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Post by BozoWise on Nov 26, 2003 19:49:26 GMT -5
What knife do you prefer (brand and style) for skinning.
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Post by 1st cav sgt ret on Nov 26, 2003 21:45:37 GMT -5
where do I start!I have a custom made knife that was my fathers that I inherited(was made from a rotary sawmill blade tough as h### but stays sharp)it is about a 5.5in blade was made in about 1950,I have a marbles skinner 6in blade made in the mid 50s,I have two shrade 3.5in one with a gut hook and one is a 3in capeing knife both are recent mfg
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Post by ICMCumin on Nov 27, 2003 7:05:02 GMT -5
Good question, BW. I have a Gerber short blade skinning knife that I really like. Have limited experience skinning. Sure there are more informed opinions than mine.  |
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Post by BozoWise on Dec 10, 2003 10:13:12 GMT -5
ICM your .02 is worth just as much as mine. I also have a gerber at the current time  |
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Post by jdickey on Dec 10, 2003 12:37:43 GMT -5
:)Hey B.W.... I've been packing a Buck Knife for about 20 years now; it has dressed and skinned many a deer! I came across a Remington Knife about 5 years ago. It too is good, is lighter in weight and has a non-slip grip. Also has a "gut hook" and saw blade. Both have been very dependable. ;D  |
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Post by Sabre2th on Dec 10, 2003 19:21:51 GMT -5
I have only skinned a few but I use an Old Timer with a Schrade blade. I hadn't sharpened it since last year and while at work the other day I happened to be at job site at a hospital and this guy showed up and was repairing surgical tools for the hospital. He sharpened it for free and now I can perform any delecate surgeries that any of ya'll might need. |
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Post by Sabre2th on Dec 10, 2003 19:24:30 GMT -5
He also said that the blade was made of very hard steel or in other words good Quality. Mine also has a gut hook.
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Post by TommyJ on Jan 21, 2004 16:22:05 GMT -5
Bozo, I use a scaple on critters. And a Buck pocket knife 4.5" blade on bigger game.
On critters you can tug and pull till it hangs up. Then slice the membrane and tug again. Then once your around the face that scaple comes in handy. I just got through fleshing a yote and a cat with it. Its slow for fleshing of course. Thats all I have at my disposal until I purchase a fleshing machine.
A slinder and skinny profile is what you're after. Ive seen big bulky knifes just flat get in the way in the tight areas. Be sure it also has a sharp point. That'll come in handy also in the tight areas.
Hope this helps
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Post by Redbone on Feb 14, 2004 20:36:32 GMT -5
I have had good luck with what they call a muskrat for coyotes and bobcats.The blade is thin also pointed and has a slight angle.Good for going up back of legs. After i get past tail i don,t use knife till i get to head , besides cutting around front forearms. The brand i have had a lot of success with is a eye-brand.
Redbone
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Post by Cliffaharley on Feb 15, 2004 22:44:48 GMT -5
I also use a Buck Sheath knife - works excellent on eastern Whitetail (40+)  |
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