Butcher Knives

[fasteddie]

Who makes a decent set of butcher knives for a reasonable price ? I bought one of the knife sets at Gander Mt a few years ago . They can be sharpened but don't hold a cutting edge .

[WNYBuckHunter]

I bought a set at Gander to start out with this year, probably the same ones you have. The next step up would be the Outdoor Edge knives, they have a good rep from what Ive heard. Ive seen the set at Gander for around $70 I think.

[Doewhacker]

Look up Henkel or Wusthof Knives, instead of spending $70 for a set of crappy knives spend it on one good boning knife and you will be all set, trust me as a kitchen guy who has handled his share of knives. 

[fasteddie]

Thanks for the suggestions . The Henkel knives look pretty good .

My son has the Grizzley Stik Razor Sharp System for his knives and broadheads . I might be getting one for Christmas .

http://www.alaskabowhunting.com/GrizzlyStik-Razor-Sharp-System-P168C17.aspx

[Doewhacker]

Thats how the knife sharpening service I use at work does it, a wheel seems like it might be tricky at first but once you learn it look out. When we get our knives back through the service they are scary sharp.

[fasteddie]

That sharpening system runs $60 plus shipping . My oldest son shoots single bevel blades on his home-made footed arrows and those babies are razor sharp . He also does his knives on the system . A double wheel grinding unit with a speed of 3450 rpms is necessary for it and I have one .

Looks like this might be a Christmas present ! 

[fasteddie]

Look up Henkel or Wusthof Knives, instead of spending $70 for a set of crappy knives spend it on one good boning knife and you will be all set, trust me as a kitchen guy who has handled his share of knives.

Just bought a Wusthof Boning knife with leather sheath on EBAY for $17.50 plus $9.99 shipping . I had the winning bid . Saw some with some real high prices so I think I got a deal .

[Doewhacker]

um yea thats a hell of a good price, those things go from $40-$150 a piece..NICE!  I have a Wusthof boning knife, 6" blade and I have had it for over 10 years and have never had an issue with it. Its one of my favorite knives and combine that with your sharpening wheel Santa is going to bring and you are all set! I want one of those sharpening wheels now by the way, it looks like it would be awesome.

[Lawdwaz]

Are these knives for cutting deer or kitchen use?

If your butchering Bambi, all you need is a flexible blade boning knife.  I buy mine from the local commercial knife sharping business.  They are the knives that they can no longer rent to restaurants.  $3 apiece and sharpen up easy on my Spyderco sticks.

If they are for daily use in the kitchen, you may want to spend a bit more money for some higher end ones but,  as always YMMV

[fasteddie]

I bought it strictly for processing deer . I keep those knives separate from all the kitchen knives . Thanks for the help ......

[Single_shot]

Old Hickory is my favorite carbon steel kitchen knives. Price is spot on and they take an edge very quick and hold it quite well for "soft" steel. http://www.ontarioknife.com/catalog/item/123 They have a very good spine as well....you don't bend these. Dry them after washing....or suffer the rust,LOL.

[Doc]

If it were me, I would go to a local butcher or two and ask them where they buy their knives and other butchering supplies. I've got a feeling they have worked out what is best a long time ago. They should know, their livelihood depends on it.

[Gthphtm]

Dexter Knives,they make all types,Not that expensive and are sold in catering supply and that type of store.

[fasteddie]

I bought a DEXTER 6" Sani-Safe wide boning knife at Pagliuso's Meat Market in Ontario for $15 . He said that's what they use in their business . High carbon steel blade

[FULLDRAWXX75]

Eddie,

Check out this site, I have the boning knife they sell and it is great.

http://www.askthemeatman.com/

Not to mention this is a pretty cool site to check other stuff out as well..............

FDXX75