Havalon Piranta vs Swiss+Tech Knife

[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.

 

[Tenntrapper]

I got the black plastic one.... intentionally. I used it for first time yesterday...breasting out my turkey. Couple things.... Not as sharp as I was expecting...maybe I can hone them a bit.
Second, and more of a pain...where the sharpened edge ends kept hanging up on the skin and that "membrane". Perhaps it will be better on deer. Not giving up on it yet, but do need to address a couple things. Still a good deal...just not exactly working as I expected.

 

[cbhunter]

I got the black plastic one.... intentionally. I used it for first time yesterday...breasting out my turkey. Couple things.... Not as sharp as I was expecting...maybe I can hone them a bit.
Second, and more of a pain...where the sharpened edge ends kept hanging up on the skin and that "membrane". Perhaps it will be better on deer. Not giving up on it yet, but do need to address a couple things. Still a good deal...just not exactly working as I expected.

Glad I wasn't the only one. I also thought the blades left a whole lot to be desired. And the hanging part while cutting cardboard etc. I keep mine in my work truck but went right back to my other knife with interchangeable utility blades.

I wondered if there is a better brand of blades but haven't researched it

 

[Omega]

I got the black plastic one.... intentionally. I used it for first time yesterday...breasting out my turkey. Couple things.... Not as sharp as I was expecting...maybe I can hone them a bit.
Second, and more of a pain...where the sharpened edge ends kept hanging up on the skin and that "membrane". Perhaps it will be better on deer. Not giving up on it yet, but do need to address a couple things. Still a good deal...just not exactly working as I expected.

Glad I wasn't the only one. I also thought the blades left a whole lot to be desired. And the hanging part while cutting cardboard etc. I keep mine in my work truck but went right back to my other knife with interchangeable utility blades.

I wondered if there is a better brand of blades but haven't researched it

As I mentioned in the OP, the blades that come with it do seem like they are not as sharp, but I ordered this:
#70A Stainless Steel Replacement Blade 12 Pack - Fits Havalon Piranta Knives

They are from Havalon so should be as sharp as the original, mine are. I ordered them when I used the original Piranta to dress a deer, the tip was just too sharp and kept almost cutting my fingers, but the blade was great otherwise.

 

[LanceS4803]

Same, the knock-off blades aren't great. Replaced with original Havalon blade.