twigsnapper Report post Posted September 10, 2015 Outdoor Edge, I have used both quite a bit. I carry both in my pack but if I had to have one it would OE hands down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted September 10, 2015 If you want to cheap out, There is a Cosco or whomever snap-blade utility knive with replaceable blades: works great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 or if you want to get really cheap, you can learn how to sharpen a knife and just do it the old fashioned way. well, not the real old fashioned way like bill. he uses a piece of obsidian that his grampa chipped out for him. i've used havalon and outdoor edge. they're ok but i don't like how they cut through the skin so easy and how quick they lose their edge. i can skin a lot quicker with a good knife than one of these new razor blade deals. Lark. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hucker Report post Posted September 12, 2015 I, too, have both. Prefer the OE for the bone work, Havalon for the caping work. Pay $34.95 to Eastmans and get the OE and a year subscription at the same time (the OE is MSRP at $34.99). Watch CAL Ranch for deals on the Havalon...got mine for $19.99. You can't really go wrong with either, but nice to have both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted September 12, 2015 The OE EDC knives are $27 with free shipping on Amazon. They are actually less that the havalon now. I carry the havalon because the blades and knife are so small and light. I think having both is a good idea especially for Elk. Plus your buddy can change the blades out while you keep working if you have both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
