8" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Skinner Knife – Full-Tang Fixed Blade Hunting Knife with Premium Pakkawood Handle & Polished Brass Bolsters

The Timberline Apex: 8" Damascus, Pakkawood & Brass Skinner

Elite backcountry utility meets custom-shop sophistication. The NDY Artisan Series 8" Skinner is built for the sportsman who demands an aggressive, long-lasting edge alongside timeless frontier aesthetics. Forged from 256-layer Damascus steel, the sweeping, deep-bellied blade transitions flawlessly into a handle crafted from vacuum-stabilized Premium Pakkawood. Counter-balanced by solid Polished Brass Bolsters and detailed with an intricate Mosaic Pin, this full-tang powerhouse balances heavy-duty harvesting leverage with surgical field control.

🎯 Technical Specifications

• Overall Length: 8.0 inches

• Blade Length: 4.0 inches

• Blade Material: Hand-Forged Damascus Steel (1095 & 15N20 High-Carbon Layering)

• Hardness: 58-60 HRC (Elite Razor Edge Retention & High Impact Toughness)

• Handle Material: High-Compression Weatherproof Pakkawood

• Hardware: Solid Polished Brass Bolsters & Intricate Center Mosaic Pins

• Construction: Full Tang (Solid, continuous steel backbone running tip to pommel)

• Blade Profile: Deep-Belly Skinner (Optimized for long, fluid, sweeping strokes)

• Sheath: Custom Hand-Stitched Extra-Thick Genuine Leather

💥 Why the Pakkawood & Brass Damascus Skinner is a Backcountry Essential

• Hand-Hammered Damascus Ripples: Every blade features a completely unique, flowing pattern born from the forge fire. The high-carbon steel composition creates a microscopic "toothy" cutting edge that easily glides through thick hides, dense cartilage, or tough cordage without losing its surgical bite.

• Weatherproof Pakkawood Scales: Sourced for its rich wood-grain appearance and extreme field durability, the premium Pakkawood handle is vacuum-infused with advanced resins. This makes the handle entirely waterproof, split-resistant, and immune to warping or swelling from rain, blood, or temperature drops.

• Polished Brass & Mosaic Accents: The heavy-duty brass bolsters provide vital structural reinforcement at the pivot point while shifting the weight perfectly into your palm. Accented with a custom brass mosaic pin—a design signature usually reserved for premium commissioned blades—this knife makes a dramatic statement on your belt.

• High-Leverage Processing Geometry: The 8-inch total profile maximizes your cutting surface. The sweeping belly allows you to make long, effortless skinning passes using the entirety of the blade, drastically reducing hand and wrist fatigue during large-scale field dressing.

📖 Care for Your Damascus & Pakkawood Skinner

1. The Clean & Dry Routine: High-carbon Damascus is a professional-grade steel that requires simple respect. Always hand-wash the blade with mild soap and dry immediately after use to preserve the high-contrast etch and prevent oxidation.

2. Protect the Steel & Hardware: Apply a thin layer of food-grade mineral oil to the blade and brass bolsters before long-term storage. Because the premium Pakkawood handle is completely stabilized, it requires zero special maintenance or oiling to stay pristine.

3. Storage Best Practices: For long-term care, store your knife in a dry place outside of its leather sheath if it won't be fielded for several months. This ensures no ambient moisture gets trapped against the high-carbon steel.