Damascus Skinner Knife — Sheep Horn Handle with Mosaic Pin Detail

At 9 inches overall with a 4.5-inch Damascus blade, this is a smaller, half-tang counterpart to some of the larger full-tang pieces in the collection — built for lighter, more frequent use rather than heavy field work. The off-white sheep horn handle is set with mosaic pins and file work along the spine, a decorative detail that sets it apart from the plainer sheep horn handle used elsewhere in the range.

The Blade

Hand-forged Damascus steel in a twist pattern, hardened to 58-60 HRC, with a 35mm blade width and 4mm thickness — sized for control and precision rather than heavy chopping.

What the Mosaic Pins Add

Most handles in the collection use plain brass or steel pins to secure the scales. The mosaic pins here are a small decorative insert, adding visual detail without any functional tradeoff — similar to the touch used on product 6138, but paired here with sheep horn rather than bone.

A Smaller, Lighter-Duty Build

At 250 grams with half-tang construction, this is meant for lighter, more frequent tasks rather than heavy field dressing — genuinely useful for kitchen prep, fish cleaning, or light skinning work, without the weight or bulk of the larger full-tang pieces in the collection.

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 to compare sizes, tang construction, and handle details across the full range.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from your other Damascus sheep horn skinner? This one’s smaller (9″ vs. 10″), half tang rather than full tang, and finished with mosaic pin detail the larger piece doesn’t have — better suited to lighter, more frequent use than heavy field work.

Is half tang less durable than full tang? For lighter tasks, no meaningful difference in practice — full tang mainly matters more on larger knives under heavier repeated stress, which isn’t this knife’s primary use case.

What do the mosaic pins actually do, beyond looking decorative? They’re purely decorative — securing the handle scales the same as any pin would, just with an added visual detail.

Will the sheep horn handle need special care? Keep it from prolonged soaking and dry it promptly if it gets wet, similar to any natural horn material.