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HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR SKINNING KNIVES

A skinning knife is one of the most essential and valuable tools a hunter must have. No

matter how good your knife is, without proper care you'll find that its performance will keepdeteriorating in the long run. Therefore, in order to get the maximum output from your

skinning knives, make sure to give proper care and maintenance for them.

The following are few tips to keep your knife long lasting and in good condition:

Use your knife only for tasks that it is meant to do. A skinning knife is specificallydesigned to skin the game and remove the meat from the hide. Using them for other

purposes like cutting branches of trees or cutting cable can only cause the knife to

become dull. There's nothing worse than a dull knife when you are all set to enjoy a

good hunting adventure.

Keep your knife clean after each use. When you clean, make sure to include all partsof the knife such as the blade, handle, pivot points etc. Any remains of the animals on

the blade may affect the proper functioning of the knife. For cleaning, you can hold

the knife under running water, but try not to soak the knife in water. This will cause

moisture to retain in your knife and damage it. After cleaning, the knife should be

thoroughly dried. There should not be any traces of moisture as otherwise it may lead

to rusting of the knife. Never put skinning knives in a dishwasher because it will

cause the knife to be in contact with moisture for too long and may lead to the

development of rust.

If you are not planning to use your knife for a long time, make sure to store it in a dryplace. The best way to avoid moisture on your knife is to wrap it in paper and then

keep it inside a plastic bag containing some desiccant.

Another way to keep your knife rust free is to oil it on a regular basis. Oil keepsmoisture away from the knife by forming a protective outer layer.

Skinning an animal efficiently with no mess requires a knife with really sharp blades.Therefore, make sure to always keep your skinning knives sharp. A dull knife is not

only going to function poorly but it can also cause injury to the user. Knives can be

made sharp by using sharpening tools like diamond sharpening sticks, sharpening

stones, etc. You can follow the instructions that come along with these sharpeners or

if you find it to be difficult, you can always get a professional to help you out.

Check your knives for any reddish or black discolorations. If you notice any colorchanges make sure to clean your knife immediately because such discolorations areoften an indication of the starting of rust.

Summary

A good quality skinning knife is designed to last for several hunting seasons. With proper

care and maintenance, you can improve the life span and performance of your knives.

Source:activelyhunting.com

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