Your Favourite Hunting and Trapping Skinning Knife

[Daisy]

Preferably one with a pretty handle and case :p

[markt308]

Can’t beat a havalon. Nothing to look at but I carry a fixed blade that’s prettier haha. The havalon is just insane for skinning

[Daisy]

What’s your pretty fixed blade? I’ll look into a Havalon also

[Daisy]

So another question would be-I assumes a fixed blade to be what you’d use for skinning-is it?

[Rayne]

I’m a big fan of the morakniv knives. They are cheap and hold an edge very well and come in vibrant colours so they are harder to misplace.

[r106]

S30v steel antler handle made by floyd ternier. Great knife.

OLately i find myself carrying my leatherman and a havalon. But if i were to only carry one it would be the one i listed above.

[Steeleco]

Can’t beat a havalon. Nothing to look at but I carry a fixed blade that’s prettier haha. The havalon is just insane for skinning

Until my son bought me one I always used my Buck Vanguard. Not top of the line but once sharp it would do a whole moose if used right, but now I've got the Havalon OMG that thing is unreal. It's a must. I use my vanguard for splitting joints now not much else!

[Bustercluck]

I’m assuming you’re looking for a gift for someone special. Check out the grohman line. Made in pictou, Nova Scotia. I think it’s called their number one, they claim(and many others on this site) to be a great trapping and hunting knife. I think you can get some custom options for handles. My brother had the small Skinner and it’s the nicest Shape to fit my hand of all the knives I’ve tried. Four options for skinning knives, I’m sure they’re all good.
https://www.grohmannknives.com/index.php/products/outdoor/all-items

It’s hard to beat a havalon though. Not the nicest feel, but razor sharp and when it gets dull, you just pop another blade in.

There’s plenty of smaller shops or custom guys in bc and Alberta who make one-of-a-kind stuff too if you want something really special.

[Daisy]

S30v steel antler handle made by floyd ternier. Great knife.

OLately i find myself carrying my leatherman and a havalon. But if i were to only carry one it would be the one i listed above.

Where do you find these? I couldn’t easily find a site to buy them from when I searched Floyd ternier.

[Daisy]

I’m assuming you’re looking for a gift for someone special. Check out the grohman line. Made in pictou, Nova Scotia. I think it’s called their number one, they claim(and many others on this site) to be a great trapping and hunting knife. I think you can get some custom options for handles. My brother had the small Skinner and it’s the nicest Shape to fit my hand of all the knives I’ve tried. Four options for skinning knives, I’m sure they’re all good.
https://www.grohmannknives.com/index.php/products/outdoor/all-items

It’s hard to beat a havalon though. Not the nicest feel, but razor sharp and when it gets dull, you just pop another blade in.

There’s plenty of smaller shops or custom guys in bc and Alberta who make one-of-a-kind stuff too if you want something really special.

for myself lol and so crazy I used to live in Pictou! I think I remember the knife store if it’s the one with a big knife handle sticking into the side of their building.

[Daisy]

Anyone used Grizzly Knives? Grizzly Blades actually is the site name.

[tigrr]

I have three knives for the different tasks mentioned above.
Skinning is the Victorinox skinning knife. Skin a moose in 10 minutes with it.
butchering is with a victorinox butcher set.
I'm not sure what my hunting knife is. The stainless blade is made by gerber, but the handle is custom.

[tigrr]

Wow those grizzly knives look good. That one with the gut hook caught my eye, but it is not a sharp gut hook.
So many to choose from. Except they have to be stored outside the sheath and oiled regularly.
I like stainless.

[Daisy]

Wow those grizzly knives look good. That one with the gut hook caught my eye, but it is not a sharp gut hook.
So many to choose from. Except they have to be stored outside the sheath and oiled regularly.
I like stainless.

I don’t even know how to use a guthook so wasn’t sure if it was worth getting one with it or not? I’m doing my trapping course soon and want a general all round trapping/skinning/hunting knife, so if it worth it then I’d get that too. But I was confused why it’s not sharp?

i was unsure also on the metal types-what’s best and why? I see they say their carbon blade needs to be sharpened less often, but I’ve always used stainless and don’t know anything else really lol

[decker9]

Full custom, life’s to short to pack an ugly knife.

https://i.imgur.com/6cpB5ly.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/6cpB5ly.jpg)

[Daisy]

Full custom, life’s to short to pack an ugly knife.

https://i.imgur.com/6cpB5ly.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/6cpB5ly.jpg)

what kind are these? All I see is the pic but I can’t find info on them. They’re nice for sure

[weatherby_man]

I have 3 fav knives for skinning game. One is an old Buck skinning knife that I just love how it fits in the hand and holds some good memories, and I have a BlackTail original made with an elk antler handle, it also fits perfectly in my hand is a thing of beauty and holds its edge very well. I also have a smaller Gerber I love and use on small game.

[decker9]

what kind are these? All I see is the pic but I can’t find info on them. They’re nice for sure

They were built by a fellow in California, Gary Bolduc. I’ll attach a link here. They are quite $$, but the quality is there. The “sheep skinner”, my dad gifted me for my birthday “order the knife you want” he said, then I had Gary build a matching caper, which we named the “goat caper” (cool thing about going custom;). Iv yet to have to sharpen either of these, and both have a few animals, plus a couple years of general camping use. Both knives have a water buffalo horn handle and S35VN steel.

http://bolducknives.com/

[adriaticum]

Knowing how to sharpen your steel is more important than the type of knife you use.
Of course it has to have pretty handles.
S30V steel is top right now.

