Knives - Pelters and Skinners - Updated Photo

(Updated photo and write-up as of 16 September 2019.)

These knives are shop "users". Not meant to be carried or "display" knives. Fashioned from bandsaw sawmill blades so, yes, they do hold an edge. Scales of American black walnut, or fire-killed western juniper. Each knife individually handmade, so there are slight differences. These will last. Prices of either the pelter, the skinner, or the beaver knife are $25.00 plus shipping. PM me if interested. Thanks for looking. Hope everybody has a great fur season coming up. Shown are representative knives. I make these on demand, and currently have about 50 made up.




All the knives in this image are western juniper. On the left are "skinners". Right are "pelters". Of course, bottom two are "beavers".

I disagree Jack, I think they make great display knifes...nice traditional look...really like mine...
Thanks

Much appreciated, ambush32. Hope you're having a wonderful Christmas...

Jack

I am with ambush32. They have an old fashion craftsmanship look . Mine are what I had hoped they would be .

Awesome knives. Really like mine.

Beautiful knives Gulo. I just might have to save my pennies to pick up one of each. And like has been mentioned, there are some of us who appreciate the old time look and simplicity of knives and other objects. After I close a couple of deals that I'm currently committed to I'll be contacting you.

One question that I've been dying to ask and have been too embarrassed to ask is, what is the difference between a pelter and a skinner and what are their different jobs?

Absolutely love the 5 of mine you made me hold an edge great and touch up easy great deal and very nice looking

Trap4fur - Thank you sir. Glad you like 'em.

TheBig1 - The pelters are the triangle blade. I use them for opening about everything. I use them exclusively for muskrats, mink, marten, skunks. The skinners are the drop-point. I use them for skinning out coyotes, red fox, bobcats, wolves and wolverine. I also use the skinners to gut and skin deer, elk, caribou, moose, pronghorn, bears. For me, 2 different knives for two different duties.

Jack

Thank you Jack! Like I said, let me wrap up some deals that I have going at the moment and get those gentlemen paid and then I'll be ordering one of each. I appreciate it. Pick me out a beautiful matching set!

Gulo, can you give the length of blade and handle please?

X2

Very nice looking blades you got there.

Thanks to all for your reviews of the knives. New photo pasted to the top of this thread. Again, thanks...

Jack

Really like the pelted and skinner....very well made and functional
Plus they’re darn good looking knives.
Thanks Jack

You're certainly welcome, Guyk01. Thanks for the feedback. After you give 'em a workout, let me know.

Jack

All I can say is that you are selling way too cheap! I charge twice that just to put a handle on a blade.

Gulo,

If they are still available, I gotta' have one of those beaver knives.But, I don't know what "PM" means. Please tell me, in intricate detail, how I can get my hands on one of those.

O.K. Now I know what "P.M." means. I will try to email this post.

Well, that didn't work. Gulo, hope to hear back from you.

Jack M.

mimusp - I just returned from another extended wolf trapping trip and finally saw your posting. PM on its way to you. Thanks!

I ordered 3 knives (one each type) from Gulo and got them very quickly and they are AWESOME! Thanks Gulo and I will placing an order for more!
Thanks,
Four Corners

Many thanks Four Corners. Real glad you liked the blades.

Jack

Got my knives yesterday. Love the size of the handles. Really nice knives! Thanks Jack! Looking forward to using them soon.

Received my beaver knives today. Looks to be well crafted and gonna put them to work pretty soon.

What is the length of blade / handle on these?

Rusty Axe Camp -

The knives are individually made, and I don't use a template. On all three models the handles are 4.25 to 4.5" long. Blades on the beaver skinner and the skinner (drop point model) average about 3.5" long, while the triangle-blade pelter is usually about 3-3.25" long. This help? Thanks for your interest sir.

Jack

I’m really interested in trying out your knives. I sent you a message.

Kyle

Indeed Kyle, still making knives. Many thanks for your inquiry. PM sent.

Jack

I got in a pair of knives the other day. I havnt got a chance to use them yet. But they look great, light in the hand, and take a good edge. They’re definitely worth the money. Now to get some critters and out them to use.

Kyle

Thank you Kyle. Now put them to work on a pile of coon!

Jack

Just received a set of 3 knives last week. Love them, super nice! Great addition to the fur shed! Thanks Jack!

Howdy Jack,
I tried to send you a couple PM's a few months ago but they must not have got through.
I have trouble opening Trapperman PM's so maybe a direct email to me at IDBearCat1@hotmail.com or text 208 553 1349. Do you make the handles from juniper that is cut and dried in your area. I want to buy one of your drop point skinners. Do they come shaving "arm hair" sharp?

I don't know what it is like down there in the Salmon / Leadore area but It looks like the bears that are not already out will be coming out of their dens up here pretty soon. Next few days it is supposed to be up into the 70's here in Lewiston. I hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you,
Pete

Katcatcher -

Thanks for the note. Will send email.

Jack

I will be ordering a couple soon!

I would be interested in a pelted and a skinner. What’s the best way to connect with you?

Sorry. Sickness has dictated I no longer produce these knives. I apologize profusely.


Jack