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SwingBlaze Review
The SwingBlaze from Outdoor Edge is two blades in one, with a quick push of the lock button you are able to rotate between a drop-point skinner and the gutting knife. The blades are AUS-8 stainless steel. The gutting is 3.6 inches long and skinning blade 3.2 inches. The Blaze Orange handle is hard to miss and offers a non-slip grip for wet, cold, rainy weather and a rests in a nylon belt sheath. Both cutting edges are heat treated with Rockwell-C hardness. Chris, one of our testers, used the SwingBlaze on a Mule deer doe and reported that it performed as advertised. We were concerned that adding a button to the handle of a razor sharp multi-purpose skinning and gutting knife might not hold. Chris reported that it was a solid lock between skinning, gutting, and impressed with the length. The SwingBlaze is just over 8 inches total and easy on the hand. Chris tantalized us with his field test, the rest of us are anxious to try it we will keep you updated. You can purchase at www.montanatest.com
SwingBlaze(Orange Handle)
Never lose your knife again!
This innovative, rotating blade knife features a drop-point skinner on one side. Then, push the lock button and the blade changes to the most efficient gutting knife for big game. The gutting blade cuts beneath the skin to open game like a zipper and eliminates the chance of cutting hair or internal organs. The SwingBlaze is hand finished shaving sharp from AUS-8 stainless steel and subzero quenched for superior edge retention and performance. The rubberized blaze orange handle makes the knife easy to locate at all times and ensures a positive, non-slip grip, even when wet. The SwingBlaze comes complete with a quality nylon belt sheath and is lifetime guaranteed.
Specifications:
Skinning Blade: 3.6” (90mm
Gutting Blade: 3.2” (81mm)
Overall Length: 8.3 (120mm)
Steel: AUS-8 Stainless
Vacuum heat treatment & subzero quenched
Rockwell-C hardness: 57-58
Handle: Rubberized Kraton®
Butcher-Lite
8-Piece Field Butcher Kit with Belt Scabbard
The Butcher-lite includes every tool to field dress, skin, quarter and debone big game in a nylon roll pack that converts to a belt scabbard to easily access each tool. Includes 3” caping knife, 4-1/4” gut hook skinner, 6” boning/fillet, wood-bone saw, Tungsten-Carbide sharpener, ribcage spreader and a set of game cleaning gloves. Each knife incorporates full-tang construction for superior strength and is taper ground to a razor’s edge from high carbon 420 stainless steel. Ergonomic Kraton handles are designed for comfort during long use and the rubberized grips enable a secure lock-on grip even when wet. The nylon roll-pack features snap in plastic knife scabbards for easy removal and cleaning. Total weight: 2.4 pounds.
Specifications
3” Caping Knife 4-1/4”
Gut Hook Skinner 6”
Boning Knife 6”
Wood-Bone Saw Ribcage Spreader
Tungsten-Carbide Sharpener Game Cleaning Gloves
Nylon Roll-Pack/Belt Scabbard
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Drawback
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None |
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Rating
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6 point...Great |
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Testers
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Chris Stinson first to test. |
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Suggested Retail
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SwingBlaze SZ-20N...$69.95
Butcher-Lite BL-1...$69.95
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Backoffice Friendly
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Great! |
