New knife came today
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09/25/20 07:29 PM
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Was lucky enough to get one of Lee Stienmeyers custom made parallel fleshing knives today. He did an incredible job building it and I can't wait to start peeling things!
"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"
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Re: New knife came today
[Re: Flipper 56]
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09/25/20 10:31 PM
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The best there is i did a 610lb bear 5 and 1/2 5gal buckets later .
No matter where you go there you are.
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Re: New knife came today
[Re: Flipper 56]
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09/27/20 11:54 PM
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You are a lucky man ! I'm going to have to break down and get myself One of Lee's knives .Always hear good reports on them , they look like a quality product . I have been using a necker 600 for about 30 years , no complaints about it just would like to try something new .
Member -W.T.A. N.T.A. - N.R. A. A Shotgun. A Rifle and a 4 Wheel Drive.. A Country Boy. Will Survive
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Re: New knife came today
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09/28/20 08:49 AM
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I have been wanting a fleshing knife for years, I bought one last year. I tried it on a cat hide cut a hundred dollar hole within the first two minuites now it hangs on the wall in my fur shed. As I flesh my fur the old fashioned way I thank the lord I have the wisdom to leave it hanging on the wall. For me blood blisters, time and sweat makes more money than using my high dollar fancy fleshing knife. Catpincher, I always tell people three things when buying a knife. 1) Go slow and get the feel of a new knife before you dive in! 2) Save the sharp edge for the tough stuff. There are a lot of critters you won't need the sharp edge for....ever! 3) Always repair any cuts or nicks you make in a skin. A lot of pelts will go from being bad damage to a slight or no damage by using a careful sewiing up of the hole. Fur out furs will go though with no damage if done carefully. That knife isn't doing you any good hanging on the wall!
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Re: New knife came today
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09/28/20 09:51 AM
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What are some of the pros/cons of fleshing with the wide blade vs. the 1.5"? I have a new necker and just don't think it's all that it's cracked up to be. Im wanting to order one of Lee's this week and am leaning towards the parallel knife. I think it's all just preference. My husband prefers the wide bladed fleshing knives and I hate them, lol. For me, they just seem heavy and awkward to maneuver. I like the lighter weight and flexibility of the narrow bladed knives.
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Re: New knife came today
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09/28/20 01:19 PM
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Roy Greenfield
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After 5 1/2 decades of fur harvesting I can say I have used every method of working fur one can think of. The list of fleshing knives is long and next to my antique draw knife the two of Lee's knives I have are far above anything I have tried. Like Lee said, when starting, proceed with caution. Get to know anything you are working with and and establish a solid base of knowledge and experience before going full bore! Roy Greenfield
Last edited by Roy Greenfield; 09/28/20 01:20 PM.
Vietnam 1970 & 1971, Delta 3/506 101st ABN 11B, Light Weapons Infantry
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