Nordforest Hunting Knife Set – Practical Set for Gralloching, Butchering, and Processing
After the shot, the work begins – and that's when the right knife is crucial for clean operations.
The Nordforest Hunting Knife Set is not a single all-purpose knife, but a complete set for gralloching, butchering, and processing game. It covers various work steps, instead of forcing you to do everything with one blade.
With a gralloching knife, a curved blade, a large chef's knife, a butcher's knife, a filleting knife, and a sharpening steel, you get a set that is much more practical in the game larder than a single hunting knife on your belt.
Why this exact knife set?
✔ Multiple knives for different work steps
✔ MoVa-58 steel with approx. 55–56 HRC
✔ Plastic handles – easy to clean and hygienic
✔ Includes sharpening steel for quick touch-ups
✔ Faux leather case for organized storage
✔ Ideal for game larder, butchering, and meat processing
Why a set instead of a single knife?
Many butchering errors occur because one knife is used for everything. A blade that is too wide is imprecise for filleting. A blade that is too flexible is inefficient for rough dismembering. A pointed knife is riskier to open with than necessary.
- The gralloching knife helps with controlled opening
- The knife with a curved blade supports clean cuts along contours
- The large chef's knife is suitable for more powerful cuts
- The narrow butcher's knife works precisely on meat sections
- The filleting knife helps with long, pulling cuts
- The sharpening steel keeps the edges ready for use during work
Scenario: Game larder after a long evening
You come back late, the animal needs to be properly cared for, and now you don't want to improvise with a dull all-purpose blade. This is exactly where a knife set makes sense: each tool has its specific task, allowing you to work more calmly and cleanly.
This not only saves time – it also reduces unnecessary cutting errors and material wear.
Key Features
- 5-piece knife set plus sharpening steel
- Designed for gralloching, butchering, and meat processing
- MoVa-58 steel with approx. 55–56 HRC
- Easy-care plastic handles
- Faux leather case for organized storage
- Suitable for game larder, hunting lodge, and butchering station
- Total weight approx. 1170 g
- Made in Spain
Our Assessment
This set is particularly useful if you regularly process game and don't want to work with a single knife every time. The greatest added value lies not in "having more," but in having the right tool at the right time.
MoVa-58 with approx. 55–56 HRC is deliberately practical: not extremely hard, but easy to resharpen and robust enough for regular work. For the game larder, this is often more sensible than a highly specialized steel that is difficult to maintain.
Instructor's Tip: Sharpness is Work Safety
A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one because you have to apply more pressure and have less control.
Regularly run the blade over the sharpening steel during work. Not only when it's dull – but before it becomes dull.
Suitable For
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Hunters: if game is regularly gralloched and butchered
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Game Larder: if multiple work steps need to be cleanly separated
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Hunting Lodge: as a stationary knife set for processing
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Beginners: if it needs to be clear which knife is for what purpose
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Experienced Users: if a functional spare or secondary set is needed
Why is it right for you?
If you want to not just recover game, but process it cleanly, you need more than a nice belt knife. This set gives you the necessary tools for structured work.
Important Note:
Knives are sharp tools. Use them properly, keep your work surface and hands clean, and secure the blades during transport. After contact with game, fat, or moisture, clean and dry thoroughly.
Features & Construction / Contents
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Gralloching knife: for controlled opening and secure guiding
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Knife with curved blade: for cuts along contours
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Large chef's knife: for tougher tasks and larger cutting surfaces
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Butcher's knife with narrow blade: for more precise cutting
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Filleting knife: for long, pulling cuts and clean separation
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Sharpening steel: for quick touch-ups during work
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Faux leather case: for organized storage and transport
Technical Data
- Brand: Nordforest Hunting
- Product type: Hunting knife set / Butchering set
- Steel: Molybdenum-Vanadium steel (MoVa-58)
- Hardness: approx. 55–56 HRC
- Handle material: Plastic
- Weight: approx. 1170 g
- Manufacture: Spain
Scope of Delivery
- Gralloching knife – blade length approx. 14.5 cm
- Knife with curved blade – blade length approx. 13.5 cm
- Large chef's knife – blade length approx. 24 cm
- Butcher's knife with narrow blade – blade length approx. 16 cm
- Filleting knife – blade length approx. 29.5 cm
- Sharpening steel with hanging eyelet
- Faux leather case for storage
FAQ
Why multiple knives instead of a universal knife?
Because gralloching, butchering, and filleting require different blade shapes. With specialized knives, you work more cleanly and safely.
Is the steel easy to resharpen?
Yes. MoVa-58 with approx. 55–56 HRC is a practical choice and can be easily resharpened in daily work.
Is the set intended for on-the-go?
It is more intended for the game larder, hunting lodge, or vehicle. A single hunting knife is more practical for the belt.
Why are plastic handles sensible?
They are easy to clean, more hygienic, and less sensitive to moisture than many natural materials.
How do I care for the set properly?
After use, clean, dry, and store dry. Regularly hone the edges and do not throw them loosely into boxes.
Especially when butchering, it's not the prettiest blade that matters, but the right blade shape, clean sharpness, and a structured process in the game larder.
