What knife do you use to skin Elk or moose?

[Tonybuell]

Hello!

Just wondering what you guys use/favorite knifes for skinning out
thd big boys. A favourite sharpener you use between? How often
do you sharpen when on the task?

Cheers!

T

[Wild one]

Skinning exacto knife for rough work and scalpel for detail work. Havalon is also good for detail work as well but higher blade cost

Tried a lot of skinning knives trapping and the above are the best options in my opinion. Non replacement blade types are not worth the hassle between the sharpening and quality of work

Hunting I carry a custom fixed blade for heavy work and exacto/scalpel combo to cover all my skinning rough to caping. Best set up for quality work and cost I have found

[Walking Buffalo]

I've used the same $20 three inch folder no name brand for twenty years....

Had some really nice knives in between, the more expensive the sooner it becomes "lost".

No idea how many deer, elk, moose, sheep, buffalo, beef, bears, and little critters it has gutted, skinned, boned out, butchered....

Learn how to sharpen it, and probably much more importantly, learn how to use it without dulling it.

Don't cut into bones, don't try to cut what can't be cut.

[kootenaihunter]

I like my new Buck alpha skinner, holds an edge forever. Wouldn't mind getting a replaceable blade to detail work and stuff closer to bones, etc.

[TreeStandMan]

In the field I use a Havalon, although I also carry and use a folding saw. Once the animal is back at home or camp, in addition to the Havalon I use grandpa's old fixed blade Old Timer, which I'll touch up as necessary with whatever stone is at hand.

[allan]

I’ve used only a havalon on the last two moose, gutless method. I’ve never needed a saw or anything else to break an animal down. Most times we are a long ways from the road and carrying a light weight knife is nice to help lighten the load

[tomahawk]

if your only skinning to remove the hide to cool meat and not doing an taxi work, any sharp knife will do especially once you have cut through the hide and are only removing the hide from the meat. Some are much better and nicer to hold but you don't need anything expensive or fancy. Sharpeners depend on what skill level you have for sharpening as some require a lot more skill but also give the better edge in the long run

[IronNoggin]

Buck 110 - skinning, butchering and a whole lot more...

https://i.imgur.com/gayDkgC.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/8jaAIVE.jpg

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For sharpening nothing beats a finish or touch up with a couple Ceramic Sticks IMO.

Cheers,
Nog

[MOUNTAIN MICKEY]

Bought my knife for 12 dollars back in 72. Never found a reason to replace it. Also have a Havalon now.

[Ron.C]

I've used a Falkniven F1 for 5 years now. Love it. Convex edge seems to hold its edge like no other knife I've ever used.

[walks with deer]

nice elk nog...

[Arctic Lake]

Well........ I could go on and on and on . Try and find a blade that is between 56 and 60 on the Rockwell Hardness scale. You can use a dedicated skinning knife or sheep knife like a Green River brand, it's a carbon blade so you have to rub mineral oil on it or it will rust ,good edge retention. Millions of beef skinned with these in slaughter houses before the arrival of stainless knives and air knives and hide pullers ! Maybe a Victorinox with a Fibrox handle . Maybe a Buck . Maybe a Mora .Lot's of options . Learn how to use a waterstone and a knife steel ! Lot's of info on You Tube blade forums etc.
Good Luck !
Arctic Lake

[303savage]

I've got a brand new schrade old timer, nice looking knife but it's made in China, Its the last schrade I'll buy,
My new buck is still made in the USA.

[Bugle M In]

Buck Knife "Kalinga"

https://i.imgur.com/P3CfsAl.jpg

["No Choke"Lord Walsingham]

For some years now (after losing many other knives in moves, through theft et al) I have established a little clan consisting of Grohmann #1 and #2 in stainless with saber grind and rosewood handles (the rosewood on my #2 is very pale and the slabs have much different grains): folding saw, lil' victorinox black plastic handled knife along with some boxcutter blades. Also - don't forgot the rope!

P.S. - I have an assortment of sharpening media and methods, yet for something to have handy afield - I am very grateful for my Work Sharp Feild Sharpener which includes two grits of diamond plates: two grits of ceramic rod, leather strop and broadhead wrenches in one little device.

