knife and a kitchen knife sharpener...
https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-5-6603-15-Fibrox-Semi-Stiff-B0000CF94L/dp/B0000CF94L/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1543761204&sr=1-6&keywords=victorinox
https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-5-6603-15-Fibrox-Semi-Stiff-B0000CF94L/dp/B0000CF94L/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1543761204&sr=1-6&keywords=victorinox
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:roflmao:
I have the knives.
The meat saw.
Fillet knife is very handy for silver skin.
My wife's parents got us a huge grinder/stuffer for Xmas long ago.
My brother got me a gambrel with the cool pulleys long ago... in fact, it just broke. Need a new one.
Wife bought a smoker for fish, but it gets used for jerky and pepper stix, too.
Ahh... the life of an outdoorsman.
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Swing Blade is all I carry anymore.
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your gutting and deboning knife/knifes dont have to be that great, having nice ones make it a little faster and easier. i carry a skeletonized handle Buck knife for gutting because i got sick of cleaning the crud from the guard and handle on my other one. i use the one with the guard and handle(way more comfortable) for skinning and deboning at home.
if youre going to spend the money, use it on a good fillet knife. i used rapala knives for years, then i was given a a Buck clearwater pro fillet knife as a christmas gift a few years back. hot damn!
i use my fillet knife for everything except skinning and deboning. separting muscle groups, cutting off silver skin, slicing steaks, cubing chunks for the grinder, its all done with the fillet knife.
i have the Buck paklite skinner, the Buck Zipper, and the Buck clearwater pro fillet knofe.
if youre going to spend the money, use it on a good fillet knife. i used rapala knives for years, then i was given a a Buck clearwater pro fillet knife as a christmas gift a few years back. hot damn!
i use my fillet knife for everything except skinning and deboning. separting muscle groups, cutting off silver skin, slicing steaks, cubing chunks for the grinder, its all done with the fillet knife.
i have the Buck paklite skinner, the Buck Zipper, and the Buck clearwater pro fillet knofe.
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A gut hook skinner. I have an OldTimer fixed blade, nothing fancy, does the job.
A fillet knife. Rite edge on ebay is a copy of a discontinued Buck folding fillet, great knife for $7. I had an original Buck and this one is of the same quality. Perfect for reaming the butthole, boning the entire deer, and filleting freshwater fish.
A quality chefs knife, spend your money here. I use it for all trimming and meat cutting, 8" blade is a versatile size.
The only time a saw is needed is for the antlers, just remove all the meat from the hanging carcass.
These are the only 3 knives I ever use other than a steak, bread, or butter knife.
A fillet knife. Rite edge on ebay is a copy of a discontinued Buck folding fillet, great knife for $7. I had an original Buck and this one is of the same quality. Perfect for reaming the butthole, boning the entire deer, and filleting freshwater fish.
A quality chefs knife, spend your money here. I use it for all trimming and meat cutting, 8" blade is a versatile size.
The only time a saw is needed is for the antlers, just remove all the meat from the hanging carcass.
These are the only 3 knives I ever use other than a steak, bread, or butter knife.
All you need is this:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Stanley-6-125-in-Retractable-Zinc-Utility-Knife/1000035555
For 3 whole dollars you can have a knife that will do everything you need and is always razor sharp. I've got fancy expensive knives that now collect dust since I figured out that this $3 knife outdoes them all. And for $3 you can buy a couple extra in case you set it down in the leaves and can't find it again.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Stanley-6-125-in-Retractable-Zinc-Utility-Knife/1000035555
For 3 whole dollars you can have a knife that will do everything you need and is always razor sharp. I've got fancy expensive knives that now collect dust since I figured out that this $3 knife outdoes them all. And for $3 you can buy a couple extra in case you set it down in the leaves and can't find it again.
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Man... you dudes love to save money! Hahahaha!
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Outdoor Edge is best
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I enjoyed it
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Instead of a gambrel, try using a pelvic hanger. Makes hanging, skinning, and deboning a lot easier. It's also supposed to allow the meat to become more tender when aging since the carcass is being hung in a more natural position (butchering science)
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