Sold some fur finally.

[justwannano]

I watched a skinning demo at one of the national trapper conventions here in Iowa one time.

I also go to the state conventions when they are close .

The demonstrator just took an hatchet and cut the front legs off about 3" below the carcass on coons and coyotes. Then he didn't have to fool with the forelegs at all.

Those guys are amazing how fast they can skin a critter. I really learn something new each time I sit through one of those. Sometimes its hard though because everyone has their own methods and aren't shy about telling the guy next to them about it when the demonstrator is talking

I just use a cheap fleshing knife I bought at one convention. Don't even know if it has a brand name. Foe me, its kinda hard to justify spending much money on something that I won't see any money back on. If its so good that it saves lots of time someone will copy it and sell it cheaper anyway.