Skinning Knife

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CoyoteKid49

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Hi! I am looking for a good skinning knife (as a favor for my cousin). He wants a good, really long-lasting skinning knife which he will use for deer and elk, and probably coyote and even bear--as you see a multi-purposed skinning knife is desired. He is willing to spend around $100 (if it will last forever
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to $200) for it and is looking preferably for a bone or wood handle--nice lookin, but mainly functional. I have read some things about carbon blades etc. but I am kinda lost. Do any of you have experience with great skinng knives? Your input would be greatly appreciated---THanks!!!
--Andrew
 
Get a Western. They're about $30. Friend of mine bought one for $12 back in '92. His friend bought an $80 one. The shot an 8 foot grizzly and skinned it out. Guess which knife had to be sharpened 3 times during the process?? The $80 one!! We've skinned moose and deer with it since then.. still very sharp. I think western knows how good they are now, cuz the price has trippled, ($30-ish) but they're still VERY reasonable. They have a rubber grip though...but for a good knife he should be able to compromise a bit. A good looking black leather sheath comes with them. This same company makes really nice fillet knives too.
 
Coyotekid49,

I use a Marbles skinning knife and it holds an edge and gets sharper than any other knife I have ever used. They may or may not be hard to find in your area but you can do a search and find them on the net. They have a carbon steel blade (ball bearing steel) so you have to oil them lightly or they can rust and they run about $100.00 but in my opinion they are worth every penny. Since getting this knife I quit using the 2 dozen or so other knives I have. I've even given some of them away.

Take care,
Daryl
 
Carbon blades stain easliy and are prone to rust if not maintained. I am sure staining wouldn't be a big problem since it will be a working knife. The carbon blades are VERY easy to get a razors edge, though tend to lose thier edge quickly. Stainless is, well, stainless. You don't have to worry about stains or rust, unless you just abuse the thing. Difficult to get that extremely sharp edge, but once you do, it'll last awhile. For my money, carbon. Hope that helps.
-Chad
 
Daryl is right. I have a couple doze n good knives including some high dollar customs, stainless and carbon. I, too, carry at least three knives from long habit though I haven't needed them since getting steered to the Marble. 3 inch carbon steel, drop point, stag handle, takes and holds an edge better than any of my other knives. I paid $78 3 years ago. Carbon does stain which just adds a little character to the knife and a little maintenance prvents rust and corrosion. I skinned two coyotes with it yesterday and it still shaves hair from my arm.

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Rich Higgins
 
Daryl,Rich,

Where can a guy find these Marble knives. Are they mass produced or are they custom jobs. Any information on how to get one and see what styles they carry would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Lonnie, I bought mine from a local knife dealer. For more info on them go to
http://www.marblearms.com/

and you should find what you need to know.


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Take care,
Daryl
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Thanks for the help! I have also heard some good things about Bob Dozier Knives. Would you still go for the Marble Knives over it? Thanks Again!
Andrew
 
If you want a knife that will give many years of dependable service and pride of owning a hand made, get a Dozier. I have seven and will get more. Bob Dozier hand makes each knife using years of experience to grind and fit each individual knife. His designs are ergonomic, feeling like a veritable extension of your hand, a sixth finger if you will. The handles are designed for work and guide the knife for HOURS, not a few minutes of light duty, and stay comfortable. Blade design is simple and effective. Dozier uses D2 modified steel which is a high speed tool/carbon semi-stainless steel. His heat treat is legendary, these blades take a hair poppin' edge and HOLD IT! His sheaths are kydex and some of the best in the business. Go over to www.bladeforums.com and do a search using "Dozier" as the keyword. You'll get hundreds of replies, not a single bad word among them. You can order direct, or occasionally a few dealers, www.agrussell.com or www.bladeart.com or www.knifeart.com stock a Dozier when avaiable. Good luck and let us know what you pick.

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Just my 2 cents: I have a Cutco knife, and it has their patented "Double D" edge. It isn't serrated, but sort of looks like it. It is an amazing knife! I counted last year 9 animals that I either skinned, or helped skin, before it needed touched up. They will re-sharpen it for you for $5.00 s/h. They come with rubber handles, in black, green, and hunter orange (my preference so you don't loose it!) The price is around $30.00.......well worth it!

Good luck
Muss
 
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