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Time to upgrade knife set

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Tired of replacing broken replaceable blades in the ultralite knives. Looking for a decent set suitable for very large game (bison, elk, moose, muskox, boar, etc.). Emphasis on ability to hold an edge, stays secure in wet hands, suitable for boneless method & delicate field dressing for taxidermist. I have large hands. 4" grip is too small. Prefer to buy once-cry once. Especially interested in hearing from guides who use their knives far more than most regular bow hunters do. Lots of options...too many for me! Help me narrow the band.
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Look up roselli knifes in uhc steel. ultra-high-carbon steel. buy once cry once.
I waited many years before buying a Dozier. Really awesome blade with great edge retention. His ht of d2 definitely stands them apart. I got a pro guide, bigger than I like in a do all blade but is actually pretty nimble
15v is proving itself really awesome in the edge retention category, only own it in a folder so far. A custom fixed in this steel would be awesome.

I hadn't considered either of those companies but upon reviewing their product lines and reviews, feel you may have directed me to the exact tools I'm looking for. Just ordered the 3 3/4" Roselli UHC Hunting knife...



...and the 4 3/4" Dosier Pro Guide blade.



I think these two sizes will satisfy 90% of my needs. Thanks!
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You can't go wrong with a Bark River Knives, a little pricey, but worth it.
I am partial to the "Canadian Belt Knife" style, very versatile.
It looks al little non typical, but after you use it for a while, you will appreciate the shape.
This is a custom but the shape is similar
I dunno man. If that knife were a woman in a bar, she'd still be buying her own drinks at midnight.
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Most people are conditioned to the "standard" blade configurations.
This has been an established shape since the 50's when Grohmann Knives was established.
Visit the Grohmann Knife web site, they have a good explanation of the design and features of the knife.
Once you start using the knife you will see how well designed it is, my wife uses them in the kitchen.
They offer some remarkable looking knives and I almost bought these but then, they'd be redundant and I try to keep my hunting pack light.




But the design of that knife just seemed off to me so I went and read up on it (per your suggestion), decided to open my mind a millimeter and purchased this.



You're so adamant about the design it seems worth a try and I'll be PMing you to buy it from me if I hate it. :LOL:
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That Grohmann design is very ergonomic and functional.



Pictured- my evolution of over 4 decades of hunting knives from L to R….with many missing in between. My dad- RIP- gave me that Buck 110 when I got into hunting 45 years ago- the ’ IT’ knife at the time. I probably cut up 200 hogs with that thing while hog hunting and doing depredation with dogs- pre archery.

There were a few in between that and the 2nd knife, -including a Boker BG42 folder that was incredible steel, -pictured is the Buck Alpha S30v…a great blade bot snags gloves and hard to clean. The orange handle Benchmade S30v is a great compact knife. The Bark river CPM 3V good but heavy And I dont like the grind.

That wood handle is a custom lefty handle I made for the Spyderco mule- steel ( I cant remember) held a great edge but not enough stainless when put away bloody.

The last 2 Benchmades ( I have an in with them😉) Altitude and Steep country (?) are my ‘Go To’s’ with S90v- love that steel. it holds and edge like crazy.

Currently Ridge belts sells a S90v blade for under $100….but there are many good steels to choose from now for a processing knife.
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That Buck knife is something everyone our age has owned. I still have one somewhere.
That Buck knife is something everyone our age has owned. I still have one somewhere.
Yeah, and the steel is total garbage compared to any of the other knives its pictured with……
Yeah, and the steel is total garbage compared to any of the other knives its pictured with……
My Buck knife has the same tip. LOL
Wow...Roselli is amazing. Got the new blade in 3 friggin' days from Finland! It's considerably larger and heftier than I expected...feels real good in my big ole paws. Scary sharp...goes right through paper like a laser.

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They offer some remarkable looking knives and I almost bought these but then, they'd be redundant and I try to keep my hunting pack light.




But the design of that knife just seemed off to me so I went and read up on it (per your suggestion), decided to open my mind a millimeter and purchased this.



You're so adamant about the design it seems worth a try and I'll be PMing you to buy it from me if I hate it. :LOL:
You won't be disappointed.
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You won't be disappointed.
Im not a big fan of convex grinds, but Id like to put hands on a canadian or mini canadian if I was to own another bark river
Are there any other blade types/shapes/sizes I should add to the kill kit or will these cover it?
A little tiny blade is nice for cutting around antler pedicles and eyeballs
Coming in this discussion late but I really, really like the CRKT Clever Girl. Its replaced most hunting blades I was using.
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