My Favorite Knives!
A good sharp knife is a must-have for hunters. If you need to sharpen knives, I really like this simple method in another post here about the Work Sharp.
But for knives, I’ve been using Outdoor Edge knives for years. Granted, it’s the only set I’ve tried, but if it’s working after dozens of deer and lots of hogs that have come through this household, why change? Genevieve is now using a similar set for her taxidermy apprenticeship!
But how do you get the animal field dressed and home in the first place? Well, that’s where my favorite field knife comes in. Same deal—I’ve used it for years and I love it, and sharpen it every August with the Work Sharp kit. This is the knife that stays in my backpack all season long! I don’t have the saw that comes with it now, but I bet it’s handy!
Now, what about kitchen knives? At some point we get that wild game to the kitchen and prepare dinner, right? Again—I am no expert on that part, either! But I am learning, and really do have some favorites.
Special thanks to a Friend of Bunjie who sent me that cutting board—how cool is that?
Now, you can surely use the knives above for kitchen prep. But it’s nice to have a dedicated set of knives for “in the house,” if you know what I mean.
The first knife I think you should have on hand is a good boning knife. This will allow you to remove silver skin from backstraps with ease. You can remove fat from roasts with it, too. I even use it to cube up meat for canning. It’s that kind of knife and the blade has the perfect flexibility (in my opinion) to allow you to work some magic on that meat!
I love that knife, and it’s still as sharp as day one! And that’s after several deer and a bear have gone through the kitchen!
Now, once that roast or backstrap comes out of the oven (or smoker, or off the cast iron pan…) you don’t want to use the boning knife to serve it! For one thing—it’s dirty! It helped prepare the meal, right? Unless you washed and dried it, it’s not ready for that.
Plus it’s not the right tool for the job. THIS is the right tool for the job! This knife will serve up your roasts perfectly! Watch your fingers…it’s sharp!
Lastly, what about the carrots and celery and other vegetables you’re putting in your stews? What about the salads we prepare to accompany our main course? THIS is the knife for that job. A good chef’s knife is a must-have item for anyone who cooks (from what I’ve read….I am not a chef LOL). I have to agree with that, and this is the knife that fits the bill for me.
These knives do not like dishwashers, so store them separately and hand wash with soap and water only. Then hang ‘em up. I have a few of these hanging in the kitchen and they’re awesome!
I hope you like that stuff. Ask me any questions!