At 10 inches overall with a 5.5-inch Damascus blade, this is one of the larger, more substantial pieces in the collection — and unlike most of the range, it’s genuinely full tang, meaning the blade runs the entire length of the handle as one continuous piece of steel rather than a tang pinned into a hollow grip. That matters most on a knife this size, where balance and durability under real use count for more than on a smaller everyday piece.
Built for Camping and Field Use, Not Just Display
At 320 grams with a 5mm blade thickness, this has real weight and substance behind the edge — enough to handle repeated camp tasks and field dressing without the blade flexing the way a thinner one would. The Damascus steel is hardened to 58-60 HRC, holding a genuine working edge through actual use.
The Handle
Cream ashwood, finished with file work along the spine and secured with brass pins. It’s a lighter, more natural tone than the darker handles used elsewhere in the collection, and ashwood’s density holds up well to the impact that comes with heavier field use.
What Full Tang Actually Buys You Here
On a smaller knife, the difference between full and half tang is mostly theoretical. On a 10-inch blade like this one, it’s not — the extra length means more leverage and more stress on the handle-to-blade connection, and full tang construction is what keeps that connection solid over years of real use rather than working loose over time.
Handmade to Order
Every knife ships with a leather sheath built with belt space and is made to order, typically 5-7 business days before it leaves the shop. See the rest of our handmade damascus skinner knives if a smaller, half-tang piece suits your needs better than this larger full-tang build.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this knife too large for general camping use, or built for something more specific? It handles general camp tasks well, but its size and full tang construction make it better suited to harder use — field dressing, heavier cutting tasks — than a compact everyday piece would be.
What’s the practical benefit of full tang on a knife this size specifically? More leverage and stress goes through the handle-to-blade connection on a longer blade, so full tang construction matters more here than it would on a smaller knife — it’s what keeps that connection solid under real, repeated use.
Will the ashwood handle hold up to heavy field use? Yes — ashwood is dense enough to absorb impact without cracking, which is part of why it’s used on this larger, heavier-use piece specifically.
Does the Damascus blade need different care than a standard steel blade? Wipe it dry after use and apply a light coat of oil periodically — the same basic routine as any high-carbon steel blade, Damascus or otherwise.
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