St Judes Tippit Knife??

tippit · April 19, 2015, 12:29:00 PM

This past year has been a bit tuff with a total knee surgery in July and back surgery in December. I haven't been in my forge since last June. But I'm happy to report that both surgeries went quite well and I am feeling great! So I've been forging like mad for the past 3 weeks.

Now the decision for St Judes...Skinner or Camp/Kitchen blade. These two are unfinished in fact the skinner just came out of the tempering oven. Do I go with a 7 1/2 inch skinner or an 11 inch camp/kitchen knife?? Either will be finished with a nice handle and probably a Kydex sheath. Guess I'll have to ponder that while I'm turkey hunting in Nebraska next week

tippit

ron w · April 19, 2015, 12:36:00 PM

I'm a fan of the skinner......but that's just me!

KyStickbow · April 19, 2015, 12:37:00 PM

Glad your feeling better...and either of those two would be a great choice.

tippit · April 19, 2015, 12:49:00 PM

Actually there is one other blade to be stirred into that pot. My Ulu inspired skinner. Help me with your choice...tippit

awbowman · April 19, 2015, 12:52:00 PM

Not to throw in another choice, but about a neck knife Jeff, you ever do something like that?

Alexander Traditional · April 19, 2015, 12:54:00 PM

The camp,kitchen knife is very cool.

Huntrdfk · April 19, 2015, 12:56:00 PM

That Ulu skinner would do it for me, that is a nice design.

David

Shinken · April 19, 2015, 12:56:00 PM

Either of the skinners would be my choice Doc!

If I had to choose, I would select the 7.5 skinner over the ulu-style.

Either way - it will be a blessing for the kids!

THANK YOU for your generosity and willingness to support!

Keep the wind in your face and drop the string on a *big* Tom!

Shoot straight, Shinken

tippit · April 19, 2015, 01:33:00 PM

awbowman,
Kydex really shines for a neck because it holds the knife so firmly in place.

Unless you are talking about the original Native American neck knives!

Ga.boy · April 19, 2015, 01:34:00 PM

The camp,kitchen knife would be my choice. I love the design of that one and unfortunately I spend a lot more time in the kitchen now a days than I do skinning game.

Florida lime · April 19, 2015, 01:35:00 PM

I'd vote the 7.5" skinner, but I'd like any of them !

Sean B · April 19, 2015, 01:39:00 PM

Hey Tippit, I'm digging the skinner myself!! Glad to hear that you're on the mend!! Getting any fishing in, or are you too busy being "retired"???

Ga.boy · April 19, 2015, 01:42:00 PM

I was typing when you posted the neck knives. All I can say is WOW!!

April 19, 2015, 02:09:00 PM

My vote would be for either of the skinners, but I'm sure whatever you do, it will be a great addition to anyones collection!

And I'm glad to hear that your surgeries went well, and you are doing great!

Bisch

Kopper1013 · April 19, 2015, 02:15:00 PM

I like the ulu but since it's for the kids, what about one for each board, lol stire that pot

PaPaFrank · April 19, 2015, 02:18:00 PM

Hey Jeff I'm so glad the surgery went well ... I'm very partial to a skinner, but then you threw out the neck knives and ....

Sam McMichael · April 19, 2015, 02:39:00 PM

The camp knife gets my vote.

Tyler C. Moore · April 19, 2015, 02:43:00 PM

Your ulu skinner is an absolute beauty !!! Looks like the perfect knife to me!! Either way it's a wonderful donation to a great cause!! Good luck in Nebraska

collofthewild · April 19, 2015, 02:44:00 PM

The ulu inspire skinner gets my vote. Reminiscent of a Nessmuk style knife; I really like it!

collofthewild · April 19, 2015, 02:46:00 PM

Jeff, are those convex edges on your knives?