They may not be a pretty as others suggested, but for real processing Havalon knives have field replaceable scalpel blades. Absolutely purpose built for this task.
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Replaceable blade skinning knives and hunting knives by Havalon Knives. TALON HIP HOLSTER SET
If you have been looking for a slimmed down version of the Talon Hunt system the Talon Hip Holster Set is your dream come true. The Talon Hip Holster Set comes with a Talon Hunt handle featuring the lightning fast Quik-Change II replaceable blade system, a Talon Hip Holster, a Bushcraft blade...www.havalon.com
I do have one of those type of knives that I carry with me as well. Though honestly I like a sold fixed blade knife for most work. Having to carry a bunch of little blades, as well as having to fiddle with them if you are already covered in blood doesn't seem like a good idea to me.
Lol..at 1st ,i though you was suugesting a knife from Ken ...that will set you back a few grand! The CRKT are good..but he wants a fixed blade.
I am not certain if he is still making knives..but have a look at Chris Reeves. Makes a sturdy fixed blade.
Mike
Instead of looking for a custom piece, Id suggest you look for a high quality bushcraft knife, morakniv is an excellent brand, Ill reply this comment with more brands so that you have more optionsThis is airgun related because I use a knife to process dozens and dozens of small quarry each year that I harvest with my airguns.
I'm looking to order a small, fixed blade knife made of steel with the highest edge retention and relatively decent corrosion resistance. S110V, 90V, M390, Maxamet, etc.
I know there are dozens of custom knife makers that can be found with a simple google search, but I also know that the heat treating process is often critical for these high end steels, and if it's not done properly, that $300 piece of steel is close to useless....at least for that price. Anyone can buy an exotic steel blank and make a knife with it to sell, but few can heat treat it properly to fully take advantage of its properties.
Any good recommendations for a custom knife maker?
I like that one quite a bit! It reminds me of a piece I got from Michael Birch, before he became famous and really expensive.This Exodus 3 small game knife from White River Knives is quickly climbing to the top of my list. Its S-35VN steel, not the S90V or 110V that I have been hoping to try out, otherwise it would already been on the way. I've used S30V for years and LOVE it as a general purpose knife steel, apparently 35VN is nearly identical, so maybe I should just settle for that. I really do want to try to the 90V or 110V, though.
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LaRoccaknives.... You can find him on facebook or etsy. He's a retired engineer who has turned his attention to knife making. He can use whatever steel you want. He will make recommendations based on the intended use. Best knife for the money. I'm partial since he's my brotherThis is airgun related because I use a knife to process dozens and dozens of small quarry each year that I harvest with my airguns.
I'm looking to order a small, fixed blade knife made of steel with the highest edge retention and relatively decent corrosion resistance. S110V, 90V, M390, Maxamet, etc.
I know there are dozens of custom knife makers that can be found with a simple google search, but I also know that the heat treating process is often critical for these high end steels, and if it's not done properly, that $300 piece of steel is close to useless....at least for that price. Anyone can buy an exotic steel blank and make a knife with it to sell, but few can heat treat it properly to fully take advantage of its properties.
Any good recommendations for a custom knife maker?