Blue English Fleshing System

[Pinky "P"]

Who uses this and how does it compare to the regular way of fleshing for spped and ease?

[arrow1]

I've been using it for the past 8 years on coon. If you are used to the traditional "lean over" fleshing there will be a learning curve of say 25 coon till you get the feel for fleshing upright. I highly suggest making the platform he outlines in the instruction manual to set the beam up properly for yourself. I have a bad lower back and the "blue english" system definately reduces the fatigue of your back. You also stay cleaner because the fat falls onto the platform and your feet are under the platform. I don't wear an apron anymore. It is critical to use your sharp fleshing knife for head to shoulders (grizzle areas) and then shift to your dull knife to "ram" the soft fat off. I love this system, for me it's faster, cleaner and less wear and tear on my body.

[skunkboy]

Well, since I have never 'fleshed' and animal, and I like the looks and theory of this system, I believe I will make one and 'learn how' to flesh on it. There are video's out there that feature this system and it really doesn't look that difficult...especially for someone that is not used to the other method. I would imagines that I would 'master' this systen in about the same time I would 'master' the other so no time lost.

When I am an expert, I'll give a demo at one of the gatherings...but that might be a couple of years so don't hold your breath

L8R...Ken

[ntg2]

You only have to move a coon three times which is nice. Great for4 the back but if you are push hard to meat dead line your for arms can hurt(almost carpal tunnel like). You stay clean except your shoes. Work with the sharp Knife because you will love it when you master it!

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Can you use a necker? or is there a special knife used for it?

[skunkboy]

Aug 29, 2012 13:13:53 GMT -6 @coontrappernick said:

Can you use a necker? or is there a special knife used for it?

From what I saw, the guy sells a kit and it comes with a Blue English Sheffield Knife...is that different from a Necker? Since I don't have either, I'll probably buy the Sheffield.

This is what comes with the kit for about $210 (from Northern Sports Company Web Page...google):

System Includes: 17"x3" Blue English Knife, 12" Dull Fleshing Knife, 7"x70" Hardwood Beam, Exclusive pelt saddle, Fur comb, 50pg., 85 picture instruction course manuel, Aluminum Oxide Med. grit radius honing stick, Bluettes Fur Handlers Gloves, Plastic Tail Stripper, Beaver-template Maker Stick, 16" Extension Spring, Heavy Duty Metal Mounting Hinge, Hardware and Fasteners

I looked at some pictures and I think I can make the board myself. I'll just need to purchase some of the other equipment from the list.

Google Blue English Fleshing System and you can see some interesting stuff...that's what I did.

L8R...Ken

[furtaker72]

I have been using it for a few years and like it. I use a necker.

[Deleted]

Okay. I would stick with my necker if I were to try it. My lower back is already starting to go and I'm only 18 years old.

[ntg2]

A necker will work for coon (bobafett's sat there all fall and no one picked it up) but its only half the knife the blue english is. I think its a must have for beaver. You can even saw away on those big beaver. You must never and I repet never saw on the coon or it will shed them. It must be pull strait down. If you make yourself do a dozen coon with the sharp knife you will love it.

[k9]

Googled trying to find video of someone doing an actual coon, and it must be top secret. Guy who sells them shows you on an imaginary coon on a new clean beam

[bobafett]

The conventional knecker with the sharp outside curve will not work with this system. You would need one with a sharp inside curve.

[arrow1]

Not the best picture but shows beam set up on base if this helps.

[~ADC~]

Here is the video you guys want to see....



~ADC~

[bobafett]

you guys worried about wearing out your arms and shoulders that sheffield knife is so heavy and sharp it requires very little energy to remove that tough shoulder gristle. use a light slicing motion like he shows in the video.

[k9]

Thanks ADC

[ntg2]

The blue knife has a out side curve that's designed for the system where the neck er is a inside curve. I didn't mean to scare away anyone about sore arms just pointing out the only negative that I know of. Worse case scenario sore arms better then sore back is my feeling.

[~ADC~]

Aug 30, 2012 10:36:23 GMT -6 k9 said:

Thanks ADC

No problem. It was tough to find. I had to type "fleshing" in the search box on youtube. ;D

~ADC~

[skunkboy]

Yep...I'm sold. I have a hard time bending over to tie my shoes so this system is definitely worth a try.

Thanks for the video Jayme, that helped a bunch.

L8R...Ken

[mrbhoney]

Does anyone live somewhere close to Des Moines that has this system? I am new to trapping and would like to try fleshing a coon to see if it is something i really want to spend the money on or whether i want to just sell green.

[x-demoman]

Mark Holub uses this system. He did a coon fleshing demo at Central City year before last. Looks like a good system once you get used to it. Most people do rats and mink using a simiular method.