I`ve used everything from a simple folding pocketknife, to a custom skinner, to flint and obsidian flakes to skin and break down deer. My favorite steel blade is a 3 inch Nessmuk knife with stag handles, made by Hank Hammond, godogs57 here on the forum. It`s the knife on my hip when I`m hunting.
Old Timer 1430t, USA made. Used it for years and years, somehow lost it recently probably laid on the bumper, and it's hard to find a replacement.View attachment 938864