A mini skinner

[Von Gruff]

I got an order for a mini skinner done to his own supplied pattern so ground it up this morning so I could get it heat treated with the other blades that were to be done today. A very small knife with a 3 inch blade and 3 1/2 inch handle which will be red deer antler

This isn't my design but there is something quiet nice about the blade shape so I reworked it a little to make a pattern with a 3 1/4 inch blade of the same shape but a fraction deeper with a little less recurve and a 3 3/4 in handle. It will make a very handy EDC/skinner. I will post a pic of the pattern of my take on this mini skinner tomorrow.

 

[Rick Otts]

Looks nice Von!

 

[Kevin Zito]

I really like that blade shape. Nice point and nice belly.

 

[Von Gruff]

Thanks guys. It is the clients design but I do like the blade shape as it has all the elements for a very usable knife in multiple situations from rabbits to deer.

 

[Von Gruff]

This is my take on what a mini skinner should be like. The 3 1/4 in blade is just enough to do cover most chores in the field and the handle sits comfortable on four fingers

 

[Von Gruff]

I am going to offer this mini skinner in two versions. One as shown will be the "Compact Mini" and anoter with a stadard sized handle will be the "Classic Mini". I will post a comparitive pic later in the day.

 

[Von Gruff]

So for those who prefer a standard sized handle I will do the mini skinner in two versions.
The top one is the compact mini skinner and the lower one is the classic mini skinner.

Both have the same 3 1/4 in blade with the only difference being the length of the handle

This is the compact mini skinner in hand. This is an eminently suitable knife for a younger hunter but still usable throughout their hunting life .

The classic mini skinner in hand

 

[Kevin Zito]

Love it! Very nice skinner!

 

[DanF]

I really like the belly on that one and the longer handle look comfy to my eye. Waiting to see it completed.

 

[Von Gruff]

This one is all finished now apart from sharpening and the sheath that will be done tomorrow. Thought it might be a little limiting in hand but have been surprised at just how usable it will be although my slightly longer compact and classic mini skinners wil sit a little better in hand.