About 10 years ago my Brother-In-Law gave me a run of the mill, nothing special, inexpensive (read cheap...it is my BIL after all) Remington R-3, two-blade folder. It has a four inch clip point and a saw/guthook combo blade. I have to tell you, it's been one of the handiest pieces of hunting equipment I own. It holds a good edge and fits me pretty well. I think I'll have it for a long time.
This is my do all and make it all easy hunting knife. It is shaving sharp and holds an edge throughout the whole process. It was made by Jack Sarnik a So. Texas knifemaker and a friend.
Being a knife nut, I like to try out different knives during hunting season. I am also a huge fan of Chris Reeve Knives. This year I tried out the Chris Reeve Skinner known as the "Ubajane". I got it pre-owned but in excellent condition. New they are $295, but I got this one for $210, an real bargain if you know about CRK. I sharpened it up to a hair shaving edge on my spyderco sharpmaker rather easily. I then carried it all through hunting season this past year. I gutted my 2 does with it and skinned both of my deer along with helping to skin my fathers deer as well. So thats gutting 2 deer, skinning 3 deer and it was still arm hair shaving sharp. I was quite surprised. Being a huge CRK fan and knowing of their quality, I was even surprised that it did all this without getting dull. In the past, I have tryed the BUCK Skinner, BUCK Kalinga ( old version ), older schrade knives of different designs. The CRK hands down blew all these others out of the water. If you have the money, I highly recommend this knife. The Chris Reeve Ubajane. The knife is made from One Piece of steel. It has a hollow handle so you may store a firestarter, band aids, etc. ( I have a small victorinox in mine ). The sheath is built like a tank as well. This legendary knife was recently discontinued along with the whole One-Piece Knives line, so if your interested in one, I would not hesitate as when they are gone, there will be no more. Enjoy !!
The knife handles and balances like a charm. For being made from One Piece of steel, its very light due to the hollow handle. Chris Reeve Knives made many different styles, this is just one of their excellent designs.
The Legler Knives "Beaumont" model is a 3 5/8" blade drop point hunting knife. The current price of a hand crafted Beaumont with hand crafted leather sheath is $136.95. (if ordered as shown)This is not considered "pricey" in the area of handcrafted knives.
Hi Bob, I just perused your entire site. Very impressive.
So many choices. BTW, No, They don't seem to be that expensive. My Benchmade is in that ball park cost wise.
-Bruce
Here's one I made in 2003 using walnut from our yard, cow hoof, and a Helle blade. It has finger grips and an indent for my thumb. The handle is a tapered oval, big, but more comfortable for me than the thin, skinny ones. It's been used many, many times since then. Sorry for the poor pic as it's a scan of an actual photo.
is a coleman fixed blade knife 7 inch blade wood handle and its perfect for skinning bunnies and small game possibly a good gut knife for white tail too. 6 dollars at walmart gotta love that store
SCHRADE USA! (not made in China) NUFF SAID?
These are both high carbon blades (Old school), and will hold a razor sharp edge longer than a lot of the competitors.
BTW, Those are Black spots due to the steels high carbon content, not rust or corrosion.
-Bruce
Schrade Sharpfinger. I have both the older USA made version in carbon steel, as well as the newer stainless style made in China. The original holds an edge longer, but I can sharpen them both like a razor.
Bought this skinner at an outdoor trade show in Fresno,CA years ago when I lived there. Cannot remember the maker but it's elk bone with a surgical steel blade and is not a chinese or paki made item. It is pretty sharp and I used it to skin a deer..not bad for $45.
My best skinning knives are a 1974 Steve Morseth Skinner and a 1984 Randall Made #1. Having used knives since I was 10 and with 37 years as a Forest Ranger I have used a lot of knives. Those are my favorites.
Bought it from John at a trade show a while back when he was just getting started, and when he was still making basic, utility knives. Now, his knives have become pretty fancy.
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