[Foxton Gundogs]

http://bigshotsbc.ca/attachments/bt-jpg.13844/

[srupp]

Marty Beets custom..
Steven

[RackStar]

Knives are pretty over rated imo.
Had a 110 but got out of the woods after dark and lost it after gutting.
Havelon will never leave my bag along with a cheap 3 inch folding knife and a diamond sharpener.
My fav knife right now I got from Omineca outdoors and is a fixed blade florecent green so you don’t loose it. Steel from Sweden. Around 30 bucks out the door if I remember.

[Foxton Gundogs]

IMHO you don't appreciate a good custom till you have one

[moosinaround]

buck 105 pathfinder that I got as a gift 30 yrsa ago! I also have a havlon that I use for skinning. My huntinig bag is full of sharp knives though, couple cheapy skandinavian steel knives, a buck 103 skinner, way too many. Always have a sharp knife around though! Moosin

[Brew]

I’ve been using Havalon knifes for about 6 years and nothing beats them. I use a regular knife for cutting ball joints on the hips though

[Wild one]

IMHO you don't appreciate a good custom till you have one

This is so true I used every brand out there and then had a custom knife made about 10years ago

It is the best knife I have owned by far for comfort and keeping an edge. Skinning I will stand by replaceable blade knives but for everything else custom all the way

[Quince2]

Buck and a havalon.

[tigrr]

Victorinox skinning knife. I don't leave home without them.
http://askthemeatman.com/images/6inchskinningknife600x258.jpg (http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjroe_piezZAhURxWMKHSv4CQEQjRwIBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Faskthemeatman.com%2Fforschner-victorinox-6-inch-skinning-knife.htm&psig=AOvVaw0diNF9Bnswueon9fFgruHL&ust=1521125928610008)

["No Choke"Lord Walsingham]

This is so true I used every brand out there and then had a custom knife made about 10years ago

It is the best knife I have owned by far for comfort and keeping an edge. Skinning I will stand by replaceable blade knives but for everything else custom all the way

Replace "use" with "lose" and you have something more akin to my own experience. Ha!

Oh it didn't multiqoute because I didn't make it... oops mea culpa see Foxton Gundogs Custom Knife statement above for details...

[Wild one]

Replace "use" with "lose" and you have something more akin to my own experience. Ha!

Oh it didn't multiqoute because I didn't make it... oops mea culpa see Foxton Gundogs Custom Knife statement above for details...

Tried a lot and found what fits me best that is all I am passing on

[adriaticum]

I've used the same $20 three inch folder no name brand for twenty years....

Had some really nice knives in between, the more expensive the sooner it becomes "lost".

No idea how many deer, elk, moose, sheep, buffalo, beef, bears, and little critters it has gutted, skinned, boned out, butchered....

Learn how to sharpen it, and probably much more importantly, learn how to use it without dulling it.

Don't cut into bones, don't try to cut what can't be cut.

Amen.


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["No Choke"Lord Walsingham]

Tried a lot and found what fits me best that is all I am passing on

If I figured I'd be passing it on*, I'd use nothing but custom, Sir! Even lost they're well worth it.

*intentionally given not lost/stolen lolz

["No Choke"Lord Walsingham]

Furthermore, should my current knives somehow grow legs and vamoose and I could foot the bill I'd order up at least a couple from Bark River! Or maybe make my own, otherwise. That'd be new to me.

[westcoaster]

Victorinox skinning knife. I don't leave home without them.
http://askthemeatman.com/images/6inchskinningknife600x258.jpg (http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjroe_piezZAhURxWMKHSv4CQEQjRwIBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Faskthemeatman.com%2Fforschner-victorinox-6-inch-skinning-knife.htm&psig=AOvVaw0diNF9Bnswueon9fFgruHL&ust=1521125928610008)


Nice! I'm not the only one....
Also have a filet and boning knife that rides around in the kill kit.

[Arctic Lake]

Victorinox skinning knife. I don't leave home without them.
http://askthemeatman.com/images/6inchskinningknife600x258.jpg (http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjroe_piezZAhURxWMKHSv4CQEQjRwIBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Faskthemeatman.com%2Fforschner-victorinox-6-inch-skinning-knife.htm&psig=AOvVaw0diNF9Bnswueon9fFgruHL&ust=1521125928610008)

YEEEPP ! These have skinned a lot of beef in slaughterhouses !
Arctic Lake