If you’re going to be learning a trade, you should pay attention to your tools. That skinning knife the scavenger gave you is alright, but you can do better than that.
Here, let me gather some schematics to help you get started. Try creating an Asherium knife for yourself. Let me take a look at it when you’re finished.
You received Schematic: Asherium Knife Blade.
You received Schematic: Crude Skinning Knife.