once down to the dew claws carefully cut around and through the knuckle until it is free from the skin. continue to skin down towards the hooves as far as possible. then cut through the ankle joint removing the lower leg bone from the knuckles. now separate the two sets (inner and outer) of knuckles so that they are free from one another. next using a bench vise as a third hand, place the end of the knuckle into the vise tightening down to hold it firmly. now both of your hands are free to hold the skin and cut the knuckles loose down inside the hooves. make sure you 