7" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Skinner Knife – Full-Tang Fixed Blade Hunting Knife with Hybrid Camel Bone & Rosewood Handle

The Frontier Guild: 7" Damascus, Camel Bone & Rosewood Skinner

A timeless convergence of premium organic materials and traditional forge craft. The NDY Heritage Series 7" Skinner is built for the outdoorsman who values lightweight maneuverability alongside high-end custom artistry. Forged from 256-layer Damascus steel, the sweeping, deep-bellied blade is anchored by a masterfully contoured handle that transitions seamlessly from rich Natural Rosewood to high-polish Authentic Camel Bone. This full-tang workhorse delivers a balanced, high-density grip, turning an essential field harvesting tool into a beautiful backcountry heirloom.

🎯 Technical Specifications

• Overall Length: 7.0 inches

• Blade Length: 3.0 inches

• Blade Material: Hand-Forged Damascus Steel (1095 & 15N20 High-Carbon Layering)

• Hardness: 58-60 HRC (Elite Edge Retention & Slicing Life)

• Handle Material: Hybrid Premium Rosewood & High-Polish Camel Bone

• Construction: Full Tang (Solid steel backbone running tip to hilt)

• Blade Profile: Deep-Belly Skinner (Optimized for smooth, precise sweeps)

• Sheath: Custom Hand-Stitched Genuine Cowhide Leather

💥 Why the Rosewood & Camel Bone Damascus Skinner is a Field Favorite

• Hand-Hammered Damascus Ripples: Every blade features a completely unique, flowing ripple pattern born from the forge. The high-carbon steel composition creates a microscopic "toothy" cutting edge that effortlessly slices through tough hides and dense cartilage without losing its surgical bite.

• Classic Dual-Material Grip: The handle brings together two of the most celebrated materials in custom knifemaking history. The warm, dark linear grain of premium rosewood pairs beautifully with the striking contrast of polished white camel bone, creating an ergonomic, high-density grip that feels remarkably solid in the hand.

• Agile, Compact Control: The 7-inch total profile is highly maneuverable. It allows you to place your index finger close to the tip of the blade for precision caping, tight quarter processing, and detailed work where a larger, heavier knife would feel clumsy and unmanageable.

• Solid Full-Tang Backbone: The Damascus steel runs entirely from the tip of the blade through the butt of the handle. This solid, unsegmented engineering guarantees maximum structural integrity and perfect weight balance, ensuring it can handle demanding wilderness work for generations.

📖 Care for Your Damascus, Rosewood & Bone Skinner

1. 1. The Wash & Dry Routine: High-carbon Damascus is a professional-grade steel that requires simple respect. Always hand-wash the blade with mild soap and dry immediately after use to preserve the high-contrast etch and prevent oxidation.

   2. Protect the Steel & Handle: Apply a thin layer of food-grade mineral oil to the blade before storage. A light wipe of oil across the rosewood and camel bone handle sections once a year will keep the natural materials properly hydrated, vibrant, and split-resistant.

   3. Storage Best Practices: For long-term care, store your knife in a dry place. If it won't be fielded for several months, keep it outside of its custom leather sheath so that no ambient moisture gets trapped against the high-carbon steel.