Matt Thompson Fish Skinning Knife
This new multipurpose fish skinning knife was develped by Paul Borkowski and Matt Thompson specifically to address problems associated with fish skinning. The new design allows easier access into tight areas in the head for greater performance and control in tissue removal. It allows both right- and left-handed taxidermists to easily remove skin from any sized fish carcasses without tearing. The large, curved handle makes holding and working with this knife more comfortable than ordinary knives. Built to last, this knife will quickly become an integral part of your arsenal of essential tools. Avaliable in two sizes.

Code              Item Description              Price
TFKLR     Large Right-Handed Skinning Knife     12.30
MR702     Large Left-Handed Skinning Knife      12.30
TFKSR     Small Right-Handed Skinning Knife     12.30
MR712     Small Ledt-Handed Skinning Knife      12.30

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Matt Thompson "Cheeker" Tool
This new handy tool is ideal for loosening cheek meat through eyesockets without tearing delicate skin. 8" overall length.

Code      Item Description     Price
MTCT-1     Cheeker Tool       12.95

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Fish Skinning Knife
If you had to choose the ONE item that is the most universally endorsed (and used) taxidermy tool of the 20th century, then this would have to be it. The original Diehm fish skinning knife is used by almost every fish taxidermist that we know of. Its unique design allows easy separation of the skin from the meat of fish, without tearing, cutting or damaging delicate skin. Saves time, labor and repairs. Lasts for decades and never needs sharpening! One of these knives will easily skin thousands of fish without the need for any maintenance. Simply pull the skin away while stroking the meat with light pressure. If you're having trouble skinning fish, then this knife will be the answer to your problems. If this sounds too good to be true, just ask any of the thousands of taxidermists who rely on this knife day in and day out.

Code      Item Description        S.W.    Price
B290      Fish Skinning Knife     3 oz.     5.45

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Tube Skinning Tool
For tube skinning fish, nothing works like this extra long 13" tool.

Code       Item Description      Price
MR725     Tube Skinning Tool     16.95

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Membrane Separator
This flat-bladed (very thin but strong) tool is excellent for slipping under the shoulder girdle "cleithrum" to separate fragile fish skin membranes from bony areas without tearing. Also good for cleaning the cheek pockets on smaller fish. Designed by premiere coldwater fish taxidermist Jim Hall.

Code        Item Description       S.W.    Price
JHT100     Membrane Separator     2 oz.     9.95

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Hook Scraper
This handy tool, designed by Jim Hall, removes meat from the cheek pockets and tail of most size fish.

Code      Description       S.W.    Price
JHT101    Hook Scraper     1 oz.     9.95

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Fish Skinning Shears
Don't confuse these shears with inexpensive look-alikes. They are manufactured by Wiss, the Rolls Royce of cutting tools since 1848, and are tough enough to handle collarbones, fin roots and back bones with ease yet they are sharp enough to cleanly cut through a piece of tissue paper! These heavy-duty shears are an excellent general-purpose fish skinning tool and are built to last for professional use. Used by leading fish taxidermists. Industrial-quality, solid steel, hot drop-forged. Includes closing latch. Coil spring in handle opens blades after each cut. Straight polished blades with black handles.

Code        Item Description        S.W.      Price
MR112     Fish Skinning Shears     10 oz.     27.95

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Jim Hall Fish Fleshing Tool
This is the "original" fish fleshing hand tool designed by fish taxidermy legend Jim Hall, and is used by thousands of satisfied taxidermists. Effectively removes the flesh from fish skin without tearing or stretching the skin. Pull the blade up and down over the flesh side of the fish skin -- not along the length of the fish. Also works great for snakes.

Code       Description       S.W.     Price
T7242     Fleshing Tool      3 oz.     15.05

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Fleshing Horn (Fish Gullet Fleshing Beam)
Designed by taxidermist Steve Miller, this handy urethane fleshing horn is perfect for hand fleshing small or large game. But it has another use that is very handy for one of taxidermy's sloppiest problems -- fleshing the meat from the fish's esophagus. Simply insert the horn through the mouth into the esophagus until it is stretched tightly. You can then easily scrape the meat from the outside of the gullet with a Jim Hall Fleshing Tool.

Code      Description     Price
SD99     Fleshing Horn     10.15