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« on: November 19, 2009, 08:55:01 AM »
what is everyones favorite fleshing knife?
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2009, 09:06:53 AM »
Sheffield. It's very expensive but worth every penny.
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2009, 12:20:34 PM »
Here is my set of knifes that I use.

The top item is my sharpener. I don't leave home without it. I use it during all processes to restore the edge on all the knifes.
The second is a Messermister curved paring knife. I use this for all of my skinning processes except for splitting lips.
The third knife is my primary fleshing knife. It's Forschner. About a $30 to $40 knife.
The forth knife is another fleshing knife that I use on bigger animals. Again a Foschner in the $35 range.

Tip: Spend money on GOOD knifes. They are your main tools. And get a sharpener that you can EASILY use during your skinning and fleshing processes.

I have access to all of the knifes and the sharpener in the photo. I can get you pricing if you want. Go to www.villagetaxidermist.com and send me an email.

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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2009, 12:40:32 PM »
Same paring beak knife as Doug. 
Plus a regular paring knife by the same maker, a #11 havel scalpel and a #22 havel scalpel.
I also have a flushing knife I made myself from another knife that works really good on certain animals.
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« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2009, 02:34:41 PM »
X2 perca
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2009, 09:36:22 PM »
Ulu knife.  These things are amazing and easy on the wrist.

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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2009, 09:48:50 PM »
They come on fleshing machines.  I use knives to butcher, field dress, and cut capes off hides.  For fleshing I use a round knife.
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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2009, 10:15:07 PM »
I must admit George is right again.  I finally broke down and bought a fleshing machine and I do very little by hand anymore.  Best move I ever made (as far as taxidermy goes).  If I do any fleshing by hand it is with the Ulu knife, but no knife works like the machine.
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2009, 11:33:07 PM »
I use the exact same knife that is pictured above. The Forschner in the middle.  I keep it razor sharp and it does all the work, all I have to do is keep it pointed in the right direction. I bought mine through  hantover.com . If you do a little searching you will find them for around $20.
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« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2009, 08:38:15 AM »
Quote from: George on November 19, 2009, 09:48:50 PM
They come on fleshing machines.  I use knives to butcher, field dress, and cut capes off hides.  For fleshing I use a round knife.
    What fleshing machine do you recomend  ?
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« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2009, 10:03:51 AM »
Compared to a knife?  ANY OF THEM.  Except maybe that Authentic "Table Model".
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« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2009, 06:22:47 PM »
Thank    you to everyone for all the info. appreciate it .
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