[Lone Tree]

I love my Spyderco Temperance 2, it’s real pretty and comes with an nice leather sheath. It skins and cuts very well, love the shape of the blade and it’s a pleasure to sharpen, and hold an edge well. Getting a good knife is one of those rare things that could actually last you your entire life, and be passed on. Personally I’d much rather use a lifelong knife and sharpen it for years than a disposable havalon.

[Daisy]

I decided to try a cheaper Damascus one as my sons is a stainless steel. So we’ll have both types of metal to work with and see what works best for us. Then I don’t spend and arm and a leg on something pretty that I won’t use. Just bought off Amazon so hopefully it’s okay quality.

[Daisy]

Trying to post a photo but it’s not working :roll:

[Daisy]

Grace Knives Damascus Steel Hunting Knife Fixed Blade Knife Handmade 8.5 Inches with Leather Sheath G-1066 R https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07Q23XZS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4z0AFb5SC46ST

[Danicus]

I’m assuming you’re looking for a gift for someone special. Check out the grohman line. Made in pictou, Nova Scotia. I think it’s called their number one, they claim(and many others on this site) to be a great trapping and hunting knife. I think you can get some custom options for handles. My brother had the small Skinner and it’s the nicest Shape to fit my hand of all the knives I’ve tried. Four options for skinning knives, I’m sure they’re all good.
https://www.grohmannknives.com/index.php/products/outdoor/all-items

It’s hard to beat a havalon though. Not the nicest feel, but razor sharp and when it gets dull, you just pop another blade in.

There’s plenty of smaller shops or custom guys in bc and Alberta who make one-of-a-kind stuff too if you want something really special.

I love my Grohmann.... I bought the #4 survival with stag handle.... it's a fantastic hunting knife. It guts, skins and even debones well (except for some tighter spots that work better with a small boning knife). I would highly recommend!

[Arctic Lake]

Sorry but I just would not want to use a expensive knife custom or otherwise in the outdoors . Put it down and can’t find it Yikes ! Plenty of good knives at reasonable prices to loose and not beat yourself up about it !
Arctic Lake

[Mark-R]

My setup is darn simple and gets the job done nicely.
Bucklite Max Large
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31cC4aoYAbL._AC_.jpg

and Lansky's blade medic.

https://assets.trailspace.com/assets/d/5/d/2858333/lanskyblademedic-300x300.jpg

I got the knife as a gift and I'm definitely a fan of the gut hook now. I only do the gutless method and I can zip down the back and legs in no time with the gut hook.
I thought the gut hook might catch in some situations but nope, doesn't cause me any problems.
The knife works great from skinning to busting up joints, taking heads off & cleaning them, and deboning. Ergonomic and strong, you can really lean into it.
The knife sheath goes on my belt when I'm working and the knife never goes on the ground.
The Lansky blade medic is a no-brainer for sharpening. A few swipes of the ceramic between quarters and you're plenty sharp again.
It sharpen's the gut hook and I can even sharpen my saw blade on my other SAK.
I've considered lighter options but this setup is pretty bomber for the few extra ounces.
I don't worry about being delicate with the knife or dulling the blade on stubborn joints cause I know I can quickly resharpen.
Makes processing an animal fast and no stressing about "oooh bad move, that just made my blade dull".
Just give'er!

[r106]

Where do you find these? I couldn’t easily find a site to buy them from when I searched Floyd ternier.

He had a table at a local gun show years ago, that's where I got it from.

[grantk]

Just got a North Arm Lynx as an anniversary gift. Haven't used it on an animal yet, but I've no doubt it will perform much better than the fairly cheap knives I've used until now. Made in BC, S35VN steel, Kydex sheath, easy-to-see orange handle, and reasonably priced.

[twoSevenO]

-Cold steel master hunter as utility knife and heavier work knife (joints and such)

-Havalon for the delicate cuts. Really cant beat the instant razor sharpness.

-small swiss army knife: cutting food, tags, and other small, clean tasks.

-hook: one of those that's just for cutting the skin. Makes it easy to cut hide and not dull your knife on hair. It doesnt weigh much and it's nice to have, but if I forget it no biggie.

[Aaron600]

I use the Adventure Sworn Huntsman knife. Convex grind in 3V steel.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQP64zDz3y/?igshid=19kdg6m3x8jkt

[tigrr]

This is on my hip almost every day for the past 7 years. Came with a scope in a fancy case.

https://i.postimg.cc/pdXq837Z/IMG-3698.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hX6LRZKz)

https://i.postimg.cc/wBfFk0Yd/IMG-3699.jpg (https://postimg.cc/HJMQY0LS)

[GOLDEN TOP SNIPER]

BUCK 110 enuff said

[salcal23]

Love the outdoor edge single blade for gutting, Norseman skinning axe for skinning a cheap whatever knife with a rope cutter for the pocket and a buck 119 for everything else, all are relatively cheap and I’ve only had to buy each item one time going on 17 seasons now.

[never.truly.lost]

Bruce Culberson made me up one of his Alpine Hunters in AEB-L steel. Skinned/quartered a complete muley without sharpening no problem and was nice to have a blade made by a friend!