Suggestions on bird & trout knife?

357-RevolverGuy · Sep 26, 2016

I'm needing something new for pheasant, quail, and occasionally fish. Ideally a "bird & trout" knife to me would be fixed full tang with no more than a 3" blade. It should be easy to carry (sheath wise) and feel good in the palm of your hand. If it's a $100+ knife I probably won't be interested. Prefer to hear about a blade the average guy can afford and won't break bank if it ever gets lost. Any suggestions?

6518John · Sep 26, 2016

Grohmann Bird and Trout Knife. My son and I have seconds of the larger, famed Canadian Belt Knife. Both purchased for less than $50. Simply the best deal in the knife world in my opinion. I just checked they don't currently have seconds of the bird and trout model so it's bumping $100.

357-RevolverGuy · Sep 26, 2016

Thanks 6518John. I had forgotten about Grohmann. You rarely see their knives down here unless they show up used. I have had held their Canadian Belt Knife before and remember how good it felt. That unique offset axis at the spine of the blade gives it added leverage when cutting or slicing.

6518John · Sep 26, 2016

--Grohmann Bird and Trout

I had a minute and checked and the street price is far better than the factory price. At online retailers the Bird and Trout looks to be in the $70-80 range.

ACP230 · Sep 26, 2016

A.G. Russell has some bird and trout blades
in the catalog. One that might fit is the
A.G. Russell Woodswalker. It's not called a
bird and trout knife but my son's worked very
well on a couple of grouse a few years ago.

Muss Muggins · Sep 26, 2016

6518John said:
Grohmann Bird and Trout Knife. My son and I have seconds of the larger, famed Canadian Belt Knife. Both purchased for less than $50. Simply the best deal in the knife world in my opinion. I just checked they don't currently have seconds of the bird and trout model so it's bumping $100.

Plus one on the Grohmann. I've got the #2 stainless trout and bird. Really nice . . .

-db- · Sep 26, 2016

Hess Knifeworks in Gladstone, MI makes some nice traditional-style bird and trout knives for under $100 you can find at the big online knife retailers.

Drm50 · Sep 26, 2016

I don't know how other people go about it, but the knives in above posts are to big for my taste. I am thinking you must be
just gutting the fish. I have a small 4" Rapala fillet knife that
works good on birds and fish. My old man carried one of those
bird Hunter pocket knives, with a gut hook to pull out the birds
innards. I have a Canadian Trapper that I have carried deer
hunting since my fist hunt, 1962. Knife still in fine shape but it
has been through 3 sheaths.

Muss Muggins · Sep 26, 2016

Drm50 said:
I don't know how other people go about it, but the knives in above posts are to big for my taste. I am thinking you must be
just gutting the fish. I have a small 4" Rapala fillet knife that
works good on birds and fish. My old man carried one of those
bird Hunter pocket knives, with a gut hook to pull out the birds
innards. I have a Canadian Trapper that I have carried deer
hunting since my fist hunt, 1962. Knife still in fine shape but it
has been through 3 sheaths.

That Grohmann in the picture has a 3 1/2" cutting edge . . .

les.b · Sep 26, 2016

I don't know much about bird hunting, but have spent a lot of time on the trout streams here in WV. I add my voice with all of the other votes above for the Grohmann. Drm50, I have the Rapala also, and it is a fine knife as well. There for several years I used my Benchmade "automatic" with about a 3" blade, it was handy, clipped to the waders, a lanyard through the hole on the end, and opened with one hand. But it's more than $100.

Best Regards, Les

loeman · Sep 26, 2016

I cleaned 75 rainbow trout this season with a basic Leatherman multi-tool. May not be the coolest tool but it is perfect for my needs. And less than $40 at Costco.

Muss Muggins · Sep 26, 2016

ACP230 said:
A.G. Russell has some bird and trout blades
in the catalog. One that might fit is the
A.G. Russell Woodswalker. It's not called a
bird and trout knife but my son's worked very
well on a couple of grouse a few years ago.

Plus one here too. I've got the Woodswalker with the Kydex neck sheath. Smaller than the Grohmann. Very nice blade . . .

Drm50 · Sep 26, 2016

I like the Rapala because it is light to carry and fairly cheap. Easy
to keep sharp. I have seen a line of Mora knives, Sweedish steel,
that are a little stiffer and wider bladed than Rapal filet knife. I
carry a Rapala in my fishing vest and hunting coat. They have a
little ceramic sharpener that will keep it sharp if you don't let it
get totally dull. I don't like stuff hanging on my belt if it's not
necessary.

garddogg56 · Sep 26, 2016

How bout hitting the e-bay and finding a used old Camillus fixed or a California clip blade folder or new a Ka-bar bird and trout.

Rosco Shooter · Sep 26, 2016

Check out the Fin and Feather by Rapid River Knife Works. I have two of their products, and they are fantastic. Here is the url. Custom Knives - Hunting Knives - Fillet Knives - Custom Knife: Rapid River Knifeworks

old tanker · Sep 26, 2016

I must be the odd man out, as I like my old and discontinued Buck 321. It's a folding knife with a slim 3 inch muskrat blade and a guthook. It fits nicely in my pocket and makes quick work of dove, quail, and the occasional grouse.

Case still makes a similar knife but with a 1/2 inch longer blade.

patrickd · Sep 26, 2016

357-RevolverGuy said:
I'm needing something new for pheasant, quail, and occasionally fish. Ideally a "bird & trout" knife to me would be fixed full tang with no more than a 3" blade. It should be easy to carry (sheath wise) and feel good in the palm of your hand. If it's a $100+ knife I probably won't be interested. Prefer to hear about a blade the average guy can afford and won't break bank if it ever gets lost. Any suggestions?

Look for an old paring knife. Look for the Old Hickory brand like your Grandmother used. These are designed for detailed work like paring and peeling, so they'll be perfect for cleaning small game. Those old knives also have great steel in the blades, sharpen easily and are easy to get very sharp.

Drm50 · Sep 26, 2016

old tanker said:
I must be the odd man out, as I like my old and discontinued Buck 321. It's a folding knife with a slim 3 inch muskrat blade and a guthook. It fits nicely in my pocket and makes quick work of dove, quail, and the occasional grouse.

Case still makes a similar knife but with a 1/2 inch longer blade.

OT, that 312 is the knife my old man carried. He was bird hunting
nut. That knife is the only knife he carried for hunting. He even
gutted a deer with it once.

alwslate · Sep 26, 2016

Unless you insist that your new knife be labeled a "bird and trout"
model or cost up around $100 I don't see how you could find a better
knife for your use than the Buck 102 Woodsman. A trim little fixed
blade knife with a 4" blade the 102 is one of the long enduring classic
models still made in the USA. It can be bought for 30 something with
the aluminum guard and black phenolic handle and 40 something with
the much more attractive brass guard and "cocobolo" wood handle.
When combined with their lifetime warranty the classic Buck knives
are unbeatable bargains in the US market.

G.T. Smith · Sep 26, 2016

I used to have a great fish knife but it slipped out of my teeth while chasing a big trout. Seriously though for fish, I have to agree with the Old Hickory paring knives. My wife and I have had the same one for 38 years. Sharpens great and hold an edge fairly well.
Peace,
Gordon

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