Curved blade vs straight blade

[ATbuckhunter]

What do you prefer for a skinning knife? I have always used straight knives that I have gotten for free from Deer and Deer hunting but I always thought and heard that a curved blade does a better job and faster. I know that you can get the job done with any knife since i have had no problem with my free ones the past. 

I was saw this knife when I was looking at KA-Bar's http://www.bubbablade.com/Bubba-Blade-6-inch-Chubby-Knife.htm

[deerpassion]

Get the raptor razor big game skinner... Last skinner u'll ever buy! Bought it n used it this year using the gutless method , cut time in half , eliminates trek back to truck to get the game cart, n don't have to worry about disposing of the carcass .... Everything stays in the woods except your meet....! Raptor razor big game skinner and a regular straight blade for taking off backsrtaps n tenderloin n ur good to go...

[growalot]

I've used both but Mr B bought me a Cabelas Alaskan skinner and I love that knife. I like the curve blade and awesome gut hook heavy weight but purfect...a substantial knife

Edited February 7, 2015 by growalot

[thphm]

I made a curved blade skinner 50+ years ago out of tool steel. I find skinning a deer a lot easier with a curved blade , you are using the whole blade in one movement not just the tip.

[G-Man]

There is a reason the curved blade is known as a skinner or caping knife......... knives are made for specfic purposes or a butcher would only have one knife....

[ATbuckhunter]

I made a curved blade skinner 50+ years ago out of tool steel. I find skinning a deer a lot easier with a curved blade , you are using the whole blade in one movement not just the tip.

Thats what I hear. 2 of my uncles were butchers for a round 10 years and they always used curved blades to skin all the sheep, Lamb, Goat, Veal and Cow. I think ill be going with this one 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NG9AXA/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687782&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B008RBSEMA&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1360KEWP6RD9065G0738

[Lawdwaz]

I don't think I have any dedicated skinning knives but I do have some I prefer to use for that job. 

 

This is an example of a great design that originally came from George Herron.  Geno Denning was taught by George and is said to have been his best student.

 

This is a Denning #1...........

 

 

This design works great for skinning and dismembering, IMO.

 

Plenty of knives can get a job done, that's part of the fun.

[chiefbkt]

I prefer a nice drop point for skinning. My primary gutting/skinning knife is my Buck Alpha Hunter. I also have the pak skinner, but haven't used it yet.

[Terry]

For skinning I like some belly, but nothing extreme. A narrow drop point works well.

[Water Rat]

Check these out..........www.dunnsknives.com

A little pricey but well made.

[landtracdeerhunter]

 I like a good sharp folding skinner for field use. Any knife will do, provided it's made out of some good 440 stainless, and the handles don't cut into my fingers, wood, bone, marcarta, and so on..  Their dam handy in the pockets, and the handle don't poke into my waistline.

[Lawdwaz]

For skinning I like some belly, but nothing extreme. A narrow drop point works well.

 

A  little belly never hurt me................................

 

 

Someday it might though....................................

[growalot]

I was wrong just found the box...found pic on ebay...

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cabela-s-Outfitter-Series-Trigger-Skinner-Hunting-Knife-with-Guthook-Sheath-/271702837935?rmvSB=true

[Carbonelement]

i have a swing blade....and noticed if u use the "other" knife for up cutting that does not have a point when skinning you pretty much cant skrew up.  I can skin a deer twice as fest using that then a reg knife.  It is a huge help when doing a buck you need the cape for.