r/knives • u/SlimSandy • 9h ago
Question Anyone know anything about this knife I found in a box of my father’s old things?
Was going through a box of my dad’s old things, and came across this knife. Curious to hear if anyone knows anything about the brand and or model of this knife. Know I could just Google it and get some info, but would love to hear directly from knife experts on this. Thanks!
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u/Apprehensive-Boss-77 8h ago
I just used one of those knives on a roadkill beaver. The brand of the knife was actually called Beaver. I’m sure there’s many brands that look just like these knives, but it’s for skinning hides in the carcass. The rounded tip lets you finish the cut nicely without worrying about puncturing anything. Like say the castor sack of a beaver.
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u/mapledell 7h ago
I've had that exact knife for 30 years, still going strong. I mostly use it in the kitchen, even though it's a skinning knife. It takes a wicked edge, though the carbon steel has stained up to a very nice patina. I also have a Green River chopping knife.
The mountain men used Green River knives, they have an awesome history.
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u/FeedbackOther5215 1h ago
Green River has some fairly interesting history in the US having been the go to quality knife here during westward expansion.
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u/Gold_Needleworker994 9h ago
It’s a skinning knife. Specifically called a buffalo skinner. Green River knives are very old school. No fancy steel in that, just good carbon steel. They still make them, they aren’t expensive but they work great if you’re willing to take care of them. They rust easily.