December 4, 200619 yr A friend asked me to make this as a christmas gift for his father. His dad likes hunting rabbits, for the table. But he has quite severe arthritis in his hands and has trouble opening the old folding knife he uses for skinning. The bulbous handle shape is designed to make it easier for him to grip. The little piece between the choil and the finger groove should stop his hand sliding forwards onto the sharpened part of the blade. It's a bit 'pointy' for a skinner but that's what he wanted, as it matches the shape of the blade he is used to. (We traced around the old blade and made a template). It's probably worn into that shape from years of sharpening. The blade is made from 52100, the handle is stabilised oak, with internal pins. It's nice to make a knife that you know is really going to be usefull to someone. one_rod.
December 5, 200619 yr Nice knife, One Rod. I like the rustic hand crafted look, and much prefer it over the shiny factory look. (This is a compliment!)
December 5, 200619 yr Hi all Havent been in for about 100 yrs Puter couldnt swim But xxxx it is nice to arrive and see soemthing like that skinner .Practical.not overembellished and looks like it would feel good doing the task for which it was it is designed . Xxxxxx nice bit of work JOB
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