I've used larger knives for the initial tummy cut, but mostly use a sharp pocket knife with my trigger finger on the point, then go from the sternum to the crotch.

Yes, Green River no doubt made this design first, but I know this one was a Case, because about 10 of us bought from the same hardware store.
Pap

Randall GTR in FWI and my favorite Green river skinner.

Here is an 11-3 like the Captain's except in brass.

And,

My picture ain't as good as his!

[quote=pappy19]I've used larger knives for the initial tummy cut, but mostly use a sharp pocket knife with my trigger finger on the point, then go from the sternum to the crotch.



That's what made the Ol' Buck 110 famous!

Ideally, I use "2" RMKs for most skinning and gutting jobs. I have skinned and gutted a boatload, folks...and that ain't no hay! There are many evenings when it seems as though every member of my hunting camp hauls a whitetail or hog in. That leads to a lot of skinning.
I have no idea which way this build will go but I enjoy the fact that it is getting so much "air play"! Guess we're all just missin' the woods! Keep it going and let's hear from the "civilians" in all of this...the people who don't hunt and want this knife for a totally different purpose.
What say you?
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: Nice #26...

....As a reminder: These guys are still "in the race" (In no particular order...not handle preference)
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
Model #11-3 1/4" * Model #11-4"
*NOTE- These 2 Model #11's are 3/16"stock...CCS

The "other" 2 Model #11's are 1/4" blade stock: 4 1/2" & 5"
CCS

The Model #4-4 1/2" is available in 3/16" stock. Here's one in Desert Ironwood...CCS

The venerable Yukon Skinner (Model #20) is only available in 1/4" blade stock and with a 4 1/2" blade...CCS

Finally, the 2 "non-catalog" knives: A GTR and a Denmark Special...both are from 3/16" blade stock. The GTR is 3 1/4-3 1/2" in blade length. The Denmark is 4 1/2" long...CCS