Camp/Elk Blade

[tippit]

My son Zach called me today all excited, he is official to hunt elk in Crested Butte this season...got his bowhunter safety certificate & tag. Not only will this be his first hunting season...but he also joined Trad Gang too.  SkiHard--Zach Springer!!

Having never skinned an elk, I'm not sure want one looks for in an Elk knife. Do you use your regular deer skinner/caper or go for something bigger like this 10 incher?  Actually I guess I don't have to worry as Zach is forging his own knives now too.  Proud Dad...tippit

OAL 10 inches, 5160 with dark brown stained Bird's Eye Maple...

 

[Lin Rhea]

That knife would work good for elk Jeff. I'm thinking of the back straps and hams being thicker than deer. A small folding saw would complete the skinning package and he'd be set for the long hike in. I've skinned and deboned a few.

I've been back over Keebler Pass and Westward into the wilderness area after Elk in years past.

[Matty]

The best size is like that which you have sent me jeff. At least for all the basics. Boning out and skinning. Once it's off and air dried for a few days. I use a fillet knife for cutting off the dried to expose the tenderized meat.

[Bill Kissner]

I have found that for boning out any animal, I prefer a couple small 4 inch blade fillet knives. You need 2 so someone can be sharpening one while you use the other.

[FerretWYO]

That will make a great back country boning knife Jeff.