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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2013, 10:16:19 PM »
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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2013, 10:09:29 PM »
any blade you can keep sharp :tup:
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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2013, 10:31:15 PM »
 :yeah:
I should mention, the key to getting through skinning without resharpening is to always cut from the inside outward. Never cut from the outside inward.  :twocents:

 
But, you'll end up with more fleshing to do that way.  Kinda 6-1, half dozen to the other. I think it is worth it though. Believe it or not, there is less chance of cutting through a good hide if you cut towards it.
 
Around the tail, ankles, neck, I like a scalple. Otherwise I like my Kershaw or Puma Hunter. The Puma has heft and a radious that lends itself to skinning. Use your wrist to walk the complete radious of the blade. The Kershaw has a point so it is almost as useful as the scalple but stronger. (Stronger than a havalon too.)
 
On  another note... The Puma Hunter is heavy but really becomes a freeking utility tool just shy of a hatchet.
 
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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2013, 10:43:22 PM »
Used a havalon on my spring bear for the first time. Never looking back. Amazed I waited so long to get one.

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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #19 on: July 16, 2013, 10:44:12 PM »
Havalon only way to go lol
Yeah after all the looking around those are what I would go with myself, Going to pick one up soon.
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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #20 on: July 16, 2013, 10:53:57 PM »
I've used a Case XX for more years then I care to count. Its the only knife I use.

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Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #21 on: July 16, 2013, 10:58:18 PM »
I use a Cutco hunting knife.  Works like a champ!!!! 

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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #22 on: July 16, 2013, 11:06:45 PM »
Havalon piranta for skinning.  :tup: I use a gerber gator for tougher jobs.



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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #23 on: July 17, 2013, 06:14:22 AM »

 I use my Buck 110, I've been using the same knife for over twenty years now.  :tup:
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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #24 on: July 17, 2013, 10:21:55 AM »
Havalon only way to go lol
Yeah after all the looking around those are what I would go with myself, Going to pick one up soon.

I really like the concept of the havalon knives, especially the weight savings - but I've read so many reviews about how flimsy these knives and blades are.

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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #25 on: July 18, 2013, 10:33:19 AM »
I carry 4 knives and a Gerber game hatchet in my backpack. I carry a folding Buck with a gut hook, a custom made skinning Knife, a custom utility Knife and a small Gerber. I use the same set up for all game animals.
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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #26 on: July 18, 2013, 10:36:51 AM »
Havalon
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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #27 on: July 18, 2013, 10:41:53 AM »
the best tip, is to bring a sharpener with you  :tup:

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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #28 on: July 18, 2013, 11:35:18 AM »
the best tip, is to bring a sharpener with you  :tup:

You don't need one with a Havalon. They come with 20 extra surgical steel blades; easily replaced.
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Re: Blade choice for skinning a black bear?
« Reply #29 on: July 18, 2013, 11:39:54 AM »
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