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 Camp Knife — Hand-Forged, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available (RK-1052)
Original price was: $98.00.$34.30Current price is: $34.30.
High-Carbon Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Olive Wood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $380.00.$133.00Current price is: $133.00.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $225.98.$79.09Current price is: $79.09.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $185.98.$65.09Current price is: $65.09.
Damascus Karambit Knife — Hand-Forged, Ram Horn Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $110.00.$38.50Current price is: $38.50.
Katana Sword — Hand-Forged Damascus, 15″ Overall, Sheath Included
Original price was: $230.00.$80.50Current price is: $80.50.
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 Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Ram Horn Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-458)
Original price was: $108.00.$37.80Current price is: $37.80.
Damascus Hunting Knife — Hand-Forged, Bone Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $150.00.$52.50Current price is: $52.50.
Damascus Gut Hook Hunting Knife — Hand-Forged, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $104.00.$36.40Current price is: $36.40.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, 8″ Overall, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $160.00.$56.00Current price is: $56.00.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-611)
Original price was: $150.00.$52.50Current price is: $52.50.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Wood Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-454)
Original price was: $111.00.$38.85Current price is: $38.85.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-472)
Original price was: $118.00.$41.30Current price is: $41.30.
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Bone Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $165.98.$58.09Current price is: $58.09.
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, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-496)
Original price was: $113.00.$39.55Current price is: $39.55.
Damascus Hunting Knife — Hand-Forged, Wood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available (RK-1101)
Original price was: $117.98.$41.29Current price is: $41.29.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.