9" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Hunting Knife – Fixed Blade Tracker Knife with Pakkawood & Genuine Leather Sheath

Artisan heritage meets uncompromising outdoor processing performance. The NDY Artisan Series 9" 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 an expansive, deep-bellied sweeping profile engineered for fluid, friction-free slicing and skinning passes. The handle architecture is a showcase of custom craftsmanship, flawlessly blending a textured Damascus front bolster with polished natural bone inserts and a stabilized dark Pakkawood pommel grip. Accompanied by a hand-stitched black leather belt sheath, this commanding tool brings unmatched functional art to any collection.

🎯 Technical Specifications

• Overall Length: 9.0 inches (The Golden Ratio for Universal Field & Camp Processing)

• Blade Length: 4.5 inches

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

• Hardness: 58-60 HRC (Elite Razor Edge Retention & Heavy Slicing Toughness)

• Handle Material: Stabilized Dark Grain Pakkawood

• Construction: Heavy-Duty Full-Length Tang (Internal steel core running completely from tip through to the base of the Pakkawood cap)

• Blade Profile: Broad Drop-Point Skinner with High-Leverage Sweep & Integrated Spine Thumb Ramp

• Sheath: Custom Hand-Stitched Thick Black Leather Belt Sheath with Durable Contrast Stitching

💥 Why the 9" Multi-Material Damascus Slicer is an Outdoor Masterpiece

• 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.

• Intricate Forge-Folded Contrast: The wide, 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.

• Artisan Segmented Handle Craft: The ergonomic handle offers an incredibly secure, comfortable grip through its multi-tier layout. The Hand-Forged Damascus bolster forms a physical forward guard to block your fingers. This drops into an ultra-smooth bone saddle and completes in a highly weather-resistant Pakkawood rear palm swell that naturally resists moisture absorption and cracking.

• Integrated Thumb Ramp Control: Built with a subtle, sweeping ergonomic rise along the back spine just ahead of the bolster, this knife offers an intuitive platform for your thumb. This allows you to choke up securely on the blade for high-pressure push cuts or delicate detail work with complete stability.

📖 Care for Your Damascus, Bone & Pakkawood Masterpiece

• 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.

• 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 and bolster guard. A quick pass of the oiled cloth over the polished bone and Pakkawood handle elements will keep the natural materials beautifully hydrated and deep in contrast.

• Long-Term Storage Best Practices: For extended storage spanning several months, keep the knife in a dry, low-humidity cabinet outside of its leather sheath. This prevents the tanning salts in the genuine leather from drawing ambient environmental moisture onto the high-carbon steel layers.