At 10 inches overall with a 5.25-inch Damascus blade, this is sized for the kind of repeated, controlled cuts skinning actually calls for — whether that’s field-dressed game or working sheep hide specifically. The handle is genuine sheep horn with a steel bolster, a fitting material pairing for a knife built around this exact task.
Built for Skinning, Not Adapted From a Kitchen Knife
This isn’t a chef’s knife repurposed for field use — it’s built from the ground up as a skinning tool, with the blade geometry and 45mm width sized for opening and separating hide rather than the fine slicing work a kitchen chef knife is optimized for. At 4mm thick, it holds up to the repeated pressure that comes with working through a hide.
The Blade
Hand-forged Damascus steel in a twist pattern, hardened to 58-60 HRC — a real working edge that holds up through repeated use rather than needing constant resharpening mid-task.
Sheep Horn Handle
Natural sheep horn carries individual color and grain variation — no two handles look quite identical, and the material develops a deeper look with handling over time. It’s a fitting, purposeful material choice for a knife built specifically around this use case.
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 different size or handle material suits your needs better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this knife specifically designed for sheep, or does “sheep skinner” just describe the handle material? Both — the sheep horn handle is a material choice, but the blade size and geometry are also well suited to the kind of work sheep skinning specifically involves.
Can this knife be used for other game, or is it sheep-specific? It works well for general skinning and field dressing across different game — “sheep skinner” describes a strong use case, not an exclusive limitation.
Why is this also listed in your Kitchen Knives collection? The size and edge can handle general food prep tasks, but it’s built primarily as a skinning tool first — worth knowing if you’re specifically after a dedicated chef’s knife instead.
Will the sheep horn handle need special care? Keep it from prolonged soaking and dry it promptly if it gets wet, similar to how you’d treat any natural horn material.
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