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New knife came today #7000314
09/25/20 07:29 PM
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Wabash, IN USA
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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?"

Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7000315
09/25/20 07:32 PM
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I got one last year. You will love it.

Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7000337
09/25/20 07:51 PM
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Top notch!

Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7000421
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I got one a few months ago, it's almost too pretty to use. It is top notch quality. Very impressed.

Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7000424
09/25/20 09:30 PM
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Custom Cherry burl handles completed the work of art!

Chris


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Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7000494
09/25/20 10:26 PM
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Awesome ^^^


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Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7000501
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 .


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Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7000993
09/26/20 02:24 PM
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Nice.


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Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7002459
09/27/20 10:18 PM
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Wabash, IN USA
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Got a couple pics of it.
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"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"

Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7002533
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 .


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Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7002549
09/28/20 12:41 AM
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It isn't only that the knives he makes are so awesome. Lee is a supper nice guy to chat with as well.


"Skin that smokewagon and see what happens"
Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7002562
09/28/20 01:47 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.

Re: New knife came today [Re: Catpincher] #7002691
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Originally Posted by Catpincher
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!


YOU CAN IGNORE REALITY, BUT YOU CANNOT IGNORE THE CONSEQUENCES OF IGNORING REALITY.

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Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7002714
09/28/20 09:23 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.

Re: New knife came today [Re: Massac] #7002731
09/28/20 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Massac
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 [Re: Flipper 56] #7002890
09/28/20 01:19 PM
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Angela is spot on. I usually tell folks that stay with what you learned on.....if your happy with it. The Parallel is easier to run and faster , considering you just flip to go from side to side. Plus it is safer to run! It's easy to bump yourself with that sharp edge when your in a hurry, swapping sides on hat english style knife.

Edit: That first sentence I was not clear on. Not talking about staying with the knife you learned on, but the style of the knife you learned on!


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Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7002891
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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.

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Re: New knife came today [Re: Flipper 56] #7002989
09/28/20 03:56 PM
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nice burl Lee!!!

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