At 9.75 inches overall with a 5.25-inch blade, this is a larger, heavier-duty skinner than the standard 8-inch pieces in the collection — sized for the kind of repeated field dressing and camp tasks that come with a day of fishing or hunting rather than light everyday carry. The handle pairs cream bull horn with black ashwood, secured with a mosaic pin detail that sets it apart from the plainer handles elsewhere in the range.
Built for the Field
The blade is hand-forged Damascus steel in a twist pattern, hardened to 58-60 HRC — a real, working edge rather than a display-only number. At 5mm thick, it’s noticeably more substantial than the standard 3mm skinners in the collection, giving it more resistance to flex during harder use like field dressing larger catches or game.
Two-Material Handle, One Cohesive Look
Bull horn and ashwood aren’t a common pairing — most handles in this collection use one primary material. Here, the cream horn and black wood sit together with a mosaic pin as the visual anchor, giving the piece a more layered, deliberate look than a single-material handle typically achieves.
Ready for Fishing and Camping Both
At 270 grams with a black leather sheath built for belt carry, this is sized and weighted to handle both fishing and general camp tasks without switching tools mid-trip. The half-tang construction is standard for a knife of this size and doesn’t compromise how it performs for the kind of work it’s built for.
Handmade to Order
Every knife ships with its leather sheath and is made to order, typically 5-7 business days before it leaves the shop. Because the blade pattern and handle are hand-finished, minor variation between pieces is normal. See the rest of our handmade damascus skinner knives to compare other sizes and handle materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this knife too large for everyday carry? It’s sized more for dedicated fishing and camping trips than daily pocket carry — at 9.75 inches overall, it’s noticeably bigger than the standard 8-inch skinners in the collection.
What’s the advantage of a bull horn and ashwood combination over a single material? Beyond the look, pairing two materials lets the mosaic pin detail stand out more than it would against a single uniform handle color — it’s primarily an aesthetic choice rather than a functional one.
Does the thicker 5mm blade change how it performs compared to standard skinners? Yes — it adds resistance to flex during harder use, which matters more on a knife meant for repeated field dressing than on a lighter everyday piece.
Will this knife hold up to both fishing and camping use, or is it better suited to one? It’s built with both in mind — the size and blade thickness handle general camp tasks well, and the edge geometry still supports the finer control fish cleaning requires.
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