Just thought I'd pass this info along to you taxidermists and hunters who (like me) have probably spent hours taking the paws out of animals for a rug mount. Check out this web site: www.bearbonesknives.com I picked up a set of these knives and am truly impressed (especially considering the price). They do everything they claim to. I skinned the front paw of a large brown bear out in less than 10 min. No fancy handles or tooled leather sheath, just good sturdy specialized tools. They're definitely going to have a permanent place in my hunting pack.