Skinning knife

[NDGuy]

Who's the maker with the circle markers mark

Charles May and Gene Ingram

 

[longrangelead]

Who did you have make the scaled down version?

I can't say for now, once I'm happy with the form, I plan to offer them for sale in 2 or 3 versions if people are interested. Then I'll mention the collaboration.

The small version is 6¾" long. I'm going to change the gullet on the gut hook a little but it's close.

 

[wowzers]

I’ve evolved over the years. For the longest time I used an old sharpfinger. Then my Dad gave me a skinner a guy he knows made, and finally one my friend made.

 

[rtrevith]

I can't say for now, once I'm happy with the form, I plan to offer them for sale in 2 or 3 versions if people are interested. Then I'll mention the collaboration.

The small version is 6¾" long. I'm going to change the gullet on the gut hook a little but it's close.

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I’d be interested in one when you get it all worked out.

 

[Wolfshead]

I hunt Whitetails. I find that a small, 3ish inch blade and 6 3/4” knife is about just right for them from field dressing to skinning.
To accomplish this you don’t need a big knife, and in some instances it can get in the way that a smaller knife doesn’t.
If I were hunting bigger game then I would have to see what other choices would be better.

This year, it will probably be this one.
2 7/8” blade and 6 5/8” total length, 1084 high carbon steel.

 

[Pilsner]

I just picked up the Camalus Skinner (small version) knife on a flash sale for $9 because it was cheaper to add the knife and get free shipping than pay shipping. Having just done 2 black bears with it I was impressed with it especially for its price point. Nearly perfect for handing off to that one moron friend that we all have, a new hunting mentoree, or kid not caring if they abuse it.
I also have a Knives of Alaska ulu knife in my knife roll in my truck for skinning along with a havalon style knife for general gutting and doing capes/faces.

On a side note, do we have any members who make knife handles for sale? looking for some replacement handles for 2 new knives. Micarta preferred.

 

[longrangelead]

I just picked up the Camalus Skinner (small version) knife on a flash sale for $9 because it was cheaper to add the knife and get free shipping than pay shipping. Having just done 2 black bears with it I was impressed with it especially for its price point. Nearly perfect for handing off to that one moron friend that we all have, a new hunting mentoree, or kid not caring if they abuse it.
I also have a Knives of Alaska ulu knife in my knife roll in my truck for skinning along with a havalon style knife for general gutting and doing capes/faces.

On a side note, do we have any members who make knife handles for sale? looking for some replacement handles for 2 new knives. Micarta preferred.

I've got tons of wood if you wanted to make your own. I know you said micarta, just throwing it out there.

 

[limpet]

I use a combo of a cold steel Canadian belt knife and a victorinox pairing knife. The belt knife works really well for getting 95% of the hide off and the pairing knife is good for the fine detail work and the flex makes quartering tight to the bone really easy.

 

[112Savage]

My favorites currently are:
Siembida Northern Shrike
Von Gruff Hunter Skinner

They are two totally different knives but both feel and work great in the hands.

 

[Pilsner]

I've got tons of wood if you wanted to make your own. I know you said micarta, just throwing it out there.

Appreciate the offer. I recently picked up a laser engraving/cutting machine that can hypothetically cut out and contour wood knife and pistol grips but I have yet to figure out how to do that with it. I need to hire the neighbor's 15 year old kid to give me a tutorial.

 

[XFrog]

42yo Muelay Sabueso for Elk, cows and hogs. 30yo Muela Raccoon for deer. Kershaw caping knife to get around the skull on trophies and one of many Victorinox for deboning/processing. I will say the stag handle is my favorite. No slip with bloody hands and holds an edge all year. Old school Spanish folded steel. You can't buy anymore.