nm_shooter
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- Apr 24, 2007
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Last year, I was frustrated again while field dressing an elk. I have several inexpensive knives that sharpen easily, but dull easily. Once I get through the hide, no problem. I use a small filet knife to quarter, but getting through the neck hide / back hide is a pain.
I need a decent knife, and am prepared to buy one, but with funds tight I don't want to screw this up.
I have also considered carrying a disposable blade sheetrock knife to make initial cuts through the hide. Once through the hide, things move quick. Has anyone used a sheetrock knife with heavy duty blades for skinning?
I've found that a small sharp knife, a filet knife, and knowing where to cut gets the job done fast for quartering. But I'm tired of having to resharpen my old hunting knife over and over and over.
Yeah, I know... this is actually two problems. I'll take advice on a blade that will hold an edge too
Thanks!
I need a decent knife, and am prepared to buy one, but with funds tight I don't want to screw this up.
I have also considered carrying a disposable blade sheetrock knife to make initial cuts through the hide. Once through the hide, things move quick. Has anyone used a sheetrock knife with heavy duty blades for skinning?
I've found that a small sharp knife, a filet knife, and knowing where to cut gets the job done fast for quartering. But I'm tired of having to resharpen my old hunting knife over and over and over.
Yeah, I know... this is actually two problems. I'll take advice on a blade that will hold an edge too
Thanks!