RTF Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 A good ol'e kitchen filet knife works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Re: knifes yep-i also use a filet knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hookedonhunting Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Re: knifes same here also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Re: knifes Because we have to transport our birds across borders, when we field dress them we either pluck and gut, or breast them depending on the bird and how we intend to cook it. We have to leave one fully feathered wing until we get home. Game shears are the only way to go! Peal back the skin from the breast and then cut it out with the game shears leaving the one wing attached. We freeze them like this in ziplock bags with the one wing hanging out so the game warden can readily count and indentify them when we cross through the border and declare our birds. At home we snip off the wings, seal up the bags and drop them back in the freezer. As far as getting the meat off the breast plate at prep time, just like others have said...fillet knives work the best. I have four fish fillet knives that I keep in the kitchen just for meat work. I like the longer bladed filet knives because I can finesse them better, but even a 4" blade works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Re: knifes i just use a fillet knife normally a good rada knife get them for a nice price they are made in the town i live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Re: knifes I use a fillet knife. That's what my boss (upland/waterfowl guide) has me use. I figure if there's anything better to use, I'd be using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted February 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Re: knifes [ QUOTE ] thanks guys for the imput, just wondering how long of a blade [/ QUOTE ] A little longer then the widest part of the breast. Also very sharp is the key word here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Re: knifes I would GUESS somewhere around 7 inches, give or take an inch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Re: knifes Welcome to the forums.....I also use a fillet knife, six or seven inches long, but make sure it's a good quality one that is good and sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuzTheyFly Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Re: knifes - SOG and Buck\'s I like these SOG Tridents and The Buck Knives ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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