75 lbs hahahahahah just stop please that’s the what the world record weight is , if you get that coyote and actually get a real weight u will be completely shocked that it’s only 20-30 lbs .
@@mike0566 I weighed him mike. He was the biggest coyote I've ever seen. I still have at least 20 lbs of meat in the fridge from him so I'm sorry you find it hard to believe.
I have a caribou knife, it is by far my favorite. It is more like your post knife than any of the others. Keep up the videos your doing a great service to many who are interested but have no mentor. Thank you!
Thanks for doing these informative videos man. this is my 2nd trapping season and haven't found anyone local to shadow for pointers or questions, so these are truly helpful. I can trap em pretty good, but everything after that is a learning curve (still have trouble finding the ears before it's too late, lol)
Great info! Though I can't imagine using anything but my necker, that and switching to and a pvc beam has changed my world in the fur shed.....and I will gladly give you credit for pushing me in that direction
Thanks, good video. I'm a long time tanner and have a collection of scraping knives, though mostly home made. I was lucky enough to find a couple of the old school wide type traditional knives that I cherish. I'm actually working on a design now optimized for general tanning work. The wide knife from austria is made from a scythe blade. That is why the handles are really off center, because that is where to back rib of the blade already is. I've got one I made in the forge from an old scythe blade, but I folded the blade over and forged them into tangs that are more on the centerline of the blade. it works pretty well as I remember. Anyway, good video to have out there. I've been meaning to do a video on these as well.
Great videos! As a newbie, I would really appreciate a track identification video, in mud, snow, & etc. Have you considered doing one? Thanks for sharing your experience!
Have you considered doing a video about the different skinning knifes you use? Also how often you tend to touch up the edges throughout an evening of skinning?
another fix i prefer but just my opinion.....wrap thin carpet on fleshing board.....its more forgiving and you Don't ding up board.......it wears out replace it?
Good video Stu. I think that not having the right knife has been my problem, so this season I'm selling my fur green. I would really like to be more proficient in handling my fur so I guess I have a new necker in my future. Take care.
Stu please pass along to new Trappers: If you've never had a fleshing knife, especially a razor sharp one you need to put a few things in your brain so you don't die: 1.) Never "cross the break" with your hands. Meaning, Don't wrap it in a "sheath" that requires you to put your hand around to unfurl it. Just don't do it. Make or buy an "ax-like sheath." 2.) Make a flat rack for it to sit on the ground with dowel rods that sort of hold it in place, or put it back in its container. Do not ever leave it out like you might another knife because you will be tricked. You have multiple things at play here different than your Bushcraft knife: 1.) It's curved so if you put it on a table, part may stick out and if you "brush by" with the back of your hand, you could cut off your hand. 2.) It's long, so see point #1 about not brushing against it. 3.) Often not only is only-one-side of the knife sharp, but only one side of THAT one-side is sharpened....but it's razor sharp. So eventually you're going to cut yourself if you do not follow this advice herein. I just think this needs to be brought to people's attention as being "regular outdoors-y careful" landed me in the emergency room and thank God it was (I think) only stitches. One wrong slip and you're dead.
Stu great video as always. I see all the great furs put up behind you. I think it would be cool to see a video of what NAFA comes back with. I saw rayn 5911 do one on hes yotes. Thank you
When I first got started being a broke kid lucky enough to have grandparents who once trapped got all traps stakes sifter n so on lock stock n barrel all but a fleshing knife i used a machete worked ok awkward no doubt how nice was to get n actually fleshing knife 2seasons later
nice video. I really enjoy my post knife. Do you sharpen your post the same as your necker video? If not will you do a video of how you sharpen it. Thanks
I just purchased a Sheffield 12x3 for my first fleshing knife probably not a good first choice for this style of knife, as I've heard they are very sharp, and can ruin a hide, but I wanted to start with a good one. So what can I expect with a Sheffield knife are they sweet to use? I just want to hear the good points about this style in particular or a similar knife on par i.e. style,steel quality, sharpness, etcetera.
