A Neesmuck knife is desinged for skinning I believe.A different process entirely.I would get an "Old Hickery" butcher's knife.That style of blade was purpose specific.My father was a butcher for a while and used one.He also had a huge knife made from a cross cut saw blade W/ 16 inch blade.He only used carbon steel blades and would touch up on a butchers steel.Hope this helps.....

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