masmiffy 82 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 thanks guys , last time i used a combination of stanley knife , heavey lock knife and carving knife and thought its got to be easier than this , they were the first rabbits id cleaned for around 25 years and as im trying to teach my lad thought id get a decent knife and so him properly thanks for the advice Mate if you were closer I would come show you how to do it with the lock knife its so simple and a 1 tool job! Quote Link to post
gedro8888 77 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 get yourself a BLADE-TECH knife sharpener and it wont really matter what knife you use. Quote Link to post
jimmythewhippet 1 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 some nice pics of knives there guys , thanks for the offer masmiffy but hopefully i'l get the hang of it , when i was younger i can remember my dad using a kitchen knife that was always sharpened on the back door step , unfortunately dad died a few years back so just doing it from memory the two i cleaned turned out ok and my son actually liked hot rabbit sandwiches (its amazing what comes back to you without you realiseing it ) and im going to get a dedicated knife for the job and want to get one that is recommended by people who use them for the job thanks guys for all the advice Quote Link to post
masmiffy 82 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) some nice pics of knives there guys , thanks for the offer masmiffy but hopefully i'l get the hang of it , when i was younger i can remember my dad using a kitchen knife that was always sharpened on the back door step , unfortunately dad died a few years back so just doing it from memory the two i cleaned turned out ok and my son actually liked hot rabbit sandwiches (its amazing what comes back to you without you realiseing it ) and im going to get a dedicated knife for the job and want to get one that is recommended by people who use them for the job thanks guys for all the advice OPINEL if its just for rabbits you cant really go wrong! Failing that any lock knife with a short blade that holds a good edge. Lots on here in all price brackets http://www.knifebargains.co.uk No point, in my opinion, of spending loads on a knife for rabbiting! One thing to def avoid is a blade with a part serrated edge If you really want to go 'fixed blade' then you cant beat a Mora Edited November 4, 2011 by masmiffy Quote Link to post
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 NIce knives Country Joe.. Was thinking about getting something a bit special, but after noticing Ive lost my 3rd opinel 8 on sunday, I dont think I`ll bother now. I might find it again if I go to where I buried the guts though. Cant fault the Opinels. Quote Link to post
pappabear 128 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 didnt realise my lad hadnt signed out when i replied earlier , better check in future Quote Link to post
Westy76 546 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Why the need for axes cleavers or shears for dressing a rabbit!! I have only every used a sharp lock knife! This can be used for paunching when out in the field and to dress the rabbit at home. To remove the feet you just have to run round the skin at the joint and then twist em off! Same for the head, once you got the skin that far, just nick the flesh to the spine twist to break at joint then cut thro with the knife! All the jointing can be done using the knife as well its just so so simple! Exactly the way I do it pal, shears???!! Quote Link to post
masmiffy 82 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Why the need for axes cleavers or shears for dressing a rabbit!! I have only every used a sharp lock knife! This can be used for paunching when out in the field and to dress the rabbit at home. To remove the feet you just have to run round the skin at the joint and then twist em off! Same for the head, once you got the skin that far, just nick the flesh to the spine twist to break at joint then cut thro with the knife! All the jointing can be done using the knife as well its just so so simple! Exactly the way I do it pal, shears???!! I was taught to do this from the age of 10 by my great aunt it is, as we both seem to know, so simple to dress a rabbit with a small (3" max blade) knife. Shears axes and the like just splinter bone! One thing I dont want in me rabbit pie or stew is bits of bone!! Quote Link to post
Westy76 546 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 I was a chef at a fairly good restaurant we/I prepped nearly 300- 500 rabbits a week for 2 years using only a small boning knife, no need for anything more if you know what your up to. everyone is different,at least everyone is using there catch rather than ditching it!! Quote Link to post
masmiffy 82 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Found this tonight may be helpful to some? http://forum.downsizer.net/viewtopic.php?t=23111&start=0 Quote Link to post
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