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7.5" J2 Steel Cowboy Skinner – Fixed Blade Tool Turquoise Stone Handle
7.5" J2 Steel Cowboy Skinner – Fixed Blade Tool Turquoise Stone Handle
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Rust-resistant stainless power meets Southwestern mineral style. The NDY Artisan Series 7.5" J2 Steel Cowboy Skinner is a high-performance fixed blade custom-engineered for backcountry outfitters, camp cooks, and collectors of fine custom cutlery. The blade is ground from tough J2 stainless steel, featuring a fine satin finish across its sweeping skinner belly, an agile drop-point tip, and decorative jimping notches along the spine. The ergonomic full-tang handle transitions seamlessly from a mirror-polished stainless steel bolster into reconstituted turquoise stone resin scales with natural black matrix veining. Completed with flush brass fixing pins, a lined brass lanyard tube pre-strung with a genuine leather thong, and a custom geometric-stamped leather pancake sheath, this compact utility knife offers superior grip control and authentic Western character.
🎯 Key Specifications
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Overall Length: 7.5 inches – Compact, highly agile footprint engineered for skinning, field prep, and belt carry
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Blade Details: 3.75" | Premium J2 Stainless Steel (High corrosion resistance, strength, and ease of sharpening)
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Edge Geometry: Precision flat-ground sweeping skinner belly with functional decorative spine jimping
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Bolster & Handle: Solid stainless steel bolster paired with vibrant turquoise stone-composite resin scales
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Construction: Heavy-Duty Full Tang (Solid steel backbone running continuously through the handle)
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Hardware: Flush brass alignment pins, lined brass lanyard tube, and a pre-strung leather thong
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Sheath Included: Premium hand-stitched brown leather pancake sheath with geometric stamp tooling and dual belt slots
💥 Why This J2 Steel Turquoise Skinner Stands Out
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Resilient J2 Stainless Steel Blade: Engineered from high-toughness J2 stainless steel, this blade offers excellent corrosion resistance and effortless field maintenance. It takes a crisp razor edge quickly and cleans up easily after skinning or camp prep tasks.
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Southwestern Turquoise Stone Handle: The handle scales utilize a stone-composite matrix inspired by traditional Southwestern jewelry, filled with dramatic dark webbed veining. Paired with a smooth forward steel bolster, the handle is completely non-porous, waterproof, and impervious to weather or cracking.
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Geometric Stamped Leather Sheath: This frontier companion comes paired with a thick, heavy-duty brown leather pancake sheath featuring geometric matrix tooling and dual belt slots for flat, comfortable hip carry on the trail.
📖 Care & Maintenance Guide
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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, bolster, and resin handle thoroughly with a towel (never leave knives submerged or place them in a dishwasher).
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Stainless Blade Care: Thanks to the high chromium content of J2 steel, routine rust prevention is low-maintenance. Simply ensure the blade is clean and dry before storing, or apply a light pass of food-grade mineral oil for extended storage.
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Preserve the Stone Resin Polish: The turquoise stone handle requires virtually no maintenance. Simply wipe the scales down with a soft microfiber cloth to easily remove dust or hand oils, keeping its vibrant azure luster looking brand new.

🛡️ Care & Maintenance Guide +
⛔ NEVER, EVER:
- Leave the blade resting in standing water.
- Rest the blade on a damp tea towel, washcloth, or wet sponge.
- Store for extended periods inside direct contact with leather.
- Wash in a dishwasher.
✅ AFTER USE:
- Rinse clean under running water and wipe completely dry with a clean cloth.
- Lightly oil the blade using food-safe mineral oil or blade wax.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
⚠️ Handmade Authenticity Note +
This is a custom handmade product. Natural materials (like stag horn, bone, wood, and resin) and hand-forging mean each knife may vary slightly in color, pattern, and finish from the images shown. This uniqueness is part of its true craftsmanship and authenticity.