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.
16 pieces in this collection
Free US shipping
On every order, no minimum.
Hand-forged
Heated, hammered and ground by hand.
Engraving available
Names, dates or Norse runes on most pieces.
Ships from Memphis
Dispatched from our Tennessee facility.
Damascus Skinner Knives
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Price range: $72.00 through $96.00
Damascus Karambit Knife — Hand-Forged, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available (RK-1068)
Price range: $108.00 through $109.19
Damascus Camp Knife — Hand-Forged, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available (RK-1052)
Price range: $58.80 through $90.00
Damascus Camp Knife — Hand-Forged, Walnut Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available – Style 2
Price range: $96.00 through $102.00
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Wood Handle, Leather Sheath — Pattern 2 (RK-454)
Price range: $54.00 through $73.20
Damascus Skinner Knife — Hand-Forged, Ram Horn Handle, Leather Sheath
Price range: $64.80 through $65.40
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.
Looking for something Norse? The Viking knives collection carries hand-forged seaxes and Viking-styled belt 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.
