{"product_id":"8-5-hand-forged-damascus-steel-skinning-knife-full-tang-fixed-blade-hunting-knife-with-rosewood-handle-mosaic-pin-genuine-leather-sheath","title":"8.5\" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Skinning Knife – Full-Tang Fixed Blade Hunting Knife with Rosewood Handle, Mosaic Pin \u0026 Genuine Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTimeless frontier elegance engineered for premium field processing. The NDY Artisan Series 8.5\" Rosewood Skinner is a beautifully balanced, full-tang sporting masterpiece designed for the dedicated woodsman and outdoor traditionalist. The hand-forged, high-contrast Damascus steel blade features a sweeping, deep-bellied profile optimized for drag-free hide removal, caping, and precision slicing. The full-tang handle is crafted from premium hand-selected natural rosewood scales, beautifully anchored by flush structural hardware and a stunning center mosaic pin accent. Paired with an integrated leather-wrapped lanyard and a hand-tooled leather belt sheath, this exceptional tool functions as a magnificent backcountry companion or an exquisite heirloom display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e🎯 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.5 inches (The Golden Ratio for Mid-to-Large Game Processing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-Forged Damascus Steel (1095 \u0026amp; 15N20 High-Carbon Layering)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 58-60 HRC (Elite Razor Edge Retention \u0026amp; High Wear Resistance)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium Natural Grain Rosewood (Polished \u0026amp; Weather-Sealed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Flush Brass Fixing Pins \u0026amp; Custom Intricate Geometric Center Mosaic Pin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Tang (Solid, continuous steel backbone running seamlessly from tip to pommel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0\"\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Sweeping Deep-Belly Drop Point Skinner (Optimized for long, continuous, fluid passes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,8,0\"\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/b\u003e Integrated rear lanyard hole with custom braided brown leather accent cord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,9,0\"\u003eSheath:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom Hand-Stitched Extra-Thick Genuine Leather Belt Sheath with Frontier Tooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e💥 Why the 8.5\" Rosewood Mosaic Skinner is a Backcountry Masterpiece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eFluid Twist Damascus Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e The wide blade face proudly features a layered, organic ripple pattern born from intensive forge folding. The high-carbon composition creates a microscopic, serrated cutting edge that slices cleanly through thick hides, heavy fat layers, and dense tissue without flattening or losing its surgical bite under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eErgonomic Natural Rosewood Grip:\u003c\/b\u003e The handle scales are carved from dense natural rosewood, highly prized for its structural durability, warm feel in the hand, and gorgeous natural striping. The handle contour transitions seamlessly into a subtle front index guard and a flared pommel, ensuring the tool locks safely into your palm and cannot slip forward during wet field processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eArtisan Custom Mosaic Inlay:\u003c\/b\u003e Adding a magnificent level of custom jewelry-grade refinement, the center handle scale is anchored by a flush-ground brass and steel mosaic pin. This intricate geometric detail immediately elevates the knife from a rugged wilderness tool to a highly collectible work of custom cutlery art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eContinuous Full-Tang Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to withstand generations of heavy outdoor service, the continuous Damascus core runs unbroken from the tip of the drop-point directly through the rosewood handle scales. The rear terminates in a lined lanyard hole complete with a custom braided leather cord, giving you an extended retention anchor point when working in demanding environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e📖 Care for Your Damascus \u0026amp; Rosewood Skinner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eThe Clean \u0026amp; Dry Routine:\u003c\/b\u003e High-carbon Damascus is a professional-grade steel that requires basic respect. Always hand-wash the blade with mild soap and dry immediately after use to preserve the deep-etched contrast and prevent ambient environmental moisture from oxidizing the layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003eProtect the Steel \u0026amp; Hardwood:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a thin layer of food-grade mineral oil to the Damascus blade face before long-term storage to shield it from moisture. A quick wipe of mineral oil across the natural rosewood handle scales once a year will keep the natural wood grain beautifully hydrated, deep in color, and completely lustrous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003eStorage Best Practices:\u003c\/b\u003e For long-term care, store your knife in a dry place outside of its custom leather sheath if it won't be fielded for several months. This ensures no ambient atmospheric moisture gets trapped against the high-carbon steel layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NDY KNIVES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53893429526894,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7190\/2574\/files\/114-Edited.jpg?v=1781118637","url":"https:\/\/ndyknives.com\/products\/8-5-hand-forged-damascus-steel-skinning-knife-full-tang-fixed-blade-hunting-knife-with-rosewood-handle-mosaic-pin-genuine-leather-sheath","provider":"NDY KNIVES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}