This 9-inch Damascus skinning knife with a gut hook pairs a hand-finished Damascus blade with a contrasting two-tone wood handle — dark brown nearest the blade transitioning into a lighter olive/tan section — secured with two brass pins.
Specifications
- Steel: Damascus, 512 layers (1095/15N20)
- Overall length: 9 inches
- Tang: Full tang
- Handle: Two-tone wood (dark brown near blade, light olive/tan at butt), 2 brass pins
- Features: Gut hook, large circular finger ring, spine jimping
- Includes: Two-tone brown leather sheath with tooled border and star snap
The sharpened gut hook on the spine helps open hide cleanly during field dressing, while the large circular finger ring provides a secure indexing point and extra control when working with gloves or changing grip. This two-tone handle is what sets it apart from the solid dark-wood version of the same 9-inch profile.
Clean and dry the blade promptly after use, especially after field dressing, then apply a light coat of food-safe or mineral knife oil before storage. Hand wash only, and store the knife sheathed only once the blade is fully dry.
