{"product_id":"8-hand-forged-damascus-steel-guthook-skinner-knife-full-tang-fixed-blade-hunting-knife-with-authentic-stag-horn-handle-matching-damascus-bolsters","title":"8\" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Guthook Skinner Knife – Full-Tang Fixed Blade Hunting Knife with Authentic Stag Horn Handle \u0026 Matching Damascus Bolsters","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Legend’s Edge: 8\" Damascus Guthook, Wirecut Motif \u0026amp; Stag Skinner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA breathtaking masterclass in elite field functionality and custom blacksmith artistry. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eNDY Sovereign Series 8\" Guthook Skinner\u003c\/b\u003e is engineered for the veteran sportsman who demands a highly specialized harvesting tool alongside breathtaking visual detail. Hand-forged from high-contrast \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"290\"\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/b\u003e, the deep-bellied sweeping blade features an integrated spine guthook and an intricate, precision-wirecut wildlife motif swirling through the layered steel. The full-tang handle transitions seamlessly from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"511\"\u003eHand-Forged Damascus Bolsters\u003c\/b\u003e to a rugged, high-traction \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"568\"\u003eAuthentic Stag Horn grip\u003c\/b\u003e, turning an essential backcountry workhorse into a stunning frontier heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e🎯 Technical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.0 inches (The Optimal Field Processing Scale)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.0 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"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=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtisanal Detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium Wirecut Wildlife Motif Accent on Blade Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecialized Field Feature:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-Ground Integrated Spine Guthook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 58-60 HRC (Elite Razor Edge Retention \u0026amp; High Slicing Longevity)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-Selected Authentic Stag Horn (Deer Antler)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccent Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-Forged Matching Damascus Bolsters \u0026amp; Structural Fixing Pins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Tang (Solid, continuous steel backbone running from tip to pommel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSheath:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom Hand-Stitched Extra-Thick Genuine Leather Belt Sheath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e💥 Why the Stag \u0026amp; Dual-Damascus Guthook Skinner Dominates the Field\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Damascus Custom Artistry:\u003c\/b\u003e This flagship knife features a striking double-dose of master-level blacksmith work. Both the sweeping skinner blade and the integrated handle bolsters are hand-forged from high-contrast Damascus steel, yielding a beautifully unified, seamless aesthetic usually reserved for expensive custom commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecision Wirecut \u0026amp; Guthook Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e The blade spine features an integrated, razor-sharp guthook designed to open hides effortlessly in a single fluid motion without risking puncture to underlying tissue. Flowing into the center of the steel is an intricate wirecut wildlife motif, creating a stunning visual narrative where the organic ripples of the Damascus frame the artwork beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRugged, High-Traction Authentic Stag Grip:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-selected for its deep, natural texture, the authentic stag horn handle provides an unyielding, non-slip grip in cold, wet, or slippery field dressing environments. Because every antler is grown naturally in the wilderness, your knife's handle features its own completely unique character and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOverbuilt Full-Tang Balance:\u003c\/b\u003e The Damascus steel runs entirely from the tip of the sweeping belly straight through the base of the stag handle. This solid, unsegmented engineering guarantees maximum structural integrity, shifting the balance point perfectly into your palm to dramatically reduce hand fatigue during large-scale processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e📖 Care for Your Damascus, Stag \u0026amp; Guthook Skinner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Clean \u0026amp; Dry Routine:\u003c\/b\u003e High-carbon Damascus is a professional-grade steel that requires simple respect. Always hand-wash the blade with mild soap and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003edry immediately\u003c\/b\u003e after use to preserve the deep-etched contrast and prevent oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProtect the Steel \u0026amp; Horn:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a thin layer of food-grade mineral oil to the Damascus blade and bolsters before storage to shield them from ambient moisture. A light wipe of mineral oil across the stag horn handle once a year will keep the natural material hydrated and prevent it from becoming dry or brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStorage Best Practices:\u003c\/b\u003e For long-term offseason 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 moisture gets trapped against the high-carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"NDY KNIVES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53831098138990,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7190\/2574\/files\/92-Edited.jpg?v=1779642979","url":"https:\/\/ndyknives.com\/products\/8-hand-forged-damascus-steel-guthook-skinner-knife-full-tang-fixed-blade-hunting-knife-with-authentic-stag-horn-handle-matching-damascus-bolsters","provider":"NDY KNIVES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}