Skinning game with Roselli's handmade hunting Knife UHC steel

How to use a hunting knife

Once you’ve got your Roselli hunting knife, how do you use it when out in the field? We’re confident that you, as a hunter,  know how to handle game and take care of your gear. But being experts on our own knives and their abilities we’d like to share some quick knowledge that might come in handy this hunting season.

1. Field Dressing

Field dressing, for those who don’t know, is removing the internal organs as soon as possible to help preserve the meat. Since it needs to be done quickly and out in the field when the game is just taken down, a sharp  hunting knife is optimal to use. Because our hunting knives, in both UHC (Ultra High Carbon Steel) and carbon steel are particularly designed for the task, cutting through the skin and abdomen, you’ll do it with ease.

There are different ways of field dressing and some prefer to cut open the rib cage to detach the internals. But remember, cutting through a ribcage is not what a high-carbon hunting knife is designed for, which can result in possible deformation or a chipped blade (see the video below on how chipping occurs). To fix a chipped edge, you need to grind a new one, just as you would with any knife that has a damaged edge. If you're unsure how to do it, check out our Care & Repair Guide here or order our free sharpening service here.

If you want to avoid this, you can instead cut along the midline from the bottom of the sternum to a point near the groin or ribcage when using a carbon steel knife. Without risking damage to your knife, you can then insert your entire hand into the opening just below the sternum.

2. Skinning

When done with the field dressing you skin your game, usually by hanging it up once back from the hunting trip. Our UHC steel knives are great to use when skinning as you will spend less time sharpening your knife. Due to their sharpness you’ll also get a clean cut, making them the perfect outdoor companions due to their diversity and ability of handling medium to large sized game.

What type of model you want to use for this stage is a matter of personal preference. But our Hunting knife, UHC is the most commonly used by hunters when skinning large sized game like moose, wild boar or elk. The shape of it’s blade is optimal for this task, and the UHC-steels sharpness makes sure that you’ll perform detailed work without using too much force.

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3. Butchering

Once you’ve strung up your game it’s time to butcher it, cutting parts of the animal into manageable pieces. Some may prefer using a butchering knife, or even three different ones, while splitting, stripping and cutting primary meat into smaller pieces.

If you have any questions, concerns, or need personal advice regarding your purchase, don't hesitate to contact us at info@roselli.fi. Remember, safety comes first—enjoy nature and make the most of the hunting season!

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