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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8126 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Marbles Bird and Trout Knife Feb 9^th, 2011 at 6:11pm	Quote Print Post
	For those of you who have never used/ heard of one, or who have and want another one with a modern sheath update, this is for you. It would also make a great little neck knife for camp. I have one that is 20+ years old, but the new sheath set-up makes me want another one. It excels at cleaning stream trout/small game. The classic finger ring gives control that is hard to duplicate. I know a guy who uses it to cape out his deer/game mounts. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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Puckster Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1208 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Joined: Feb 10^th, 2009	Re: Marbles Bird and Trout Knife Reply #1 - Feb 9^th, 2011 at 11:33pm	Quote Print Post
	I've never heard of this knife, let alone used it. But I'll check it out. I wonder how the sheath stays attached. The picture was helpful with that. BYW, my AG Russell sharpener arrived. Impressive: small and light but well-designed and solid. I'll be sharpening my knives on it at home, just to get the feel of it. prouboy


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8126 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Marbles Bird and Trout Knife Reply #2 - Feb 9^th, 2011 at 11:51pm	Quote Print Post
	I'm assuming the sheath is similar to my other neck knifes that use the Kydex sheath. They mold the sheath in such a way it holds the knife in place. Kydex is a trademark, so I'm thinking this is a knock-off version of that. One of the benefits of that pinky ring on knife, is that you don't need to set knife down/pick-up while working with it. When I gut a Brook Trout, I leave head attached and just slice across base of gills and then run tip down to tail, using two fingers to keep blade from cutting gut sack. Then I can let the knife dangle safely from my little finger and use my thumb to push along spine gutting it safely. Once you use one, you'll wonder why you didn't have one before Glad my sharpener recommendation looks to be a winner.


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Puckster Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1208 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Joined: Feb 10^th, 2009	Re: Marbles Bird and Trout Knife Reply #3 - Feb 10^th, 2011 at 10:29pm	Quote Print Post
	I've never gutted a brookie, but I've butchered/cleaned a ton of deer and pheasants, and cleaned lots of walleyes, bass, and northerns. I'm a sucker for knives, so will probably add this one to the collection. Less than $20, what the hell.... prouboy


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8126 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Marbles Bird and Trout Knife Reply #4 - Feb 10^th, 2011 at 11:11pm	Quote Print Post
	Think scalpel. Like I mentioned, a buddy of mine uses it for a caper knife and says it's one of the best he's ever used. For $20, how wrong can you go


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ubbenholdthekraut Inukshuk Offline Posts: 11 Location: Chicago Joined: Jun 10^th, 2010	Re: Marbles Bird and Trout Knife Reply #5 - Feb 11^th, 2011 at 2:43pm	Quote Print Post
	You can get a great deal on these knives here.... The catch is that there is a $10 minimum order, so you have to buy two of them.... (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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id10t Lucky Member Offline Posts: 11 Location: Arkansas Joined: Aug 31^st, 2010	Re: Marbles Bird and Trout Knife Reply #6 - Feb 16^th, 2011 at 4:28am	Quote Print Post
	solotripper wrote on Feb 9^th, 2011 at 6:11pm: For those of you who have never used/ heard of one, or who have and want another one with a modern sheath update, this is for you. It would also make a great little neck knife for camp. I have one that is 20+ years old, but the new sheath set-up makes me want another one. It excels at cleaning stream trout/small game. The classic finger ring gives control that is hard to duplicate. I know a guy who uses it to cape out his deer/game mounts. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Thank You, I had one of these that came in belt sheath. I lost it on a river trip. It was labeled as Field and Stream brand. I don't remember where I bought it but I have not been able to find another that was less than 9 inches long. I have been looking for 3 years. Needless to say I am a happy fella It was the best all purpose fishing knife I ever had. I have tried all kinds of other knives and none compare to the simplicity of this type. Again Thank You


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id10t Lucky Member Offline Posts: 11 Location: Arkansas Joined: Aug 31^st, 2010	Re: Marbles Bird and Trout Knife Reply #7 - Feb 16^th, 2011 at 4:42am	Quote Print Post
	Puckster wrote on Feb 9^th, 2011 at 11:33pm: I've never heard of this knife, let alone used it. But I'll check it out. I wonder how the sheath stays attached. The picture was helpful with that. BYW, my AG Russell sharpener arrived. Impressive: small and light but well-designed and solid. I'll be sharpening my knives on it at home, just to get the feel of it. prouboy AG Russell is in my backyard should anyone need anything just let me know. Ill do what I can to help if it makes it any cheaper. For those who are into knives my brother in law owns McCoy Knife Company and Arkansas Whetstone. You can google them and see his wares. By no means is this meant to be a sales thing and if it needs to be deleted delete away.


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8126 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Marbles Bird and Trout Knife Reply #8 - Feb 16^th, 2011 at 4:45pm	Quote Print Post
	id10t, Your very welcome, and welcome aboard I'm sorta surprised A G Russel doesn't offer this little Marbles Trout and Game knife, becasue they offer many of the original Marbles knifes/pocket axe/ compass/ Lever Action Carbine Tang sight, that Marbles made famous. I too have looked for quite awhile and never saw one advertised. When I saw it in Duluth Trading, I jumped at it! Will have to check out McCoy Knife Company, until now, I've never heard of it.


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