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Trying to learn from folks who have handled a lot of different skinning knives
As title says which blade length , blade shape and grind do you like and why if'n you feel like explaining it .
I'm a rookie with knives , skinned my share of deer/pigs and furbearers - trying to find a better knife than the cheap kershaw/winchester/eye brand i now have .
Been cruising the Classifieds but don't know exactly what i want - thanks for any opinions .
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Skinner in my Howe combo here is the best design I’ve used, think he calls it the Wyoming skinner? This set is elmax. Carry it everywhere.
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I've two that I really like for skinning (mainly deer).
The first is Mr. Ingram's #1 Semi-skinner. It's a shorter blade, not a huge sweep to it, fairly subtle. It works well for the way I skin. For deer I think it's the perfect skinning pattern.
The second is Mr. May's Slitter. It's a little bigger than the previous I mentioned with a fair but not overly large belly/sweep on the blade to skin and a finer point so it can be used as an all around knife. The fine point will occasionally "stick" if I'm skinning in a hurry.
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Trying to learn from folks who have handled a lot of different skinning knives
As title says which blade length , blade shape and grind do you like and why if'n you feel like explaining it .
I'm a rookie with knives , skinned my share of deer/pigs and furbearers - trying to find a better knife than the cheap kershaw/winchester/eye brand i now have .
Been cruising the Classifieds but don't know exactly what i want - thanks for any opinions . I do not use and do not like a classic shaped skinner. I like small drop point knives that slice well. I guess the shape I prefer that' easy to find a picture of is the Knives of Alaska Jaeger. I always gut my deer. When I am done gutting, Bambis is unzipped from the anus to the chin. After that I will unzip the legs on the front edge up to the main stem to stern cut. With a deer that is not frozen,I do not do much if any cutting. I might use the back side of the tip to separate a little tough membrane. I use the small pointy tip to get into the joints to separate the cruciates, and I cut the tendons that span the joints on the sides and the achilles tendon, but that can be done with anything sharp.
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I used this one last season and have to say its works great. Its from David Winston, his model #92, just the right size IMHO. And I'll 2nd the Ingram #1 semi-skinner as a nice one, I've not used mine but can see how it would work well. Model 92 Winston:
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Where ya get those sheaths cinch?
Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
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Where ya get those sheaths cinch? +1, waiting...
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Where ya get those sheaths cinch? +1, waiting... Don't you guys know he has all the best toys And he gets to live in Wyoming- lucky
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For skinning I prefer a semi skinner from around 2-1/2" to 3-1/2". As above I like them paired with a hunter, B&T, caper or boner as the situation warrants. Here are a few, all part of combos of from two to six knives:
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Another good dedicated skinner...
Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
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Didn't think i had a pic of this one, but found one. Knife on the left from Dozier easily one of the best skinners I've ever owned:
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Hard to beat a 3 1/2" to 4" drop or semi drop point for skinning and field dressing.
Just my opinion. Not necessarily 100% fact.
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Knives i have made I’ll ask for ~3 1/4 - 3 3/8 range. That works for me. Drop points.
Those millers I posted are closer to three inch. Featherlight and work really well.
+1 on OregonMuleys comments on the Winston #92. I got a couple. My favorite knife to use.
Close second would his #45 model.
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I prefer a true skinner that way I can get the job done fast. I don't need a point on my skinner, and like JCMCUBIC said The fine point will occasionally "stick" if I'm skinning in a hurry. Top knife in picture is a skinning machine!
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Been looking at all these and more - thanks for the opinions . The knife world is a huge place .
MontanaCreekHunter ,
I can't quite make out the maker of the skinner - who is it ?
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Kilby knives, i believe.
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This has the potential to be a really good thread. Lots of disparate replies by I assume experienced users. How do we without rancor move to the next level where we can weight the experience of the respondents???
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Really depends on what I am skinning. I do a bit of trapping and smaller critters demand smaller blades. Thin skinned critters are also skinned a lot "safer" with a slightly duller blade, less of a chance of putting a hole in the hide.
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