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Skinning knives #6067848
11/28/17 04:29 PM
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Who makes the best skinning knives?

Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6068393
11/29/17 06:21 AM
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Talk about a loaded question, skinning what and no I'm not being a smart but here.
Coyotes a good pocket knife that fits your hand is the best, I used a large Case Sod Buster but be careful they don't have a lock blade and it's possible they can close up cutting you.
For , mink, raccoons, muskrats, bobcats are all easy to skin no matter what knife you choose.
A better question to consider is how to keep it sharp, I prefer a smooth steel like a F. Dick like professional butchers use, when you start with a sharp knife keeping it that way isn't tough when you gain confidence in a steel.
I know this isn't the answer your searching for but more food for thought.
Allan


Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6068470
11/29/17 08:27 AM
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Scalpels,made my life alot better.For $6 or $8 per 100,what's in your wallet.

Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6068721
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Many make decent knives. More important IMHO is the type of knife for specific skinning requirements. My basic choices are a:
1.A knife with a round tip curved blade for “clean” skinning beaver.
2.A sharp pointed thin blade for opening cuts on small animals and splitting tails.
3.A small skinner with curved tip for general work on smaller animals
4.Piranta scalpel blades for splitting lips and other detailed taxidermy work, skinning out toes etc.
5.A 3 ˝ inch general blade paring knife for splitting and general overall work on larger animals .


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Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6068780
11/29/17 02:54 PM
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See this is what I was talking about, 3 different people with three different ideas.
Personally I'm a firm believer in keeping thing's simple and easy and use one or two knives for general skinning duties scallops are great for some tasks but for me with my big fat fingers and hands I darn near loose them while holding them, for me any more I really like the Oldtimer two bladed folding hunting knife, I can get it razor sharp in no time and with a steel keep it that way.
All these new razor blade hunting knives I guess are great if you can't get a good cutting edge on a knife but keep a box of bandaids and a roll of electric tape handy when you cut yourself.
Stay Safe out there !
Allan


Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6068793
11/29/17 03:17 PM
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The most effective tool In the box will be a hooked bladed box cutter. With this you can open any critter. Then what ever knife you decide on It won't be a big deal.
On your small critters It may be better off with a small knife of some kind but on your larger critters do yourself a favor and get the box cutter.


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Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6069352
11/30/17 12:15 AM
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I like a filleting knife for opening cuts.


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Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6069379
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Different strokes for different folks.
But I'm with Boco when It comes to opening small critters like rats and mink.


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Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6069554
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Not sure of 'the Best' of anything. Haven't tried 'em all...lol. Who makes the best boots, socks or beanie hats?
As mentioned, Personal Choice.

Here's some I use...





Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6069636
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Thanks for all the replies. I am looking for something that works good when opening coons or coyotes. I have a friend that has the wiebe pink handled knife and I used it and really like it. Just wondered what people thought about them.

Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6069821
11/30/17 02:44 PM
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Well now that you narrowed it down to one knife ha ha I'm sure it's a good one I've not had the chance to use one yet.
I'm surprised that our neighbors to the north didn't mention the caribou knife company or post for that matter.
The most important thing is when it comes to anything the main thing is if it works for you use it, a person would go broke buying all the skinning knives and sharpening steels or sharpening systems traps or snares what ever you want to pick.
Allan


Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6069859
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Thanks. I havent completly narrowed it down that that specific knife yet. More than anything, I like the design. I didnt know if any other brand with the same design is better or worse.

Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6069945
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Get the hooked bladed box cutter blades. You can open at least 50 coon then turn the blade around and do 50 more then toss It and put In a new one. And on top of that you have depth control. You can either expose all of the hook or part of It. That works well when opening beaver so your not gutting them.
One slice from ankle to ankle. Then a quick twist around each ankle and you have the coon open

For opening coon It will amaze you and you will thank me later. The same with beaver.
And did I mention cheap and no sharpening needed. In fact be careful they are super sharp.


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Re: Skinning knives [Re: The Beav] #6074830
12/05/17 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted By: The Beav
Get the hooked bladed box cutter blades.


It's made my life easier since I started using one 3 years ago.

Re: Skinning knives [Re: yukonal] #6075357
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I love the hook blades for opening cuts...oh no...am I agreeing with Beav? Lol

Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6075555
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I'm right again. LOl


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Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6076814
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I'm still on my first blade. I use it for coon, beaver, fox, coyote, and rats. I guess I could flip it...just for the heck of it. laugh

Re: Skinning knives [Re: possumcatcher] #6131575
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I have opened over 1000 coons with one hooked blade.



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