This one was a custom, one off order from a friend. He was inspired by the KOA Muskrat but has large hands and finds their handles to be very uncomfortable. He also wanted a blade length that was longer and taller to be more efficient in medium to large game animals. I made this one in AEB-L steel and handled it with bead blasted black canvas micarta and stainless pins. He got a camoflauged Kydex sheath. I think he will like it...
That's different
Quote from: Graps on March 23, 2019, 05:56:41 PM
That's different
Yep. It's quite unique. Roman wants if for almost exclusively using it to cape hides out and flesh hides. I suppose for that it would be a pretty efficient design. It's just not really the shape that I think of first when it comes to a hunting or skinning knife. Sometimes as a custom knifemaker you get asked to do specialty/niche tools. This is one of them.
Yep. That's different but looks like it would work well. Would be interesting to hear some feedback on it after some field use.
Neat design. I can see where that would be beneficial when doin a bunch of skinning.
I would think sharpening it would be bugger :dunno:
Quote from: Bvas on March 25, 2019, 08:05:31 PM
Neat design. I can see where that would be beneficial when doin a bunch of skinning.
I would think sharpening it would be bugger :dunno:
It really wasn't as bad to grind out on my knife grinder. I thought the curved point would be a huge pain but I was wrong. I recommended he get a Worksharp Knife and Tool Sharpener for it so he could just pull through and go around the tip. I also imagine this one won't be fun on a bench stone to sharpen.
Great looking Skinner. Your friend will love it. I've used a Knives of Alaska "Muskrat" for years. T. Asbell made me a neck sheath for it several years ago. Keith Murr (Murr Custom Kiives) started offering this style knife at my suggestion. If your interested take a look at his web site. It might look different to you but it is the most functional skinner I've ever used. Thanks for sharing.