Is this knife flexible enough to use as a boning knife for processing moose and caribou?
322984
It is not flexible, it is very close to a small short sword, and could easily slice through the joint spaces and ligaments and dismember the extremities of a game animal. It will also cut onions, celery and potatoes for a Brunswick stew. It's not as heavy as the remaining Becker BK line made from .25 " thick 1095 steel. But it can also cut greens and leafy spices with a rocking motion, and it also has a pommel to crush mint leaves, when making an aromatic tea of pine needles and wild ginseng.
322985
this knife is way to big and too stiff for detail work but , i process all my game from rabbits to whitetail deer with a razor sharp cold steel lloyd pendelton mini hunter made of vg-1 steel and it does the job with ease.
863462
I like it for cutting meat since I keep it really sharp. But the edge is fairly thin so I am either very careful or use a boning knife around bones.
1011658
Mine has not bent or collected any damage since purchasing it. It won't bend by sheer human force alone, but it would probably bend if not snap if used to pry something. As long as it is not misused then it won't break easily. While its a good knife I wouldn't want it as my only tool depending on whatever survivor situation is in mind. It would fit best for cutting threads and maybe cutting small game. I would suggest not fighting a bear with it.
939236
It is a great knife, I generally use it in the kitchen or for skinning and butchering large wild game. The newer models aren't as sturdy as the older models but they are still a good full tang knife with a sturdy handle. Easily sharpened but blade thickness is slim so not practical for wood and they rust easily.
722528
Honestly I don't know...I don't have experience in boning/processing big game. Because the BK15 is 1095 CroVan and slightly over 1/8", like the original Ka-Bar, there isn't going to be much flex. So if you want flex, this ain't it. BUT, I did find a youtube video of an Asian guy processing a deer with a BK17. If the BK17 can process a deer, the BK15 can do the job too. As you can see, the BK15 has a tapered spine, so if you need to hack through a bone, that might help. Look for virtuovice deer hunting knives #99. I hope this helps. Just be advised, the guy's english isn't that strong, but it's good enough for you to understand him. Honestly I don't know...I don't have experience in boning/processing big game. Because the BK15 is 1095 CroVan and slightly over 1/8", like the original Ka-Bar, there isn't going to be much flex. So if you want flex, this ain't it. BUT, I did find a youtube video of an Asian guy processing a deer with a BK17. If the BK17 can process a deer, the BK15 can do the job too. As you can see, the BK15 has a tapered spine, so if you need to hack through a bone, that might help. Look for virtuovice deer hunting knives #99. I hope this helps. Just be advised, the guy's english isn't that strong,... » Read More Honestly I don't know...I don't have experience in boning/processing big game. Because the BK15 is 1095 CroVan and slightly over 1/8", like the original Ka-Bar, there isn't going to be much flex. So if you want flex, this ain't it. BUT, I did find a youtube video of an Asian guy processing a deer with a BK17. If the BK17 can process a deer, the BK15 can do the job too. As you can see, the BK15 has a tapered spine, so if you need to hack through a bone, that might help. Look for virtuovice deer hunting knives #99. I hope this helps. Just be advised, the guy's english isn't that strong, but it's good enough for you to understand him. « Show Less
902369
We catch bass and steelhead so I am not sure about the tuna. I would say it is not very flexible but it is a good knife.
1725941
Yes but why not get a Condor Hudson Bay? This knife is for piercing really. Its very heavy with a 5mm blade but idk about chopping and stuff.
1568042
It is really a great knife for hunting. My favorite for gutting and processing deer.
1461552
I haven't. I haven't been using it very heavily, but this is a very big knife. I don't see it being a problem unless you throw it at something or stab something harder than wood
592410
The blade is quite flexible. I use it for clean up when I need to scrap the sides of my skillets. I use it to cook everything in my 3 iron cookware.
510058
I'm not familiar with the cold steel product but I own the Ontario and it is far too large and heavy for bushcraft applications. I use a TOPS brothers of bushcraft knife for bushcraft applications and it works like a charm. Comparable in price to the Ontario tanto as well.
602424
It is a great companion knife for camping,hunting,fishing Excellent all purpose bushcraft knife I think its not a good knife for intricate wood carving
592658
i am not sure..have not tried it. its blade is more for chopping than ice crushing
635853
yes...also I have put this knife to the test...I have knidled wood...skinned rabbits...cleaned fish...gonna buy a spare one..i love this knife
1760426
Perhaps if the meat was really really cold but I doubt it would work well. It's more useful for slicing firm vegetables - cabbage, carrots, potatoes...
1623352
I doubt it, its a really small knife and you wouldn't want to wear out the blade. I'd prefer getting a knife with a saw back thats made for cutting small branches.
1672546
I'm sure it would work well for that. We have not used it that way just because it is hard to keep it as sanitary as I would like it to be to cut already cooked meat. I do wash the handle and blades well after hard use at the lake.