Handmade Fixed Blade Hunting Skinner Knife

Compact | Precise | Finished to the Last Detail

This handcrafted drop point skinner is built around the belief that a working knife does not have to look like a working knife. The same D2 tool steel performance and full tang construction that serious hunters demand, delivered in a package with black Micarta handle scales, a decorative mosaic pin, and a gold accent ring at the pommel that elevates this skinner well above anything you would find in a hunting supply shop. Prefer a natural wood finish? This knife is also available in a light rosewood handle version — same blade, same performance, different character entirely.

The Blade — Drop Point Skinner
The drop point is the blade shape that hunters and skinners return to again and again, not because it is fashionable but because it works. The spine curves gently to a strong, rounded tip that gives you full control during skinning without the risk of puncturing hide or organs during field dressing.

At 5 inches this is a compact, highly manoeuvrable skinning blade, short enough for precise detail work around joints and legs, with enough belly length for efficient strokes on the main body. The satin finish on the D2 steel is clean and functional, easy to wipe clean in the field and resistant to minor scratching during use.

The Steel — D2 for Edge-Critical Work
For skinning work specifically, edge retention is the quality that matters most. A skinner that dulls mid-task is not just inconvenient — it makes the work harder, messier, and less precise.

D2 tool steel addresses this directly. Its high carbon and chromium composition, hardened to 58–62 HRC, delivers edge longevity that most steels cannot match, holding a skinning-sharp edge through complete field dressing tasks without requiring touch-ups between animals.

It also provides:

• Excellent wear resistance under sustained cutting pressure
• Semi-stainless corrosion behaviour — far better than plain carbon steel
• A steel that maintains its character through years of hard hunting use

Wipe clean after use, apply light oil periodically, store dry and this blade will serve you for decades.

Full Tang — Control Where It Counts
Skinning is precision work. The feedback between hand and blade matters. You need to feel exactly what the knife is doing at all times. Full tang construction delivers that connection by making the handle and blade one continuous piece of D2 steel with no joints, no flex points, and no loss of feedback between hand and cutting edge.

At 279 grams the balance point sits exactly where it should for a skinner, slightly forward of the guard, giving the blade natural momentum during cutting strokes without feeling heavy or fatiguing.

The Handle — Black Micarta with Mosaic Pin and Gold Accent
Black Micarta delivers what hunting knife handles need most, a surface that grips securely regardless of conditions. Wet hands, cold hands, gloved hands — black Micarta holds. It is completely impervious to moisture, temperature changes, blood, and sustained outdoor exposure. It will not crack, swell, or deteriorate under any conditions you are likely to encounter in the field.

What distinguishes this handle from a standard Micarta grip are two carefully chosen accent details:

Decorative mosaic pin — set into the handle at the front, this small disc of layered metal reveals an intricate pattern when viewed closely. A mark of craftsmanship attention that distinguishes a genuinely handmade knife from a production piece.

Gold accent ring at the pommel — a circular gold inlay at the rear of the handle that catches light against the jet black Micarta. A small detail that makes a significant visual difference and gives this skinner a refined, finished quality that is unusual in a working hunting knife.

A gold pin at the forward handle position completes the accent detail, warm gold against black Micarta, consistent and deliberate throughout.

Perfect For
Hunting and skinning, field dressing and game processing, camping, bushcraft, everyday outdoor carry, and knife collecting. An exceptional gift for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who want a purpose-built skinner with premium finish details that set it apart from every other knife in the field.

A Note From Us
The mosaic pin and gold accent ring on this knife took our craftsmen additional time to fit precisely. They did it because the details matter to us and to the person receiving the knife. Every piece that leaves our workshop is built to that standard. If yours falls short in any way, contact us directly. We will make it right.