DAMASCUS SKINNER KNIVES
A skinner’s short, deeply curved belly gives you long sweeping cuts that separate hide from meat cleanly — and ours are hand-forged from layered Damascus steel to hold that edge through the whole job. Fitted with walnut, stag horn, bone and rosewood handles, each skinner arrives sharp with a leather sheath. Compact, purposeful and priced for hunters who actually use their blades.
Damascus Hunting Knife — Hand-Forged, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available (RK-1075)
Original price was: $300.00.$105.00Current price is: $105.00.
Damascus Karambit Knife — Hand-Forged, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available (RK-1068)
Original price was: $181.99.$63.70Current price is: $63.70.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Resin Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $355.99.$124.60Current price is: $124.60.
Damascus Folding Pocket Knife — Hand-Forged, 12″ Overall, Ram Horn Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $170.00.$59.50Current price is: $59.50.
Damascus Karambit Knife — Hand-Forged, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $180.00.$63.00Current price is: $63.00.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $120.00.$42.00Current price is: $42.00.
Damascus Hunting Knife — Hand-Forged, Bone Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available (RK-1104)
Original price was: $170.98.$59.84Current price is: $59.84.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-431)
Original price was: $105.00.$36.75Current price is: $36.75.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-414)
Original price was: $115.00.$40.25Current price is: $40.25.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-495)
Original price was: $109.00.$38.15Current price is: $38.15.
High-Carbon Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Wood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $230.00.$80.50Current price is: $80.50.
D2 Steel Tanto Knife — Hand-Forged, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $122.00.$42.70Current price is: $42.70.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-417)
Original price was: $95.00.$33.25Current price is: $33.25.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Hardwood Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-463)
Original price was: $106.00.$37.10Current price is: $37.10.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-432)
Original price was: $95.00.$33.25Current price is: $33.25.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Wood Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $105.00.$36.75Current price is: $36.75.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Wood Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-530)
Original price was: $122.00.$42.70Current price is: $42.70.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, 8″ Overall, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $160.00.$56.00Current price is: $56.00.Why a Dedicated Skinner?
The wide, curved blade keeps more edge in contact with the hide, and the rounded tip resists accidentally puncturing it. Most of our skinners run 6.5–9 inches overall — small enough for control, big enough for elk. Pair one with a gut hook hunting knife and you're set for the season.
Damascus Steel in the Field
Our skinners are forged from 1095/15N20 layered steel at 56–60 HRC — a hard edge that strops back to razor sharp in seconds. Carbon Damascus will patina with use; wipe it dry and oil it after processing game and it will outlast factory stainless blades.
Skinner Knife FAQ
What makes a skinner knife different from a hunting knife?
A skinner has a shorter, wider blade with a pronounced curved belly designed for slicing hide off in long strokes, while a general hunting knife has a straighter edge and pointed tip for all-purpose field tasks.
What size skinner do I need for deer?
A 3–4 inch blade (roughly 7–8.5 inches overall) is the sweet spot for whitetail — larger blades suit elk and moose.
Does Damascus steel rust?
Carbon Damascus can rust if left wet. Wipe the blade dry after use and apply a light coat of mineral or blade oil before storage.
Are these full tang?
Our fixed-blade skinners are full-tang or strong hidden-tang construction — check each product's specification table for details.
Can I get one engraved as a gift?
Yes — names, initials and dates can be engraved on most skinners. They're one of our most popular hunter gifts.