Stainless Skinning knife

[Buckshot]

I'm looking for a knife specifically for gutting and skinning. It needs to be able to go into the washing up bowl for a good scrub afterwards so I don't want any additional handle material, just a full tang to hold.

I've got one from Attleborough (see link below) but that's made of monkey metal and although The General :biggthump managed to get an edge on it at MM it lost it again as soon as I looked at it (just as he said it would).

http://www.attacc.com/acatalog/Attleborough_Accessories_Knive s.html The 'Trophy Master' right near the bottom of the page is mine.

I'm looking for something similar, perhaps with a smaller blade, that will hold an edge. DG had a nice little skinner for those that went on the Hunter course last weekend.

Any sugestions please...

Cheers

Mark

[outdoorgirl]

Hi Buckshot!

I've had the black skinning knife that Andy and I were using at the weekend for years, and never had a problem putting it in the washing up bowl - I'm pretty sure it's even gone into the dishwasher at times!

It's the 'Skinner' model made by 'Buck' in the USA.

[Tantalus]

you looking for one with the finger hole?

if not, a stiff kiss may be a solution :roll:

http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/crk/kiss2.html

i think joe ODS had a few

Tant

[tenbears10]

Have you thought about getting a custom maker to do you one or is that a bit expensive? I can suggest a couple of American makers who I think would be up for it and if it's not too big then the cost shouldn't be loads. The exchange rate is the main reason I suggest American makers.

Bill

[EdS]

I just use the Mauser blade on my SAK.

Give the blade a wipe, give the knife a shake in the soapy water then hold it under the tap to get rid of any soap. After that just open it out and leave it to dry. Served me well, like that for 16 years (1st luxury bought with uni grant cheque!).

I've tried several blades for skinning smaller stuff and still come back to this one - even skinned deer with it.

[TheViking]

I have seen 2 blades by Brusletto that would be good for hunting. The 'Falken' and 'Jegern'. They are in 12c27 stainless which is very good steel, IMO. Both knives are hollowgrind. :wink:

[JakeR]

What about the BRKT Mini-canadian or Mikro canadian? I have the mini and it although it is a skinner, it is also well up for many other tasks

[Buckshot]

Thanks Ladies and Gents,

Pip, I remember seeing you're black handled knife at the weekend, it looked quite big and a little heavy, although very nice I'm sure.
I'll be carrying my Woodlore as well but wanted something fairly lightwieght and small purely for the job.

Tant, I wondered about KISS knives, especially as my local army surplus sells them but am not sure of the steel used. Have you any idea?

TB10, I think a custom knife is OTT for what I want. It would be very nice to have one but I'd be sleeping outside the divorce courts if I was too tempted .

Folders are Ok, I'm just concerned about bits getting into the mech. This not only causes operational problems but also food hygiene ones. There are rules being introduced at the moment about the proper hygienic handling of shot deer - from the moment it touches the ground.

I'll have to look up Brusletto, I recognise the name but don't remember any of thier designs.

Keep them coming

Cheers

Mark

[Andy]

how about a fixed blade victorinox

I small butchers boning knife wouldn't be bad for skinning, they come with either a rosewood or plastic handle should be around £15. Shouldn't be too hard to find on the net. If you have difficulty finding one let me know and I'll sort it.

[JakeR]

This is the mini-canadian, im sure it would be perfect.



This is the Mikro, it's smaller, but i haven't tried it.



Both can be found at ODS Bark River section.

Cheers.

[tomtom]

are they stainless Jake?

what about a frosts clipper? or is that to big for this application?

