No more sharpening

[flashman]

Hi all just ordered a Havalon Piranta stag game knife, that has replacement blades, only time will tell, point being no more touching up knifes out in the field, anyone have experience with this system .....thanks..........

[Oldbloke]

Lol. Sometimes carry a scalpel with a couple of blades. $5

I believe the Havalons are very good.

[Oldbloke]

Flashman, Did you end up using the 300 blackout on sambar?

[flashman]

No going to stick with my 308 win ,last sambar i spotted size of a horse and would off laugh at .me and said WTF ...........LOL,,,,

[on_one_wheel]

Neat concept, I can think of many jobs it would be too light and flexible for but for light work she'd be handy and sharp as all f***.

What do replacement blades cost ?

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These are popular with trades

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[Oldbloke]

No going to stick with my 308 win ,last sambar i spotted size of a horse and would off laugh at .me and said WTF ...........LOL,,,,

Yep, it isn't till you have a full sized one on the deck that you appreciate just how big some are. 308 is a good choice IMO

[flashman]

HI if shop around about $18 for 24 replace blades , we see how long between replacements

[on_one_wheel]

Pretty reasonable price

[flashman]

What will i do with all 50 od folders .........

[Blr243]

I have lots of havalon stuff. Been using it for yrs. I carry a similar one to what you mentioned occasionally if I’m only expecting light work. But if I think heavier duties could crop up I carry the combo version. It’s something like the pic here .... replacement blades generally but a thick strong blade too so u can do tougher jobs without breaking or accidental release of blade

[flashman]

Correct next purchases EXP TWIN folder

[bigpete]

I'd rather stick with knives i can sharpen. It ain't that hard

[flashman]

Want a bet ,cold fingers , i must be getting old .........

[bigpete]

I'd rather run a knife over a steel with cold fingers than try to change a little scalpel blade....

[flashman]

Hay Bigpete will put it to the test next weekend up the farm which by the way has a sh t load of rabbits,so if i come back missing a finger you where wright ..... ..LOL

[bigpete]

Hay Bigpete will put it to the test next weekend up the farm which by the way has a sh t load of rabbits,so if i come back missing a finger you where wright ..... ..LOL

I truly hope you maintain all your digits lol

[flashman]

Thanks ME TOO...........

[bladeracer]

I'd rather run a knife over a steel with cold fingers than try to change a little scalpel blade....

Changing scalpel blades in the rain when your hands are covered in blood is a nightmare, we use them to castrate the calves, but they do give an exceptionally clean cut.

[Blr243]

Flash man. When u said exp folder that’s exactly what I use I just couldnotfond a picture of it. I prefer the straight blade o the exp it sits on a stone better. And regarding cutting fingers I do admit for the first week of owning my first havalon I was getting little nicks from careless handling because i was pviosly not used to such a sharp blade. From then Onwds I was fine ... I have never cut myself changing blades because I pause, switch on and do it with care

[Blr243]

Flash man. When u said exp folder that’s exactly what I use I just couldnotfond a picture of it. I prefer the straight blade o the exp it sits on a stone better. And regarding cutting fingers I do admit for the first week of owning my first havalon I was getting little nicks from careless handling because i was pviosly not used to such a sharp blade. From then Onwds I was fine ... I have never cut myself changing blades because I pause, switch on and do it with care

[Blr243]

Now that I have mastered the art of blade changing I must start working on less accidental double posts

[bigpete]

Personally, I quite pride myself in my ability to get and maintain a sharp knife....old fashioned I guess

[flashman]

Yes changing blades got 1 of the orange safety boxes to change the blades coming as well ,plenty of vids on u tube....