7.5" D2 Steel Skinning Knife – Fixed Blade Skinner with Rosewood & Stag Horn

Classic organic warmth meets the relentless edge retention of elite die steel. The NDY Artisan Series 7.5" D2 Steel Field Skinner is a compact, high-performance fixed blade engineered for backcountry guides, trackers, and collectors of fine custom cutlery. The robust D2 steel blade features a wide, sweeping drop-point skinning profile highlighted by a smooth hand-ground satin face, a defined plunge line, and an ergonomic index finger guard. The heavy-duty full-tang handle utilizes a masterfully segmented scale layout, joining rich natural rosewood forward scales with rugged textured stag horn, separated by a sleek dark spacer band. Completed with flush brass fixing pins, a lined brass lanyard tube, and a custom geometric-stamped leather sheath, this high-balance utility tool provides exceptional wear resistance and comfortable hand leverage.

🎯 Key Specifications

• Overall Length: 7.5 inches – Compact, highly maneuverable build for precise field processing

• Blade Details: 3.0" | Premium D2 Die/Tool Steel (Outstanding wear resistance and edge holding)

• Edge Geometry: Precision flat-ground sweeping skinner belly with an agile drop-point tip

• Handle Construction: Natural rosewood forward scales paired with rugged natural stag horn

• Construction: Heavy-Duty Full Tang (Solid steel backbone running continuously through the handle)

• Hardware: Dark spacer accent ring, flush brass structural pins, and a lined brass lanyard tube

• Sheath Included: Premium geometric-stamped brown leather pancake sheath with dual belt slots

💥 Why This D2 Rosewood & Stag Skinner Stands Out

• Exceptional D2 Edge Holding: Forged from high-grade D2 tool steel, this blade delivers supreme wear resistance and edge longevity. It holds a biting edge far longer than standard high-carbon or stainless steels, requiring minimal field maintenance during heavy processing tasks.

• Rosewood & Stag Horn Dual-Material Fusion: The handle seamlessly integrates two prized organic materials. Rich, dark rosewood forward scales provide a smooth finger index, transitioning through a dark spacer accent into rugged, naturally textured stag horn scales that offer maximum tactile grip.

• Integrated Guard & Custom Tooling Sheath: The lower guard choil keeps your hand safely indexed away from the sharp edge during heavy push cuts. Paired with a thick, heavy-duty brown leather pancake sheath featuring a geometric lattice tooling pattern, it delivers flat, comfortable hip carry.

📖 Care & Maintenance Guide

• Clean & Dry: Hand-wash your knife immediately after camp or field tasks with warm water and mild dish soap using a soft sponge. Dry the steel, wood, and stag surfaces thoroughly with a towel (never leave it submerged or place it in a dishwasher).

• Maintain the Semi-Stainless Edge: D2 steel is a high-chromium tool alloy that offers strong corrosion resistance, but it is technically semi-stainless due to its carbon makeup. Apply a thin pass of food-grade mineral oil across the cutting edge before long-term storage.

• Nourish the Wood & Natural Horn: Keep the natural rosewood rich and prevent the stag horn from drying out or checking over time by occasionally wiping the handle assembly down with a small drop of mineral oil or wood conditioner.