{"product_id":"anvilwood-hunters-blade","title":"Anvilwood Hunter's Blade 9\" Handmade High Carbon Stag Horn Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing stag horn with a wood spacer wasn't originally about looks, old bladesmiths used the spacer to reinforce a natural material that's prone to hairline cracking at its thinnest points during handle mounting. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnvilwood Hunter's Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keeps that same construction logic, built as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh carbon steel hunting knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where function drove the design choice long before it became a visual trademark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 9 inches overall, with a 5-inch blade and 4-inch handle, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/custom-handmade-hunting-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnvilwood Hunter's Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e puts more length into the cutting edge than the grip, favoring reach over extended-hold comfort. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estag horn wood spacer handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines natural horn with a wood buffer layer that does real structural work, not just decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnvilwood Hunter's Blade Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drop point profile on this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrop point hunter blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives you a strong, controlled tip suited to both skinning and general field tasks. Full tang construction runs the steel through the entire handle, and this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull tang hunting knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e build means the wood spacer sits purely as a handle-material buffer rather than bearing any structural load itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade carbon steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this knife needs the edge dried thoroughly after any field use, high carbon steel rusts faster than stainless if left damp, even overnight. The stag horn portion of the handle should be wiped rather than soaked, since the wood spacer between horn sections can swell unevenly if exposed to prolonged moisture. A light coat of oil on the blade before storage helps protect the edge during periods of non-use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drop point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural stag horn with wood spacer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTang Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does the handle need a wood spacer at all? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spacer reinforces the stag horn at its thinnest, most crack-prone point during handle assembly, serving a structural rather than purely visual purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a 5 inch blade with a 4 inch handle unusual? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's not unusual, but this ratio favors cutting reach over extended-grip comfort, which suits hunters who prioritize blade length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does high carbon steel need more care than stainless? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt lacks the chromium content that gives stainless its corrosion resistance, so it rusts faster if left damp, especially overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the wood spacer be damaged by water? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, prolonged moisture exposure can cause uneven swelling between the wood and horn sections, so wiping rather than soaking is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this knife suited for both detail work and general field tasks? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, the drop point profile balances a strong tip for detail cuts with enough blade presence for general hunting and field use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45963387699260,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/0420\/6652\/files\/DD734AA0-C25B-4C87-9E98-90E4B7EDC8BD.jpg?v=1786305971","url":"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/anvilwood-hunters-blade","provider":"JW SteelCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}