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7" Rasp Steel Cowboy Knife – Fixed Blade Outdoor Tool with Stag Horn Handle
7" Rasp Steel Cowboy Knife – Fixed Blade Outdoor Tool with Stag Horn Handle
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Raw frontier heritage meets rugged natural textures. The NDY Artisan Series 7" Rasp Steel Cowboy Knife is a compact, heavy-duty fixed blade custom-engineered for trail riders, backcountry outfitters, and collectors of fine custom cutlery. The blade is repurposed from high-carbon blacksmithing rasp steel, retaining bold, triangular rasp tooth indentations along the upper flats while sweeping down into a hand-ground satin cutting bevel with a clean plunge line. The full-tang handle is scaled with genuine, highly textured natural stag horn that curves naturally into the palm. Completed with solid brass fixing pins and a lined brass lanyard tube, this high-balance utility knife offers superior tactile grip security and authentic Western style.
🎯 Key Specifications
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Overall Length: 7.0 inches – Compact, highly agile footprint engineered for skinning, camp tasks, and belt carry
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Blade Details: 3.5" | Repurposed High-Carbon Blacksmith’s Rasp Steel (Extreme edge toughness and holding power)
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Edge Geometry: Precision flat-ground sweeping edge with original triangular rasp teeth preserved along the blade face
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Handle Material: Genuine natural stag horn scales (Deeply textured, organic grip surface)
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Construction: Heavy-Duty Full Tang (Solid steel backbone running continuously through the handle)
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Hardware: Flush brass structural alignment pins and a lined brass lanyard tube
💥 Why This Rasp Steel Stag Horn Knife Stands Out
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Authentic Rasp Steel Texture: The blade face displays the original geometric teeth of the working rasp, giving every single knife an unmistakable historic aesthetic. Forged from high-carbon tool steel, the ground cutting bevel holds a razor-sharp edge through demanding tasks.
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Rugged Natural Stag Horn Scales: Selected for its organic crown texture and deep bark tones, the genuine stag horn handle provides a non-slip grip in all conditions—wet, cold, or dry.
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Ergonomic Arched Grip: The handle features a contoured finger choil and a gentle pommel drop, ensuring natural control and reduced hand fatigue during detailed field prep or camp work.
📖 Care & Maintenance Guide
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Clean & Dry: Hand-wash your knife immediately after camp or utility tasks with warm water and mild dish soap using a soft sponge. Thoroughly dry the steel face and stag horn scales with a towel (never leave high-carbon steel submerged or clean in a dishwasher).
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Protect the High-Carbon Steel: High-carbon rasp steel provides superior edge retention but requires simple moisture protection. Apply a light pass of food-grade mineral oil across the entire blade face—including inside the rasp tooth indentations—before long-term storage.
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Nourish the Stag Horn: Preserve the rich color and prevent the natural horn from drying out over time by occasionally wiping the handle scales with a drop of mineral oil or leather/horn conditioner.

🛡️ 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.