Each and every element of this knife is well thought out according to Opinel philosophy: simplicity, durability, and practicality. Below you'll find the main characteristics of this mushroom knife: Pretty funny when you consider one of the most famous mushrooms hunters in the U.S. brings plastic picnic knives on planes when he goes on out of state forays. First, here's a couple broad points about mushroom hunting knives, as I see it. The Best Mushroom Knife is Small, Compact, and Lightweight

Moral of the story: less is more, now, I've downgraded my collection to only the smallest knives, unless I have an actual deer to skin, which only happens in the fall. Fixed Blade or Folder? Overnight delivery is not available for Zones C & D Highlands and Islands, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Guernsey and Jersey, Isle of Scilly. Hands-down, the strongest, abuse-loving knife here, Anza's are basically indestructible. The secret is that the knives are all carved out of steel files, that is, steel that's used to cut through other steel, like stainless. It also hold an edge like a carbon steel knife (because it is). One of my favorite features is the drop point and the tip of the blade-great for getting in little holes of a tree, wedging out a resistant fungus, or just clipping easy shrooms all day long. After getting made fun of at a foray by older hunters, and a couple awkward looks at gas stations with a 6 inch pewter boar handle protruding from my belt while hunting a candy bar, I learned.

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This is definitely the honorable mention knife for this post. Not only are Higas small, and ultra-light, razor sharp and easy to sharpen as they're carbon steel, they flip open lightning fast after breaking in like a switch blade.

This is the biggest thing to consider. You're hunting mushrooms, not 1000lb antler-toting animals in the Mountains, and the knife should reflect that. It has a curved blade for cutting delicate mushrooms and a boars hair brush on the end to remove any dust or dirt. Ideal for foraging mushrooms such as morels, chanterelles, porcinis, oyster mushrooms, and more!Due to a new law governing the supply and delivery of bladed items, such items will be shipped on Express Delivery using DPD, Royal Mail & Parcelforce Couriers who will ask to see valid ID on the doorstep before releasing your item (i.e. Driving license, Passport) Non Delivery The brush - made of boar bristles, the brush is perfect to remove off the dirt and impurities on the mushrooms so that they can go straight into the bag and then to a pan in a jiffy. Since 1890, The French brand Opinel has been producing unique and authentic tools for hunters. The N°08 knife is another tool that depicts this brand's expertise in designing hunting specific knives. This knife is a perfect companion for mushroom hunters. A foraging knife has a curved curved stainless-steel blade, allowing for easy harvesting of mushrooms and other forage. Making your cuts clean and leaving the mushroom to return another year. Or for neatly harvesting bunches of wild garlic. The curved blade makes it easier to harvest all of your favourite wild foods. The beechwood for the handle is from ethically sourced forests, and is varnished for resistance to water. The end of the handle is fitted with natural boar bristles to make a brush. Use to brush loose soil and dirt from the surface of the mushrooms, and easily clean between the gills as well.