Camping/Fishing Knives

Hi Hairy,

I did some research recently to replace my camping knife and also look for a good filleting knife. I came across a bit on the web about ceramic knives. They are supposed to be the sharpest you can get but they seem to be either ceremonial or surgical in nature. I would also guess that being ceramic, they would not flex which would make the unsuitable for filleting.

I ended up having some knives sent from the US (Buck Knives) when the Aussie dollar was buying 94 cents US. The filleting knife is the best I have ever owned and it cost me $40 AUD after postage.

Hope you unearth some first hand info about the ceramic ones.

Cheers

Skull

Gidday hairy

You’ll find Western knives are a lot different to Japanese brands. The blades of the latter are considerably lighter and have a different bevel in most cases. If you’re intending to use the Kyocera for general fishing then I think it would a good choice.

I tend to stick to Leatherman at the moment for a good all-round bush knife.

Regards

Kim

G`day Hairy,

They might be hard to find these days but look for one with " 440C " stamped on it.
440C is a grade of Surgical Stainless Steel.
It will keep a sharp edge and never rust.

Good luck,

Scrubby.

The boss has been into ceramics & pottery for donkeys years Hairy and she said the ceramic knives are very very fine and although she has never used one she assumes they would not be flexible.

Regards
Paul & Fiona

G'Day Hairy.In reply to your query re knives.I have been in the meat trade for over 50 years & I would suggest for a filleting knife go to a butchers supplier & buy a Victorinox filleting knife.They sharpen up well,very flexible blade & easy to clean plastic handle.I cant comment on ceramic blades as they are not used in the meat trade.The Victorinox knives would cost up to $25,possibly a little more from "King of Knives" 7 such shops.We buy the 6 inch Victorinox boning knives in lots of 6 for about $12 each.Compare these prices with ceramic knives etc. Cheers,Rifleman.

G'day Hairy,

Check out the knife sets that the SSAA sell. I got the "fishermans pack" for a birthday persent. It has a boner, fillet, slicer & sharpening steel all in a roll for easy storage in the boat side pocket.

Cheers,
Slick

What a great thread - thks Hairy.

I can't contribute re the ceramics because I've never heard of them. But at least I know now that they're out there.

But for the steel afficionadods --- I've used Wusthof for years but they're pricey. But they never seem to wear their profile down.

More recently, just for short trips away, I've been using Dick pro grip (about $25 from KofK I think) and they've been sensational as a cheapy. No trouble on big Spanish or 15kg WA Jewfish.

Cheers.

Hairy,

I'm not sure if you are in Darwin, if you are I am sure Alfreds has them. If you are not in Darwin, maybe you could give them a ring and ask if they are flexible.

Cheers Tony.

Ceramic knives are great in that they hold a fantastic edge for a long time...

A selection can be found here - Ceramic Knives

But you cannot sharpen them yourself :(

I would recommend a commercial knife such as Victorinox, Swibo, Dexter Russell etc etc.

Here is a selection -
Dexter Russell

Let me know if you would like more info.

Pete

Gday All,
Thanks for all of your replies,
I just got an email from a knife supplier and they advised not going near bones with the ceramic blades.
I think I might settle with a good quality stainless knife and wait till they have been around a bit longer.
Thanks for all your suggestions and advice.

Cheers
Hairy

G day Hairy

have a chat to a couple of "slaughts"...... they will set you right

Other than that ... how's things ?

we are all doing fine, here in Wonthaggi, except we are waiting for the unflux of Desalination workers, by the end of the month.. Expected 500 new people in the area... Good for business.. bad to get a parlking spot.

Cheers Mate ...
Bucky