Fleshing knife-how sharp?

[fratri]

I thought of that. I am more interested in hearing from those who are using them.

Seems it really ranges between “mine is razor sharp” to “keep it dull”. I may just have to find my own way through trial and error.

The one I have has a really sharp blade on one side and the other side is a fairly dull blade....When I first started I used to try and use the sharp side but found I would cut through the hide too easily.... Now I just use the dull side of the blade to push the membrane (not cut) but to push the membrane down/off.... I do find it easier to push that membrane (flushing the coyote) when it (the hide) has time to cool off...

[fratri]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PhqJdH6uIY

This may help

That was a great video...thanks for posting it

[dilly]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PhqJdH6uIY

This may help

It does...thanks Matt

[Goosesniper]

I have the same one. I wonder the same thing. The way it is. It doesn’t remove any flesh. POS.


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[dilly]

I have the same one. I wonder the same thing. The way it is. It doesn’t remove any flesh. POS.


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This is exactly what I was wondering...

So, let me explain again. I have fleshed four coyotes, two coons, and a skunk. I made a fleshing "knife" from a curved piece of lexan plexiglass attached to a 14" piece of hockey stick shaft. I read somewhere that this was good for a beginner because it couldn't be sharpened to an edge that would cut hide. It works. Like I said, I have used it, but it takes forever and a ton of elbow grease. After watching lots of videos and trying to improve my technique, I decided maybe a better knife would be the way to go. After receiving this one, I swear the edge is LESS sharp than my plexiglass one. Hence my post asking for information.

Regardless, I think I will try it "as is" and see how it works. I will sharpen as necessary to where I can get it to work. I was just looking for a nudge in the right direction.

[dilly]

The one I have has a really sharp blade on one side and the other side is a fairly dull blade....When I first started I used to try and use the sharp side but found I would cut through the hide too easily.... Now I just use the dull side of the blade to push the membrane (not cut) but to push the membrane down/off.... I do find it easier to push that membrane (flushing the coyote) when it (the hide) has time to cool off...

As always Frank, thanks for sharing your experiences.

[Saskfly]

Have seen guys use fleshing knifes from dull rounded paint peelers too razor sharp neckers. Tried a guys flesher that was a old 6 pound triangle lathe blade, dull as all get out. Did not even have handles. By the time I was done a raccoon my arms felt like they where going to fall off. He swore by it and put up a ton of fur each year. Some like dull edges other guys like razor sharp.

From experience you will cut hide starting with a razor sharp edge but if you can find the sweet spot a lot less elbow grease required.

Best advice I got was try different ones and when you find the one that works for you stick with it.


I am still looking lol


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