C D Kennedy personally the Sheffield is a little to big of a knife for me unless i'm doing buckskins or real big stuff. that said its all personal preference and what you get used to. best of luck
+chieffan92588 no really personal preference. some prefer a heavier knife for beaver. biggest thing is get one with a sharp side as well as a pushing side
yamahondazuki95 not sure i understand your question. i use a true first cut knife for skinning. if your talking about a knife for shaving than anyone with a sharp side.
I got one of those basic standard knives and I can't stand it. I don't have a grinder and find out pointless to buy one just to sharpen a cheaply made crap knife. I've tried to sharpen the edge with stones and what not but it doesn't work. I also bought a tool that on some sites say it's a fleshing knives and some say it's a scraper. it only has one handle and doesn't really work any better.
I hate the square handles on the Post knife. They are very uncomfortable in my old hands. The Lee Steinmeyer knife is the perfect size and shape, and vey comfortable to use. The fact that it is beautifully hand made by a great gentleman, and fellow trapper, is just 'frosting on the cake'. I have the sharp on both side model, and rolled the edge on the 'pushing side' with a steel, just to 'tone it down a little'. Charlie
Why don't you post any videos of yourself? Maybe if you talked for 15 minutes about a certain subject we can critic the way your speech pattern works. Just a thought, it's rude to tell others their flaws when you don't even present yourself for judgement.
P.S. Him, along with myself, and YOU have filler words we use. That's a fact. His filler words are actually "you know" that he uses to combine thoughts but, that's fine. Because his message still gets through clearly and it's helpful to people not only focused on how he talks, but more so what his message is. I hope this helps you work on your character.
I would love to see some videos on trapping squirrels, skinning them and boarding them. I know it's not an animal you commonly work with but with your knowledge in the field, I could learn a great deal. Furthermore, if you're looking for more content ideas, this is an avenue that you could pursue. Finally, thank you for all the work you put into these videos!
I probably should have paid more attention to this video when I first watched it. Just bought my first Minnesota Trapline Fleshing Knife and boy was it a pain to get started on my fallow doe hide. I just couldn’t get it going, started loosing ton of hair from underside. Guess I’ll try again with the next derr
Hay could you do another trap supply room tour? And was wondering what state you're out of? Thanks for all the help your videos have helped me. Keep them coming next year.
Hunter go read my latest comment here if you haven't gotten a fleshing knife yet. ua-cam.com/video/CRz99vsKXrQ/v-deo.html&lc=Ugwz64ERoDKHV1jNizp4AaABAg
What’s the best way to go about dulling the edge? I just went from the cheap skinny knife to a 16” fleshing knife from Green English. Much sturdier knife, but it came with both edges sharp & with my being used to the cheap skinny knife with the duller edges, I butchered the first beaver pelt I did. I did decrease the angle of my beam so that I was pushing out more than down.
My cat and best friend was taken from me last night by coyotes. I will wear their flesh leather thanks to your videos!
The alpha male
@@navarre1642 He was the alpha. Maybe weighed about 65-75lbs
75 lbs hahahahahah just stop please that’s the what the world record weight is , if you get that coyote and actually get a real weight u will be completely shocked that it’s only 20-30 lbs .
@@mike0566 I weighed him mike. He was the biggest coyote I've ever seen. I still have at least 20 lbs of meat in the fridge from him so I'm sorry you find it hard to believe.
Marc dude you mistakenly shot the farmers calf , there is no way you are eating that dog , are u sure it wasn’t a wolf
I have a caribou knife, it is by far my favorite. It is more like your post knife than any of the others. Keep up the videos your doing a great service to many who are interested but have no mentor. Thank you!
One of the best information sessions on fleshing knives. You stuck to the facts and didn't over complicate.
fishandwildlife thanks
first year trapping your video are awesome for a beginner like me.
