{"product_id":"9-hand-forged-damascus-steel-skinning-knife-fixed-blade-hunting-knife-with-guthook-genuine-staghorn-handle-brass-guard-premium-leather-sheath","title":"9\" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Skinning Knife – Fixed Blade Hunting Knife with Guthook, Genuine Staghorn Handle, Brass Guard \u0026 Premium Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eOld-world frontier craftsmanship meets surgical field-dressing performance. The NDY Artisan Series 9\" Guthook Skinning Knife is a specialized wilderness masterpiece engineered for the dedicated outfitter, big-game tracker, and fine cutlery collector. The hand-forged, high-contrast Damascus steel blade features a sweeping, deep-bellied profile optimized for drag-free hide removal, integrating a precision-ground spine guthook for clean, unzipping anatomical cuts. The ergonomic handle is a masterclass in classic cutlery design, pairing a ruggedly textured, hand-selected genuine staghorn scale with a polished brass finger guard, a matching brass pommel cap, and elegant dark fiber accent spacers. Complete with a custom-fit genuine leather belt sheath, this commanding tool brings unmatched utility to camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e🎯 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.0 inches (The Golden Ratio for Large Game Field Processing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.75 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" 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=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 58-60 HRC (Elite Razor Edge Retention \u0026amp; High Slicing Toughness)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic Highly Textured Premium Staghorn (Deer Antler)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid Polished Brass Front Bolster Guard, Matching Brass Pommel, \u0026amp; Dark Fiber\/Brass Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Full-Length Hidden Tang (Mechanically compressed and locked securely via the brass pommel cap)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep-Belly Sweeping Skinner with Integrated Spine Guthook \u0026amp; Control Jimping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSheath:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom Hand-Stitched Extra-Thick Genuine Leather Belt Sheath with Scale Tooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e💥 Why the 9\" Staghorn Damascus Guthook Skinner is a Backcountry Masterpiece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated Dual-Zone Processing:\u003c\/b\u003e The specialized architecture maximizes efficiency in the field. The razor-sharp spine guthook allows you to execute long, clean, upward opening passes through thick hide without puncturing underlying layers, while the exaggerated, sweeping lower belly excels at swift, deep, drag-free skinning strokes using the full length of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntricate Twist Damascus Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e The wide blade face proudly features a layered, organic ripple pattern born from intensive forge folding. The high-carbon composition creates a microscopic, toothy cutting edge that slices cleanly through dense fat layers, cartilage, and heavy hides without rolling under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Bark-Textured Staghorn Grip:\u003c\/b\u003e The core of the handle features a pristine segment of natural genuine staghorn. Celebrated for its rich, naturally ridged bark texture, the antler provides a highly slip-resistant, secure grip even when working in wet or freezing environments, giving the knife an unmistakable, historic frontier identity that feels incredibly solid in the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePolished Brass Protective Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Outfitted with a heavy-duty solid brass front finger guard and a matching brass pommel cap, this knife safely shields your hand from the razor edge during high-leverage field work. The multi-layer dark micarta and brass linear spacers add subtle custom refinement, perfectly accenting the transition between steel and natural horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e📖 Care for Your Damascus, Staghorn \u0026amp; Guthook Skinner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Clean \u0026amp; Dry Routine:\u003c\/b\u003e High-carbon Damascus is a professional-grade steel that requires basic respect. Always hand-wash the blade with mild soap and dry immediately after use to preserve the deep-etched contrast and prevent environmental moisture from oxidizing the layers. Make sure to dry thoroughly inside the guthook channel and along the spine jimping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProtect the Steel \u0026amp; Authentic Antler:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a thin layer of food-grade mineral oil to the Damascus blade face before long-term storage to shield it from moisture. A quick wipe of mineral oil across the natural staghorn handle sections and brass components once a year will keep the natural materials beautifully hydrated, deep in color, and completely lustrous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStorage Best Practices:\u003c\/b\u003e For long-term 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 atmospheric moisture gets trapped against the high-carbon steel layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NDY KNIVES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53893509644654,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7190\/2574\/files\/117-Edited.jpg?v=1781119889","url":"https:\/\/ndyknives.com\/products\/9-hand-forged-damascus-steel-skinning-knife-fixed-blade-hunting-knife-with-guthook-genuine-staghorn-handle-brass-guard-premium-leather-sheath","provider":"NDY KNIVES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}