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8" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Hunting Knife – Fixed Blade Skinner Knife with Camel Bone Handle, Dual Brass Bolsters & Genuine Leather Sheath
8" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Hunting Knife – Fixed Blade Skinner Knife with Camel Bone Handle, Dual Brass Bolsters & Genuine Leather Sheath
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Classic frontier heritage meets unyielding outdoor processing performance. The NDY Artisan Series 8" Field Utility Tool is a robust, beautifully balanced fixed blade designed for the modern outfitter, backcountry tracker, and fine cutlery collector. The hand-forged, high-contrast Damascus steel blade features a sweeping, deep-bellied drop-point profile engineered for fluid, friction-free slicing and clean field-dressing passes. The handle architecture is a showcase of custom craftsmanship, flawlessly blending mirror-polished solid brass front and rear bolsters with smooth natural camel bone scales, accented by decorative textured file-work bands. Accompanied by a hand-stitched, stamped brown leather belt sheath, this commanding tool brings unmatched functional art to any collection.
🎯 Technical Specifications
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Overall Length: 8.0 inches (The Golden Ratio for High-Control Field Processing)
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Blade Length: 4.0 inches
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Blade Material: Hand-Forged Twist Damascus Steel (1095 & 15N20 High-Carbon Layering)
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Hardness: 58-60 HRC (Elite Razor Edge Retention & Heavy Slicing Toughness)
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Handle Material: Premium Smooth Natural Camel Bone (Natural Cream/Ivory Tone)
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Hardware: Massive Dual-End Solid Brass Bolsters, Flush Brass Fixing Pins, & Textured Mosaic Spacer Work
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Construction: Heavy-Duty Full Tang (Solid steel core extending seamlessly from tip through to the brass pommel base)
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Blade Profile: Broad Drop-Point Skinner with High-Leverage Sweep & Integrated Spine Control Jimping
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Sheath: Custom Hand-Stitched Thick Brown Leather Belt Sheath with Basketweave Stamping
💥 Why the 8" Double-Brass Camel Bone Skinner is an Outdoor Masterpiece
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Deep-Bellied Sweeping Geometry: The blade features an exceptionally broad profile that carries its width forward into a generous, rounded belly. This maximizes the length of the cutting edge, distributing pressure evenly to execute effortless, long skinning passes and heavy camp slicing tasks without binding or lagging.
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Intricate Forge-Folded Contrast: The clean blade face proudly showcases an organic ripple pattern achieved through intensive forge-folding of alternating high-carbon steels. Beyond its striking aesthetics, this layering process yields a microscopic, toothy edge that aggressively slices through thick hides, dense fiber, and game processing tasks.
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Dual-Ended Solid Brass Bolsters: The ergonomic handle offers an incredibly secure, comfortable grip through its multi-tier layout. The solid brass front bolster forms an integrated forward guard to shield your fingers, while the matching brass butt cap provides perfect weight balance back into the palm.
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Polished Natural Camel Bone Scales: Celebrated in custom cutlery for its incredible structural density and porcelain-smooth finish, the premium natural bone scales provide a rock-solid grip while giving the tool a timeless, historic look.
📖 Care for Your Damascus, Bone & Brass Masterpiece
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The Clean & Dry Routine: High-carbon Damascus is a professional outfitter's steel that demands basic upkeep. Always hand-wash your blade with warm water and mild dish soap immediately after use, then wipe it completely dry. Never leave it sitting wet or submerged in water.
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Lubricate and Shield the Layers: Before storing, apply a thin coat of food-grade mineral oil or quality blade wax to the Damascus blade face. A quick pass of the oiled cloth over the polished camel bone handle sections will keep the natural materials beautifully hydrated and deep in contrast.
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Maintain the Solid Brass Polish: Over time, the solid brass bolsters will develop a rich, historic golden patina from ambient air and carrying. If you prefer a high-luster, showroom finish, a quick pass with a standard brass polishing cloth will instantly restore their mirror shine.
