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Re: Having a rough time
[Re: elsmasho82]
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01/20/24 11:08 PM
01/20/24 11:08 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 17,890 MN
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I had my eye on the one in the Mickey Mouse tee That dude is butt ugly and not nearly as striking as I am.
I have nothing clever to put here.
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Re: Having a rough time
[Re: elsmasho82]
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01/21/24 11:09 AM
01/21/24 11:09 AM
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Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 2,716 PA
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Be patient and make sure you are using a sharp two handled fleshing knife like Boco said.
What fleshing knife are you using? If your not sure post a pic. Some cheap ones aren't sharp at all on the convex side Dale it is cheap and very old . I don’t even remember where I got it. Wooden handles. I can’t get back in the garage now. My previous post about wanting a fur shed explains this. All in all I find it hard to be the trapper I wanna be because of circumstances. But we are gonna get it under control! Like trapping none of us where born with the knowledge and skill f how to be an expert at putting up fur Take your time be careful and learn when you make a mistake With the proper tools and some practice you can get good at it quicky All of us should have the same approach as you have when it comsto improving your skills God luck .
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Re: Having a rough time
[Re: Trapper Dahlgren]
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01/21/24 11:49 AM
01/21/24 11:49 AM
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Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 7,370 W NY
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od you have anyone that you could bring your knife to get it sharpen, I bring all my knifes to a shop that makes knifes, they only charge 2 bucks a knife, I always thought my knifes were sharp, but what a different. Do they sharpen 2 handled dull fleshing knives. If they do I might mail a couple up there. Especially for only 2 bucks. I can touch up my own no problem. And they remain razor sharp. As for actually sharpening one of those curved buggers I've tried everything to rebevel one and just can't do it.
NYSTA, NTA, FTA, life member Erie county trappers assn.,life member Catt.county trappers
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Re: Having a rough time
[Re: Trapper Dahlgren]
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01/21/24 12:57 PM
01/21/24 12:57 PM
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Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 1,421 Pennsylvania
elsmasho82
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od you have anyone that you could bring your knife to get it sharpen, I bring all my knifes to a shop that makes knifes, they only charge 2 bucks a knife, I always thought my knifes were sharp, but what a different. I would have to ask around. I have some janky sharpening wheel I bought years ago on clearance at Home Depot. You put water in the base and turn it on. I tried sharpening a hatchet on it but I don’t know what I’m doing!! A sharp knife really does make a difference. I skinned the coon with one of those outdoor edge knives with the replaceable blades and it made the opening cuts so quickly
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