Just bought a Post and its definitely the best i have used. Thanks for your great videos. Keep um coming
Well, at least this video still has monitization. I clicked the ad and kept it up for to duration! Good luck with this all man!
Thanks for doing these informative videos man. this is my 2nd trapping season and haven't found anyone local to shadow for pointers or questions, so these are truly helpful. I can trap em pretty good, but everything after that is a learning curve (still have trouble finding the ears before it's too late, lol)
Great info! Though I can't imagine using anything but my necker, that and switching to and a pvc beam has changed my world in the fur shed.....and I will gladly give you credit for pushing me in that direction
backyardmeat thanks. glad the pvc is working out for you
On a budget here and was wrestlin with what to get. Bit the bullet n finally bought a post. Excellent knife, good advice.
Thanks, good video. I'm a long time tanner and have a collection of scraping knives, though mostly home made. I was lucky enough to find a couple of the old school wide type traditional knives that I cherish. I'm actually working on a design now optimized for general tanning work. The wide knife from austria is made from a scythe blade. That is why the handles are really off center, because that is where to back rib of the blade already is. I've got one I made in the forge from an old scythe blade, but I folded the blade over and forged them into tangs that are more on the centerline of the blade. it works pretty well as I remember. Anyway, good video to have out there. I've been meaning to do a video on these as well.
Great videos! As a newbie, I would really appreciate a track identification video, in mud, snow, & etc. Have you considered doing one? Thanks for sharing your experience!
oneoldboot have't considered that thanks
x2 on the Post knife. I switched to it this year after using the Nekker for 4 years. Works great on our big western coyotes.
If you can talk about shaving a beaver with a straight face, you must be a pro.😃
Great, in-depth and informative video. Thanks alot.
+Joseph Watkins thanks
Have you considered doing a video about the different skinning knifes you use? Also how often you tend to touch up the edges throughout an evening of skinning?
dthomas913 thanks i will. i will touch up every couple critters
Good info shared. I'm going to make a pvc beam for next season. Il make it to match the curve of my necker.
Huntnfishnuts thanks
another fix i prefer but just my opinion.....wrap thin carpet on fleshing board.....its more forgiving and you Don't ding up board.......it wears out replace it?
As usual, another great video. I've been putting money aside for a Necker. Thanks!
Jeffrich308 thanks
I got two cheap fleshing knives for everything except beaver. Imma get a new fleshing knife for beaver
I wonder, would the necker 600 be good for deer and bigger animals like that?
Good video Stu. I think that not having the right knife has been my problem, so this season I'm selling my fur green. I would really like to be more proficient in handling my fur so I guess I have a new necker in my future. Take care.
Sam Rickrode thanks
I agree that the post knife is hands down the best fleshing knife it's the only one I use in my fur shed
Kansastrapper right on. very quality knife
Stu please pass along to new Trappers: If you've never had a fleshing knife, especially a razor sharp one you need to put a few things in your brain so you don't die:
1.) Never "cross the break" with your hands. Meaning, Don't wrap it in a "sheath" that requires you to put your hand around to unfurl it. Just don't do it. Make or buy an "ax-like sheath."
2.) Make a flat rack for it to sit on the ground with dowel rods that sort of hold it in place, or put it back in its container. Do not ever leave it out like you might another knife because you will be tricked. You have multiple things at play here different than your Bushcraft knife: 1.) It's curved so if you put it on a table, part may stick out and if you "brush by" with the back of your hand, you could cut off your hand. 2.) It's long, so see point #1 about not brushing against it. 3.) Often not only is only-one-side of the knife sharp, but only one side of THAT one-side is sharpened....but it's razor sharp. So eventually you're going to cut yourself if you do not follow this advice herein.
I just think this needs to be brought to people's attention as being "regular outdoors-y careful" landed me in the emergency room and thank God it was (I think) only stitches. One wrong slip and you're dead.
Thank you ! Exactly what i was looking for.....
Great information, and nice collection of knives.
