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8" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Skinner Knife – Deep-Belly Precision Blade with Rosewood Handle & Mosaic Pin
8" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Skinner Knife – Deep-Belly Precision Blade with Rosewood Handle & Mosaic Pin
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Precision in the Field: The Damascus & Rosewood Skinner
Master the art of the harvest. The NDY Signature 8" Skinner is a professional-grade tool engineered for the hunter who values surgical precision and traditional beauty. Forged from 256-layer Damascus steel, the blade features a specialized deep-belly curve designed for long, effortless slicing and clean field processing. Balanced by a premium Exotic Rosewood handle and detailed with an intricate Mosaic Pin, this skinner is a high-performance masterpiece.
🎯 Technical Specifications
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Overall Length: 8.0 inches
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Blade Length: 4 inches
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Blade Material: Hand-Forged Damascus Steel (1095 & 15N20)
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Hardness: 58-60 HRC
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Handle Material: Exotic Rosewood
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Hardware: Handcrafted Custom Mosaic Pin
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Construction: Full Tang
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Blade Profile: Deep-Belly Skinner with Reinforced Tip
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Sheath: Custom Hand-Stitched Genuine Cowhide Leather
💥 Why the Rosewood Damascus Skinner is a Pro Choice
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High-Carbon Slicing Performance: The hand-hammered Damascus steel provides a "toothy" edge that bites into material, making it ideal for processing tough hides. The 256 layers of steel ensure that the blade remains sharp and resilient through the most demanding tasks.
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Ergonomic Skinner Geometry: The 8-inch frame and deep-bellied blade are optimized for skinning. This profile allows you to use the full length of the edge for smooth, sweeping cuts, significantly reducing fatigue and improving accuracy in the field.
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Artisanal Handle Craftsmanship: The deep, dark grain of the Rosewood handle is polished to a glass-like finish, offering a warm and secure grip. The intricate Mosaic Pin serves as a signature of custom quality, making this tool a standout in any collection.
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Compact Professional Utility: Perfectly sized for maximum leverage, this compact skinner allows for surgical-level control. It is small enough for intricate detail work yet strong enough for heavy-duty processing.
📖 Care for Your Damascus & Rosewood Skinner
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Dry After Use: High-carbon Damascus steel requires respect. After use, wash with mild soap and dry immediately. This is the most important step to preserve the etched pattern.
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Protect the Forged Steel: To maintain the high-contrast look of the Damascus, apply a thin coat of mineral oil to the blade before storing it in its leather sheath.
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Rosewood Luster: To keep the handle looking its best, occasionally rub a small amount of oil into the wood. This maintains the moisture resistance of the rosewood and keeps the mosaic pin shining.
