Blade choice for skinning a black bear?

[Ridgeratt]

I have started using a Lenox folding knife with the titanium blade.
They are wickedly sharp and the best selling point I see is the blades are shatterproof!!! 
Had a saleman just lay on the blade and it didn't bust!!
















LENOX UTILITY BLADES

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High speed steel edge with titanium coating keeps blades cutting after others have quit

SHATTERPROOF
Patented bi-metal construction allows blades to bend and flex without breaking

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Four notch design allows blade to extend further
 
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Dry wall
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[MatthewHunter98]

any blade you can keep sharp

[JackOfAllTrades]

 

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. 

 
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.
 
-Steve

[johnnyaustin44]

Used a havalon on my spring bear for the first time. Never looking back. Amazed I waited so long to get one.

[Smossy]

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.

[Hunterman]

I've used a Case XX for more years then I care to count. Its the only knife I use.

Hunterman(Tony)

[Austrian Hunter]

I use a Cutco hunting knife.  Works like a champ!!!! 

[Jellymon]

Havalon piranta for skinning.  I use a gerber gator for tougher jobs.

[Rooster1981]

 I use my Buck 110, I've been using the same knife for over twenty years now. 

[acnewman55]

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.

[Ripper]

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.

[pianoman9701]

Havalon

[JohnVH]

the best tip, is to bring a sharpener with you 

[pianoman9701]

the best tip, is to bring a sharpener with you 

You don't need one with a Havalon. They come with 20 extra surgical steel blades; easily replaced.

[Nape.257]

Puma Skinner