If you’re reading this Havalon Piranta knife review, you’re probably familiar with what happens after you shoot an animal. When it’s time for business.
Gutting.
Skinning.
Quartering.
And let’s not forget de-boning the animal.
You also probably know that a freakishly sharp knife helps, a ton. That might be why you’ve searched “havalon piranta knife review”, “havalon skinning knife review”, or something along those lines. You want the nitty-gritty, to know how “freakishly sharp” the Havalon Piranta is.
No worries, I’ve got you. Below I’ve provided the most in-depth, detailed review you can find on this knife. And if you’re looking for the lowest prices, I’ve got those at the bottom of the page (if you purchase one, I’ll receive a small portion of the sale).
So lets get down to it. A few thoughts about this knife.
The Havalon Piranta’s Blade
The blade is literally why you buy a knife. I mean, you can’t cut with the handle right?
During this Havalon skinning knife review, I found the Piranta to be extremely sharp. Like, holy-freaking-crap sharp. But it did lack the durability of the Outdoor Edge Razor-Lite EDC.
Here’s a few more details.
#1: It’s Dang Sharp And It Holds Its Edge
Seriously. During this Havalon knife review, I left for two hunts in Alaska. One for Sitka Blacktail deer, the other for black bear.
During both hunts, it was easily discernible that this knife was definitely sharper than the Razor-Lite EDC by Outdoor Edge.
It slices through hide and meat like you wouldn’t believe. Skinning an animal is a breeze, and it really holds its edge. While I’m often changing out blades on other skinning knives, the Havalon Piranta knife made it through each animal with one blade.
#2: It’s Thin and Bends Easily
While the blades that come with this knife are razor sharp, they’re thin. Working around joints and bone can be a problem, the blades can bend or snap, leaving you to replace it and dig the broken end out. And don’t even think about trying to pry anything apart with this knife. Broken blades for days.
#3: Replacing The Havalon Piranta’s Blade Can Be Tricky
When the blade has finally dulled, and it’s time to replace it, things can get a little tricky, and you’re going to need a pair of pliers.
You lift the end of the blade closest to the handle with your index finger while pulling the top of the blade out with the pliers. The blade should then slide from the grooves that hold it in place.
Replacing the blade is as simple as reversing the process, and pushing the back end of the blade down until it’s fully inserted into the grooves.
#4: It Can Hold Different Blades
This is a truly awesome feature. The Havalon Piranta knife comes standard with #60A stainless steel blades. However, you can switch these out for #70 blades (which come with a dulled tip for skinning), thicker #22 blades, a gut hook, and even a saw blade.
The Havalon Piranta’s Handle
The handle is the backbone of any knife. It helps you grip it and a good handle enhances your ability to use the blade.
That said, any good Havalon knife review should give you some information on the knife’s backbone. So here you go, a few thoughts on its handle.
#5: The Havalon Piranta Is Small
The body of the Havalon Piranta is small and light. When I hold it I can only get three fingers onto it. However, the knife is sharp enough that you’re never really applying a ton of pressure, so the small frame isn’t a huge problem.
#6: It Has A Removable Pocket Clip And Solid Locking Mechanism
The body of the knife includes a thin, solid, metal pocket clip. It holds tight to your pants and is set with three removable screws, but can’t be changed over to the other side of the knife.
The Havalon Piranta upright locking mechanism is a liner lock, meaning a thin piece of metal pops out from the frame, preventing the blade from folding back down. It’s simple, durable, and light.
#7: The Havalon Piranta’s Handle Is Well Built
The handle of the Piranta Z, which I used for this Havalon skinning knife review, is made of durable plastic. The side opposite of the pocket clip is lined with a rubber grip, a nice feature when the knife and your hands are bloody. A holed is bored into the bottom corner, allowing you to attach the knife to a lanyard.
The plastic handle, however, is easily bendable if you apply pressure away from the pins. This isn’t necessarily a huge deal, but if you fell and slammed it sideways into a rock, I could see it ruining the knife.
Concluding Thoughts On The Havalon Piranta
During this Havalon knife review, I got the chance to really try it out.
Despite the fact that it’s a little more fragile than the Outdoor Edge Razor-Lite EDC, I will be taking this knife with me on future hunts. Just the sheer cutting ability of the sharp edge makes it worth it.
I definitely recommend this knife. Just don’t be too hard on her and bring a pair of pliers and you’re good to go.
