First I've never used a two handled fleshing knife and was wondering if a cheap knife is okay or is it worth spending the extra money for a expensive one, Also what types would you recommend. And when it comes to a beam is it worth buying one or would it be easyer to make one. And if i make one dose it have to be rounded like the curve of the knife or can it be flat. Would like all your input.

Nope you don't need a high priced one to do your work, they do make it easier after you have learned how to use a two handed one though.

Matching the beam to the blade just helps with the process makes it quicker and a more smooth flow when your working.

There are many two handed ones that will work fine, Post, Zeph, Sheffield(I use these, expensive though) some others, Lots use the Necker and like it.

i put up a fair amount of fur with a cheap 2 hand, the "blade" isnt sharp anyways, A flat beam would be ok with a flat flesher,

What are targeting while trapping? If beaver a 20"-24" wide log split in half with a chainsaw length wise and cut to the length which you are comfortable working at.Stabilize it with supports.Remove the bark and fill in any knots and other imperfections.The Necker 600 or Shefield knives are effeciant tools once you learn how they were meant to be worked.Like almost any other tool the more time you put behind it the more comfortable you will become with it.

Went to a full fiberglass beam and a Necker 700 (Very Sharp)(Not the 600) Made life a lot more fun. L.

I went from the cheap knife last year to the necker this year makes the job easier, for sure in my opinion. I just have a standard hard wood 8" wide beam that most fur suppliers sell.