[TheViking]

Buckshot: here's a pic of the Brusletto 'Falken'. :wink: 12c27 holds a good edge, is stainless and easy to sharpen.
Here is a pic of a 'Jegern' blade. :wink: :biggthump

[Tantalus]

stiff kiss is AUS- 6M to the best of my knowledge

stainless, not super hard, but an easy steel to sharpen

nothing stamped on the blade to confirm this tho

the upside to the kiss is even if it does tarnish you can simply sand it with a little fine emery paper

as far as food prep goes, most old butchers knives are made from much milder rust prone stuff, but washing and drying after use keeps em safe enough

(i dunno if this tallies with latest regs but mild steel knives have been used by butchers for a looooooooooong time)

Tant

[Stew]

What about a Kellam Otter?
It's small, stainless and not going to break the bank.
Kellam have a good reputation and I'm sure Stuart can give a more detailed review of it for you.

[ODS]

are they stainless Jake?

what about a frosts clipper? or is that to big for this application?

A2 with a convex grind is what the Mikro and Mini canadians are made out of TomTom same as the North Star

[familne]

What about the CRKT Serengeti Skinner? Designed specifically for the job and can be taken apart for cleaning.



I've seen them on e-bay for around £20.

[EdS]

why not get a butchers/ abottoir skinning knife - cheap and meat all of the hygine reg.

for example:
http://www.baconsdozen.co.uk/knives.htm

plenty of other places do them for £6 -10. Certainly hold a good enough edge for the job. After all the are a common tool of the meat industry.

[JakeR]

Come on guys, it HAS to be the Bark River knives! You knowsit!

[Tantalus]

It needs to be able to go into the washing up bowl for a good scrub afterwards so I don't want any additional handle material, just a full tang to hold.

yeah i would like to recommend the bark river too but that isnt what Buckshot was asking for

Tant

[Andy]

what about a crkt fixed flacon. plastic handle so should be OK

I'd still go for a butchers knife though. (Wooden handles were banned for a while in the UK but nt long ago it changed back)

[Ed]

I have a couple of kellam otters and find them good little working knives..... they have wooden handlles though so may not be up to spending long amounts of time dunked in water.

:-)
Ed

[Buckshot]

I bought on Otter from Stuart at the Gathering.
Very nice little knife, I use it for carving normally.
I think it's a little big for what I'm after and as Ed says, the wood handle is an issue.

Bark River looks lovely but I think a little overenginerred for me.
I bet they're a decent price too.

Cheers

Mark

[Stew]

How about a Cold Steel Bird & Trout?
Can't get much simpler than that.

[leon-1]

Buckshot, I know what you said about custom makers, but the Allan Blade pack pal scandi will be about $50 (I think that is about £27), if not try talking to Allan to see if he would modify an already existing design or put in your own design to him, he seems to be quite receptive to things and of course it does mean that he has another design in his collection for a later date :-).

[george]

How about a Cold Steel Bird & Trout?
Can't get much simpler than that.

Stew you beat me to it - Buckshot I had one of these for ages til I lost it! Works great - like a sharp extension to your finger. Some people might think the blade is too small but once you get used to it it works like youre unzipping whatever it is you're skinning or gutting. Held with your index finger along the back of the blade it's like you're using an extra long razor sharp fingernail to do the work.

great little design IMO.

George

[Buckshot]

Thanks guys,

I think the Cold Steel Bird and Trout looks good.
Anyone know of a retailer in Oxfordshire or anywhere I can get mail order from in the UK? For some reason my credit card doesn't want to work in the US.

I do like the look of the packpal but I think that's a 'next year' purchase.

Much appreciated people - thanks

Mark

[tomtom]

you used to be able to get it from The British Kinfe Collectors Guild they dont seem to have it at the moment but they say that they can get anything you want.. so why not ask them!

[Ed]

http://www.heinnie.com :biggthump

Ed

[Stew]

Joe at Outdoorsupplies sells them but he's out of stock at the moment. Send him a mesage and I'm sure he'll sort you out.

[leon-1]

Joe at Outdoorsupplies sells them but he's out of stock at the moment. Send him a mesage and I'm sure he'll sort you out.

Joe is excellent, I have bought a few things from him and his service has been very good, I didn't realise he had this model, so that's a good hit Stew :biggthump