Rabbit knife

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augostos

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Hello!

Looking for a knife to process farm-grown rabbits: to slaughter and then skin and process. Probably it should be a fixed, preferably one for everything. The budget is arond 20-40$. It would be nice to see model advices or maybe general characteristics, like blade length, steel type and other things you see important.

Me personally thinking about Buck Pak lites, Cold Steel, Svords.

Thank you very much!
 
Schrade Sharp Finger?
Old Hickory boning knife or 3 1/2 inch paring knife?

If applicable, what do the other workers there use?
 
I would look at a Mora and keep several available depending on how much "processing" is done.
 
Sharpfinger is a classic small game knife for a reason, you could do a lot worse

The main thing you'll want is a knife that isn't too big, the paklite caper is good, lightweight and easy to clean, the bucklite max knives are good too

Its better to have a bit of a point and slightly narrow blade so you can make incisions and work in tight areas, something like a paring knife would work as well as most and better than a lot of knives while being cheaper, but you'll have to make your own sheath

Dont forget a small sharpening stone or diamond rod to keep it honed as you work
 
My friend asked for an advice and selection. I think there isn't much work, maybe several per week. It is a household hobby. But he worried because he wanted to use a regular knives he got at home, but they seem to be dull and he doesn't want to hurt animals too much. And thanks for sharpening stone as well.
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Take it from the experts who had to deal with plagues of the little buggers.
Slightly overbudget
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Dewey Rabbiter $71.00
5" 12.5cm blade, 10" 25cm overall, German S/S 1.4116, 2.5 mm thick blade, flat ground, Australian timber handle
http://www.deweyknives.com.au/hunters.html
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Iceberg's tip. Easter Bunny Hunt Otago NZ

Or if you don't plan on tanning the hides
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Green River Rabbiters Knife Set #220246 RRP $99.99
https://store.nzfarmsource.co.nz/catalog/green-river-rabbiters-knife-set/220246

HOW TO SKIN A RABBIT
http://www.kiwiplanet.co.nz/preppersnz/skinning-a-rabbit.html
 
Might look at the A.G. Russell Hunter Scalpel or Bird and Trout. Pair one of those with a pair of pruning shears and he'd be good to go.
 
I process rabbits, chickens, turkeys, guineas with a cheap little Canadian belt knife by cold steel.
CANADIAN BELT KNIFE
Specifications:
Blade Length: 4"
Overall Length:8 1/2"
Steel: German 4116 Stainless
Weight:2.2 oz
Blade Thickness: 2.5 mm
Handle:4 1/2" Long High Impact Polypropylene
Sheath:Cor-Ex™ Sheath
 
whateatsrabbits said:
no tools necessary
https://youtu.be/isKkiZYt8Tw
https://youtu.be/nCabTKhB620
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Doesn't work with domestic meat rabbits. Their skin is too thick.

Personally I recommend the rabbit processing knife made by F. Dick of Germany. I raise rabbits for meat and show, personally, and it's amazing the difference using a knife made for the task makes. They also manufacture a couple of spring-powered bolt guns for dispatching them that we import under special arrangement.
 
I would say fixed blade of course, with a Mora being easy to sharpen and easy to have two on hand and stay within budget. An old sharpfinger can be found in your range too. Maybe take a look at some Condor classic style game knives? I think I would go for two Moras with some belly and fingerguards, and buy a nice pocket hone too
 
ConBon said:
I would say fixed blade of course, with a Mora being easy to sharpen and easy to have two on hand and stay within budget. An old sharpfinger can be found in your range too. Maybe take a look at some Condor classic style game knives? I think I would go for two Moras with some belly and fingerguards, and buy a nice pocket hone too
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Well, I came in to recommend a Schrade Sharpfinger real quick but I see it's already been done.

Only other thing I can tell the OP is to check out what FortyTwoBlades recommended. He knows his stuff.
 
EChoil said:
Well, I came in to recommend a Schrade Sharpfinger real quick but I see it's already been done.

Only other thing I can tell the OP is to check out what FortyTwoBlades recommended. He knows his stuff.
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Yeah I figured voicing my support for it too would be good. 42 really is the guy to go to, thats a great suggestion.
 
I would suggest the knives of Alaska cub bear it's around $50 but it's made of d2 steel which holds an edge really well and it's made in Alaska if USA made products mean anything to you.
 
I would piggyback Fortytwo, or any of the small boning/processing knives from Dexter Russell, very similar to F Dick. They have many models dedicated for processing small game.
 
savage99 said:
I would suggest the knives of Alaska cub bear it's around $50 but it's made of d2 steel which holds an edge really well and it's made in Alaska if USA made products mean anything to you.
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I think they are made in Texas. Regardless the bear cub would be a good choice.
 
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