***** thanks
How do I take the deer hide out of the freezer and get it ready to unthaw and get it read to flesh the hide. I have never done this and I am a girl.
Stu great video as always. I see all the great furs put up behind you. I think it would be cool to see a video of what NAFA comes back with. I saw rayn 5911 do one on hes yotes. Thank you
Luke Leonard thanks. prices are very low this year, be lucky to sell the majority this year.
Useful information as always Stu! Good overview.
Todd Wittenmyer thanks
Here's a question: Which one you prefer for a small animal, such as a ground hog or rabbit versus a large animal such as a deer?
Did you say 'learning curve on those curved knives?
When I first got started being a broke kid lucky enough to have grandparents who once trapped got all traps stakes sifter n so on lock stock n barrel all but a fleshing knife i used a machete worked ok awkward no doubt how nice was to get n actually fleshing knife 2seasons later
I am wondering if you think the Necker 600 would be a good beginners knife? Or would that post knife be better?
I would like to know if you push or cut when you flesh I realize the difference with a badger versus a bobcat but razor sharp sounds like damaged fur
Great info and thanks for sharing.
NSTRAPPERHUNTER thanks
Nice video Thanks for sharing.
Robert Farrell thanks
Out of the post knife and the necker knife which would you prefer for coyotes? I have that cheap one and it sucks ass
Great video
nice video. I really enjoy my post knife. Do you sharpen your post the same as your necker video? If not will you do a video of how you sharpen it. Thanks
J Burgess thanks. yes i do. with the post being made of very hard steel it does not need sharpened very often.
What fleshing knife would be best all around knife for otter ,beaver an mink i had a cheep one when I use to trap an it sucked
GET THE MOST EXPENSIVE
can you do an over veiw on the necker and the post knife and does the post have a sharp and a dule side
NADJIWON CRITTERCONTROL yes the post has a sharp and dull side
I just purchased a Sheffield 12x3 for my first fleshing knife probably not a good first choice for this style of knife, as I've heard they are very sharp, and can ruin a hide, but I wanted to start with a good one. So what can I expect with a Sheffield knife are they sweet to use? I just want to hear the good points about this style in particular or a similar knife on par i.e. style,steel quality, sharpness, etcetera.
C D Kennedy personally the Sheffield is a little to big of a knife for me unless i'm doing buckskins or real big stuff. that said its all personal preference and what you get used to. best of luck
Great video on fleshing knives. ive allways used the cheapies, id like to get a good one .so where can I buy a post knife?Thanks
James Irvin thanks. the have a wedsite with a list of dealers
Best fleshing knife for beaver,otter, mink but won't break the bank
Does it really matter what knives you use on particular furs? or is it just a preference?
+chieffan92588 no really personal preference. some prefer a heavier knife for beaver. biggest thing is get one with a sharp side as well as a pushing side
very informative as always !
Robert Horner thanks
Which knife do you prefer to use as your "first cut knife"?
yamahondazuki95 not sure i understand your question. i use a true first cut knife for skinning. if your talking about a knife for shaving than anyone with a sharp side.
Post & caribou was my go to . Sheffield was ok .
Thanks for sharing .
john cole your welcome
I use an old corn cutter to flesh my animals lol. It works.
Does fleshing the way you do with a knife take the place of fleshing wheel? Or is that still needed for pre tanning?
This is the same thing only your actually doing work not using an air compressed wheel
have you ever heard of or used any of the tools from a company called Wiebe??
I will say using an old lown more blade worls but it is rough.
How do you sharpen a POST fleshing knife,once the become dull.
trisha richter ua-cam.com/video/boSTpBWa4kU/v-deo.html
Where do you get the pvc fleshing beams at?
David Walker I make them
where do you buy the the post knifes at
+Conner Young google them. lots of trapping supply places sell them
Okay thanks
does that post knife have a 10 inch blade?
Matt Mings yeah
what do you sharpen them with
+Seth Brissette i have a video on sharpening fleshing knives
once you get it dialed in way you want it i never use anything but butcher steel a stone just removes too much metal...
