Havalon Piranta vs Swiss+Tech Knife

[Omega]

I began looking for another handle for the blades the Havalon Piranta uses to keep a spare handy for when the blade loses it's edge while field dressing. Not wishing to spend the same amount on one I took a chance on this one for $10.94. Yes, it's Chinese made, but I have to say, I like it. It's solid, and unlike the Havalon has some heft to it. It came with a different profile blade, like a 70A , which I prefer, but I don't think they are as sharp as the ones that come with the Havalon, but I bought it for the handle so that's ok, and I purchased 70A blades for the Piranta anyway.

Swiss+Tech Folding Skinning Knife with Liner Lock
While the body of the Piranta is plastic, this one is aluminum and textured to give it a little grip.

The locking mechanism is identical, which works just about the same way of course.

The belt clip is larger, but it doesn't get in the way or affect the grip IMO.

 

[LanceS4803]

I like that one!

 

[Antler Daddy]

Are the blades interchangeable?

 

[Omega]

Are the blades interchangeable?

Yes, just like the Havalon, uses the same blades.

BTW, forgot to mention they also have one with plastic scales instead of aluminum if you like a lighter knife.

 

[Kahrman]

I ordered me one. Thanks

 

[Deer@Dawn]

I ordered a couple. My dog ate the plastic handle of my Havalon so I ordered the aluminum.

 

[Carlos Viagra]

Thanks, I ordered a couple as well.

 

[Shag]

Just ordered one. Thanks for the heads up! I lost my Havalon Piranta last year. I think I must have left it on the back of my ATV trailer after skinning out a deer head for a European mount. I've looked everywhere for it and it's just gone. Great price on this one for a replacement.

 

[Deer@Dawn]

Well, I ordered 4! Great gift for fellow deer hunting friends! I love the aluminum handle so much better than plastic Havalon.

 

[Mag]

wow! Christmas stocking stuffers.

 

[Whitetaillane8]

My son just brought me one. I really like it.

 

[cbhunter]

I ordered two as well. Not sure why but couldn't pass it up at that price

 

[Carlos Viagra]

I ordered two as well. Not sure why but couldn't pass it up at that price

You'll like them, great product for the price.

 

[Big Pop]

Good deal! Ordered 3. Thanks

 

[DMD]

Thganks for the heads up. Ordered one!

 

[Mag]

Mine just arrived. When I first saw the package I thought oh boy, some will be missing but nope, received all four of them.

 

[DMD]

I began looking for another handle for the blades the Havalon Piranta uses to keep a spare handy for when the blade loses it's edge while field dressing. Not wishing to spend the same amount on one I took a chance on this one for $10.94. Yes, it's Chinese made, but I have to say, I like it. It's solid, and unlike the Havalon has some heft to it. It came with a different profile blade, like a 70A , which I prefer, but I don't think they are as sharp as the ones that come with the Havalon, but I bought it for the handle so that's ok, and I purchased 70A blades for the Piranta anyway.

Swiss+Tech Folding Skinning Knife with Liner Lock
While the body of the Piranta is plastic, this one is aluminum and textured to give it a little grip.

The locking mechanism is identical, which works just about the same way of course.

The belt clip is larger, but it doesn't get in the way or affect the grip IMO.

Thanks for the heads up on these. I got mine in the mail today. I liked it so much, I ordered three more immediately.

 

[DMD]

What replacement blades fit these? I read the post above that said 70A...but are there any other sizes that fit it? Any blades that are a little longer?

 

[Omega]

What replacement blades fit these? I read the post above that said 70A...but are there any other sizes that fit it? Any blades that are a little longer?

Any blade advertised to fit the Havalon Piranta will fit it, the 60A which comes with the Piranta is a bit longer, but the point is like a needle, I did a review on the Piranta when I first used it to field dress a deer : Gear Review Havalon Piranta - Electronic Scale

 

[DMD]

Great! Thanks. I'll check out the review. I have a barracuta i believe. I love it for skinning deer.

Any blade advertised to fit the Havalon Piranta will fit it, the 60A which comes with the Piranta is a bit longer, but the point is like a needle, I did a review on the Piranta when I first used it to field dress a deer : Gear Review Havalon Piranta - Electronic Scale

 

[Omega]

Great! Thanks. I'll check out the review. I have a barracuta i believe. I love it for skinning deer.

I looked at those first, but thought it would be much too long. Bet it could filet fish, or silverskin quite nice though.

 

[DMD]

I looked at those first, but thought it would be much too long. Bet it could filet fish, or silverskin quite nice though.

It is too long for field dressing. I use my old lock blade knife I've had for years and a gut hook. I use this knife strictly for skinning. I like the longer blade length for that.

 

[LanceS4803]

Got mine in today.
Bulkier than an original, but high quality and very sturdy. Will be nice for a backup and absolutely worth the price!

 

[TNLynn]

Much smaller than i expected

 

[TNLynn]

Much smaller than i expected

When i clicked on link I ordered what came up. $9.88. No clip on it and smaller than what everyone else ordered i think.

 

[Omega]

When i clicked on link I ordered what came up. $9.88. No clip on it and smaller than what everyone else ordered i think.

Did you change colors? They have the one I have pictured, and the black one, which I think says plastic scales and a bit smaller handle size, not sure about the blade size though.

 

[TNLynn]

Did you change colors? They have the one I have pictured, and the black one, which I think says plastic scales and a bit smaller handle size, not sure about the blade size though.

Yes. I changed color to black. I guess I'll order another one.

 

[Omega]

Yes. I changed color to black. I guess I'll order another one.

Does that black one not feel right in your hand? Honestly, the blade does all of the work, as long as the handle gives you enough to hold on to, it should work fine. The orange Piranta is plastic, though longer, but if used like a scalpel it handles quite nice. Unless you just want another, and I think that is a good idea, specially at that price, then I would wait until you use this one a bit to see if it does a good job and handles well.

 

[TNLynn]

Does that black one not feel right in your hand? Honestly, the blade does all of the work, as long as the handle gives you enough to hold on to, it should work fine. The orange Piranta is plastic, though longer, but if used like a scalpel it handles quite nice. Unless you just want another, and I think that is a good idea, specially at that price, then I would wait until you use this one a bit to see if it does a good job and handles well.

It feels like a toy instead of a knife! Lol.

 

[Bullit]

I got one and it nice thanks for the heads up.