Is a recurve blade good for skinning?

JParanee said:
I take my time and prefer a tip on a knife for detailed caping turning lips eyes etc.

I like a point to start incisions and I don't care for very rounded tips

Hope this helps :)
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....Very interesting...i use the back of a teaspoon for turning eyes and ears...( i trade my headskins to taxidermists) occasionally...JOE,you have a steadier hand than me sir!.. FES
 
Moosez45 said:
How so?

I'm curious. I use a golf ball and a winch for skinning, so, please expound some.

Moose
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Well there is less cutting area in use, but there is more of a useful belly for getting into curves and the recurve is great for cutting hyde around ankles and necks, if you understand what I'm saying.
 
JParnee - that blade with just a touch of recurve at the belly is what I am considering. I do have a KFU small edc that is a recurve that will make its way into the hide of something this year. The steel I am wanting is ELMAX RC 60-61. All my cleanig and skinning is done with the animal hanging upside down by it's rear legs. THis techniques allows me to avoid removing any of the intestines which is a plus when you are working with kids who are not the greatest shots.
As far as caping I rarely attempt the head due to time constraints and my desire to drink beer and relax.
 
RWT said:
JParnee - that blade with just a touch of recurve at the belly is what I am considering. I do have a KFU small edc that is a recurve that will make its way into the hide of something this year. The steel I am wanting is ELMAX RC 60-61. All my cleanig and skinning is done with the animal hanging upside down by it's rear legs. THis techniques allows me to avoid removing any of the intestines which is a plus when you are working with kids who are not the greatest shots.
As far as caping I rarely attempt the head due to time constraints and my desire to drink beer and relax.
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Funny :)
 
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