I got one of those basic standard knives and I can't stand it. I don't have a grinder and find out pointless to buy one just to sharpen a cheaply made crap knife. I've tried to sharpen the edge with stones and what not but it doesn't work. I also bought a tool that on some sites say it's a fleshing knives and some say it's a scraper. it only has one handle and doesn't really work any better.
Yeah that scraper is not made made for fleshing. You only buy quality once
you can get a grinder for like $10 hope this helps
R.I.P NAFA.
I hate the square handles on the Post knife. They are very uncomfortable in my old hands.
The Lee Steinmeyer knife is the perfect size and shape, and vey comfortable to use. The fact that it is beautifully hand made by a great gentleman, and fellow trapper, is just 'frosting on the cake'. I have the sharp on both side model, and rolled the edge on the 'pushing side' with a steel, just to 'tone it down a little'. Charlie
I want this knifes brother
Trying to use a large rasp as a fleshing knife doesn't work very well. Haha
He sound like albersstuff but with a slightly lower voice 😆
🍳
to be honest not being rude or anything I watch a lot of your videos I know I'm not subscriber but I think you say ah ah a lot that's kind of rude
Why don't you post any videos of yourself? Maybe if you talked for 15 minutes about a certain subject we can critic the way your speech pattern works. Just a thought, it's rude to tell others their flaws when you don't even present yourself for judgement.
P.S. Him, along with myself, and YOU have filler words we use. That's a fact. His filler words are actually "you know" that he uses to combine thoughts but, that's fine. Because his message still gets through clearly and it's helpful to people not only focused on how he talks, but more so what his message is. I hope this helps you work on your character.
it sure was pretty tho...
ps..........lol.........if they come in rosewood i'll pay the price lol
I would love to see some videos on trapping squirrels, skinning them and boarding them. I know it's not an animal you commonly work with but with your knowledge in the field, I could learn a great deal. Furthermore, if you're looking for more content ideas, this is an avenue that you could pursue. Finally, thank you for all the work you put into these videos!
Tried fleshing today and I suck at it
Would like one of those Seymour Austrian made knives but have yet to find one.
I probably should have paid more attention to this video when I first watched it. Just bought my first Minnesota Trapline Fleshing Knife and boy was it a pain to get started on my fallow doe hide. I just couldn’t get it going, started loosing ton of hair from underside. Guess I’ll try again with the next derr
Hay could you do another trap supply room tour? And was wondering what state you're out of? Thanks for all the help your videos have helped me. Keep them coming next year.
HTF Outdoors IL
Just bought a post. It works like a dream.
Amazing knife.
I thought the Wiebe Elite was a good one. No comparison.
I personally use a draw knife that is really sharp
Stu I am real partial to the Post. I have 2 of them plus several of his skinning and pelting knives. Good video
Stew Frerotte
Stewart Frerotte thanks
Good stuff
Nice collection.
TimberLineNorth thanks
I'm thirteen and I'm wondering what is green fur?
Hunter Huffman green fur is fur that is skinned but not put up.
Oh ok thanks for answering
Hunter go read my latest comment here if you haven't gotten a fleshing knife yet. ua-cam.com/video/CRz99vsKXrQ/v-deo.html&lc=Ugwz64ERoDKHV1jNizp4AaABAg
thanks for the video it was great
Fox Harbor Archers thanks hope it helps
Would you recommend a weiber 12"
No experience with it
If fleshing is done with the help of grinder machine with steel cutting blade it becomes very easy
I really do apologize I don't know if it's you or that your stage fright or something but still the truth
What’s the best way to go about dulling the edge? I just went from the cheap skinny knife to a 16” fleshing knife from Green English. Much sturdier knife, but it came with both edges sharp & with my being used to the cheap skinny knife with the duller edges, I butchered the first beaver pelt I did. I did decrease the angle of my beam so that I was pushing out more than down.