Knife question that I "should" know the answer to...

[Cuz]

What is the difference between a skinning knife and a capping knife? I mean I see the physical difference but why not use a capper for skinning or visa versa?
I ask because I'm wanting to order a custom knife for everyday skinning and that'll be good for capping 5-10 animals a year. Is this not a good idea? Should I have a skinner for skinning and a capper for capping?
Thanks

[Fargus]

You can never have too many knives.

[Allen]

The capping knife is smaller and easier to use more delicately, at the same time if you used it for skinning that would dull the blade more which doesn't help with capping. Could you use either, yep. If I only had one it would be a capping knife. But I got both, so I always have a sharp one around.

[tookeymonster]

You can never have too many knives.

i like this

[Rabidbowhunter]

If your not going to be skinning to many animals either one will work for you. Like said above the capping knife can be used for finer work but if your just trying to get them cleaned and in the cooler go with either. I have tons of knives just because I hate dull knives when trying to clean something.

[Cuz]

I have a ton of knives too. Just wanting a "custom" made knife and can't decide which style to with for my situation. Skin about 3-10 hogs/deer a month and cape probably about 8 a year. Guess I need both. Maybe just the capper custom...

[Draco]

Caping knives are much smaller than skinning knives. They have a slimmer grind and a finer edge for cutting around eyes and lips. They would not make a good skinner.

[k9trainer]

That's why everytime I see a stic skinner I can't help but try and buy it LOL

[unomasj]

Get a good skinner and buy a scalpel and box of blades for caping. The scalpel works great and when the blade gets dull just pop in a new one.

[Geezy Rider]

Get a good skinner and buy a scalpel and box of blades for caping. The scalpel works great and when the blade gets dull just pop in a new one.

That's how I've seen taxi's do it in the field.

[Cuz]

Get a good skinner and buy a scalpel and box of blades for caping. The scalpel works great and when the blade gets dull just pop in a new one.

Not a bad idea....

[jerp]

I too have a weakness for knives. I finally threw away the Cabela's Cutlery catalog - it was just too tempting. My knife bag is full - I could tag-out on deer for several years and never use the same knife twice. I need to concentrate on the first step - actually killing the deer, so I can use the knife!

[oneforthewall]

If you get the time, come by the shop. I have some knives ,capers both custom and stock, for you to try and see what you like.

[Blue Eagle2]

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