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.

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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.