A selectively locking plier-type tool for use in skinning game has a pair of opposing jaws, a main handle and a clamping handle for articulating the opposing jaws with respect to one another. A pair of plates are formed respectively on the pair of jaws such that the pair of plates each have straight teeth that mesh with one another whenever the pair of opposing jaws is brought into an apposed position. A pulling handle extends downwardly from the main handle of the tool and a weighted member is removably attached to the pulling handle.