The 60XT blades are not that good for elk size game, they are too thin and I broke 7 of them on my elk. The 22 blades would be a better choice for thick skinned game for the skinning part. Just my opinion. Use the 60's but carry plent to spare!
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chasendeer
New member
Pat is that the first animal you used one on? If so you will get better with them, I had a hard time the first couple of animals that i did.
Jay
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Khunter
Well-known member
+1 chasendeer
Of course I need hand surgery to repair the nerve I severed with the darn thing this year. Almost too much of a good thing with those surgical blades....
Of course I need hand surgery to repair the nerve I severed with the darn thing this year. Almost too much of a good thing with those surgical blades....
I have used it on 3 lopes and 2 deer already. so no it was not my first. But then again i was HAULING ASS cutting that bull up in the 90 degree temps to save the meat. I broke a couple just cutting through the hide by pushing too hard. I only broke a couple on the deer and lope when boning.
StHubert
Member
With those knives you really need to let the blade do all of the work and not force anything. But, I do use the 22XT blade and they have worked fine on Moose and Bear. I have recently bought their Baracuta fillet knife for de-boning, will see how that works.
Anybody know how durable the blades are on the Baracuta? Looks nice for deboning, if they will hold up.
http://www.havalon.com/havalon-baracuta--quik-change--fillet-knives.html
http://www.havalon.com/havalon-baracuta--quik-change--fillet-knives.html
Wally Dog
Well-known member
Call me old school, but what's the point in taking a knife to do a job where there is ANY risk at all of breaking a blade? I've gutted, skinned & broken down I don't know how many critters in the last 40+ years and have never broken a blade...ever.
Sometimes retro isn't that bad.
WD
Sometimes retro isn't that bad.
WD
Moosie
Grand poopa
Retro Sucks Wally 
You guys that can't use a Havalon blade probably masterbate more then you have sex........ LEarn to let the tool work. Don't work the tool !!
You guys that can't use a Havalon blade probably masterbate more then you have sex........ LEarn to let the tool work. Don't work the tool !!
Dinkshooter
Well-known member
Ha Moosie
My input for the day.
Knives=Sharp=Be careful.
My input for the day.
Knives=Sharp=Be careful.
Yes.
I don't care for the 22XT's. I've got a mostly full box of them I'd make somebody a deal on.
StHubert
Member
Not sure about your knife, but this is the info on my knife below and it does fit the 60's.
Versatile Piranta Tracer-22
Fits Blades #20-25, #25XT and #60!
You asked and we delivered. The new Havalon Piranta Tracer-22 fits the #22 surgical blade, the most popular blade used by professional taxidermists. As an added bonus, the Piranta Tracer-22 fits all of the blades in the 20 thru 25 range, plus the 22XT AND the 60XT blades.
The website lists #22 and #22XT's as replacements for the Piranta, so there should be no problem if that's what you have. Schmalts told me that the XT's were not made for the Piranta, but I had no problem with them. I just don't like the shape.
IdahoBugler
Well-known member
Of course he did. This is coming from the same guy that keeps track on his phone: :hump:
StHubert
Member
I would probably call them and ask.
Customer Care is available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time.
1-800-638-4770 Phone
Bambistew
Well-known member
Do you guys bring a backup knife? I mean if you're as good at remembering as I am, sooner or later you'll forget to pack spare blades.
