Jack Pyke Skinners

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Last updated: 25/11/2016

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The JP 3.5” Skinning Knife

This knife measures 5 ¾” in overall length and, as indicated by the name, has a blade length is 3 ½”. It weighs 2.6oz unsheathed and has a 1” diameter forefinger hole in the blade. The handles are of unspecified polished hardwood which looks like rosewood. It’s quite an attractive little ‘skinner’ helped by what is termed a ‘black crackle granite effect blacking finish’ on the blade. It comes with a plastic rubberised sheath and neck lanyard. The sheath is very sensibly designed as when you slip the little skinner into it a ‘lug’ the exact size of the forefinger hole engages into it ensuring it stays in place until you pull it out.

As an airgun hunter first and foremost, I’d say if you need a ‘blade’ that offers ease of access and can quickly ‘unzip’ rabbit to hare for in-field paunching, then this is certainly one of the best I’ve used in this price range.

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The JP 4” Skinning Knife

This knife is from the company’s Platinum Range. Like other blades in the range, the English Oak Camo pattern handle stands out giving this a very stylish cosmetic appeal and also like its stablemates comes in a foam lined presentation tin. This also holds the carry sheath with belt loop - English Oak camo being used, as it’s the theme that runs throughout the range. The handle scales are actually manufactured from textured ABS while the blade is very robust and heavy duty – not surprising as it’s manufactured from 440HC Stainless Steel.

The 4” Skinning Knife follows the classic design for a knife such as this, as does the former ‘Skinner’. Measuring 6 ½” in overall length with a blade length of 4” and weighing 3.3oz it’s hardly surprising that it feels far more substantial in the hold, yet handle and use it and it’s soon apparent this is a well thought out design.

This model also has over-large forefinger hole placed just forward of the ‘drop’ finger stop at the blade’s ricasso.

Also, the leading edge of the blade’s spine has a run of deep ridging (jimpimg) to help with grip and close control.

This is a skinning knife that even the most discerning hunter would be happy own and to use.