Semi-skinner design

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on_the_edge

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Can anyone sell me on the semi-skinner design that looks a bit like a nessmuk, but with a slightly less pronounced "hump" up front? I am not looking for what someone may or may not have used decades ago, but am looking for real world experiences by you folks. Does anyone feel that it would be as or more versatile than a drop point hunter for activities that one would reasonably use a hunter?

Thanks folks! :)
 
those swept bullnosed designs are pretty sweet, they have a more pronounced point than most nessmuks but still have a LOT of belly. That said, there are dozens of big belly skinners out there...
 
I used to own an actual Loveless semi skinner and I thought it was a great little utility design. It would do anything you needed a skinner to do but with a little more useable point.
 
Not sure if this could be described as a Semi skinner or not, maybe an over sized one, but this Dave Farmer design looks mighty handy !

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Pitdog,
You have the right idea as that design is very similar. Does anyone have any experience using this style of blade? What is it great for and not so great for? I'm sure it would excel as a true skinner, but what about other camp, kitchen, and utility things?
 
Chris, not trying to self promote but I make a Semi Skinner Hunter model that has worked well with the hunters that have gotten one from me. I have also used the first one I made awhile back that has done well as a skinner. The dip in the spine makes it nice for your fore finger to aid in the skinning process. It has a pronounced point and just enough belly for gutting. I've used it to butcher deer also. It can double as a field knife as I have carried it in the past on camping trips. There are alot of different semi skinner designs out there. Both custom and factory. One that comes to mind is Blade Tech's Pro Hunter folder. Spyderco made a version of it in the past.
Scott
 
I guess this one would fall into that catagory, looks like it would make a very vesatile blade !

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Scott,
There is absolutely no problem with a little self-promotion. It's all good. :thumbup::cool:

I appreciate the input guys. You've definitely helped me to decide what I want to do. :thumbup:
 
I personally think they're a great design for all around utility, but definitely excells at slicing/skinning. This one is my favorite traditional fixed blade in fact.

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3 and a half inch blade, and exactly 8" OAL. Full tang, but very light as you'll notice it's pretty thin with a distal taper. I've carried it afield as my only knife many times while hunting, as well as traditional bushcrafting/camping. It's done everything I've needed a knife to do. Rabbits, quail, mule deer, makes phenomenal feather sticks because of that upswept belly, fireboards and trap whittling, etc. The filework on the spine makes for a nice secure grip when covered in blood, and also work well for striking a ferro rod.

Granted, I don't baton, so I can't speak to that, but I imagine the thin stock wouldn't be ideal for it. I have no doubts the 1095 could handle the beating, but your baton most likely wouldn't. For a utility/hunting knife though that occasionally pulls double duty for light carving and whittling, I think it's great.:thumbup:


Gautier
 
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That is one thin knife. OnTheEdge, check out the Old Hickory cabbage knives, if you want to try something similar to see if it's the feel you're looking for. They are made from thin high carbon steel and cost maybe two or three bucks on ebay...
 
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