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Dos Mas,

A while back I had the opportunity to palaver a bit with Mr. Brett Dowell. He had posted a pix of one of his knives that I really liked. I inquired as to whether that particular knife was available. Unfortunately it was a customer order IIRC and was not to be had. During our discussion I asked if he worked with 3V. Before I hung up, a Semi-skinner in 3V with ram’s horn scales was on order.

Well fast forward a couple months and I get a call from Brett. He mentions that he has a Prototype with African blackwood scales, similar to what I had ordered. I said send it.





I messed around with it a bit but did not put it to work.
A while later the 3V Ram’s horn semi-skinner showed up.





I had the opportunity to give them both a try a couple weeks back.






The proto in African Blackwood is CPM 154.



here's a short video of one of my bud's removing a loin from a hoglet using the 3V skinner.









Both are scary sharp. I do believe I prefer the shape of handle on the Blackwood Proto. However the texture of the Rams's horn makes for a more secure grip. That hog fat tends to make a smooth surface somewhat slippery.

In retrospect, it seems that the 3V remains a bit sharper after a similar amount of use.

Both are sweet blades

Thanx Brett.


JAPPFT,


GWB

Brett makes a helluva knife and 3V is excellent steel

Beautiful knives. Is that a Havalon I see on the truck bumper in the video?

Your pigs look like they eat pretty good.

Nice knives too.

Ya'

Kyle generally starts with a Havilon. I asked him if he'd like to try the Dowell, which he did.

JAPPFT,


GWB

I got to see those before he sent them, I knew you would really like them. the rams horn is super nice

10/4

Ya'

I appreciate you not talking Brett into letting them follow you home.


Best,


GWB

Great post Gee! Love the pictures!!!

Beautiful knives. I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite between those two.

For me, you can't beat Ram's horn for sex appeal.