Foot trimming knives

[Liamdairy92]

Over the course of the last few months I’ve been doing a lot of foot trimming on the farm that I work at. I enjoy the job it’s so rewarding at times, but I’m curious as to what’s the best equipment to use for the job. We currently have a grinder with the copper disc with lots of small bumps on it. And just standard knives from our local farm supplies shop. The disc is fine I don’t really have much of a problem with it but our knives seem to snap a lot just wondering if there’s a decent knive that anyone has used that lasts and is good value for money

 

[flatliner]

I got a couple of Dick hoof knives, seem to be much better quality than the El cheapo ones that I got from EBay.

 

[vantage]

Cowsfeet or Hooftrimming sell a selection of knives of decent quality.

 

[Jamer]

I like Aesculap. One of each hand not the double sided and don't bother with the Rosewood handles imo. Buy several,- they're cheap enough,- and a good sharpener.

 

[bigw]

https://www.bdsupplies.co.uk/cattle/hoof-trimming

I use these guys.

 

[bigw]

The 6 cut disk is really good but takes a little getting used to especially if the blades are new.

 

[Blue.]

As posted aesculap handed knives,they are very slim but you must keep them sharp.

Regards discs,I use these https://www.gds-hoofcare.com/english/webshop/hooftrimming-tools/aluminium-disc.html

Not over aggressive like some of the pro versions.

 

[Lewis]

The 6 cut disk is really good but takes a little getting used to especially if the blades are new.