Which knife to choose for skinning game?
What to keep in mind when buying a hunting knife?
During a hunting trip, it is not at all about returning from a hunt with as much game as possible. Most of those who have had the opportunity to participate in such events agree that it is delving into the mysterious and inaccessible to humans every day natural world that provides the greatest pleasure. However, if an endeavor of this kind culminates in a bonus in the form of a hunted animal, then you can proceed in one of two ways - give it back to the buyback, or buy it back and try your hand at processing it yourself. Its first stage (right after gutting) is skinning. To be able to remove the skin from the animal relatively easily and quickly, it is necessary to use a special knife. Of course, there is no need to immediately invest in buying expensive, super-professional equipment. You can start your adventure with simpler, less advanced models, because, after all, you never know whether this kind of activity will want to repeat in the future.
What conditions a hunting knife should meet?
Above all, a hunting knife must be very sharp, not too long and have a curved blade. Taking into account the peculiarities of the wrist and hand movements they make during skinning, knives with a very short, even 3-cm blade work best, but, of course, the final choice should depend on individual preferences. As for the thickness of the blade, experts on the subject agree that a three-millimeter blade is completely sufficient.
Desirable features of hunting knives
When choosing a hunting knife, the type of blade material is not without significance. The most recommended knives for skinning - due to the fact that knives with such a purpose work most of the time in very humid conditions - are those with blades made of powder hardened stainless steel. For hunters who take to skinning infrequently, on the other hand, knives made of D2 rusty steel will be a completely sufficient option. To keep it in good shape, you only need to sharpen and oil it 2-3 times a year.
Hunting knives - recommended models
Among the hunting knives on offer at the Laplander store, for example, the Full Tang Knife Deer Stag 100 mm model by Muela deserves attention. The precise and durable blade is made of X50CrMoV15 steel, while the handle is made of deer antler. It is available complete with a leather scabbard.
