A caper knife is used to give you detailed work, damaging no parts. When caping the head and the neck of animals like the deer, duck, turkey, the skin around the shoulders and head is slightly different as compared to other parts of the body.

What is a caper blade?

Capers Island, South Carolina View on Ocean Map

“Blades” is the traditional name for wild, knife-edged oysters harvested from saltmarshes in the South Carolina Lowcountry. They're usually harvested in clusters, steamed at an oyster roast until they open, and then thrown on a table and everyone has at the cluster.

What is a Caping knife used for?

CapingSmall slim blade, almost scalpel like in shape. It has a mild drop point, with nearly a spear tip shape that is used for the delicate removal of the hide of the face of a trophy animal. The shape makes caping knives perfect choices for birds and small game.