{"product_id":"marblewood-skinner-knife","title":"Marblewood Skinner Knife 10\" Handmade Damascus Micarta Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tanto profile and a wharncliffe profile solve different cutting problems on their own — tanto reinforces the tip, Wharncliffe gives you a nearly straight edge that meets the spine at a controlled downward angle. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarblewood Skinner Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines both approaches into one blade, giving this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/handmade-skinner-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etanto wharncliffe skinner knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a distinct geometry you won't find on standard single-profile builds.\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 10 inches overall, with a 5-inch blade and 5-inch handle, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarblewood Skinner Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e balances blade and grip length evenly. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack and white micarta handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses a layered construction that creates a marbled visual pattern, paired with red star-shaped mosaic pins that stand out against the monochrome layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarblewood Skinner Knife Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hybrid tanto-wharncliffe edge on this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emosaic pin Damascus knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives you a reinforced tip alongside a mostly straight cutting edge, useful for controlled detail work where a curved skinner belly would offer less precision. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus skinner blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction runs full tang, with the layered micarta scales secured by the distinctive red mosaic pins rather than standard round pins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the wharncliffe portion of the edge sits closer to straight than a curved skinner blade, detail cuts benefit from a more deliberate, controlled hand motion rather than a rocking cut. Store this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleather sheath skinner knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in its dark brown sheath with the X-stitch detail, checking periodically that the stitching stays intact under regular use. Dry the Damascus blade fully after field use to protect the forged pattern from surface rust.\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 10 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 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\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Damascus 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 Tanto\/wharncliffe hybrid\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 Black and white layered Micarta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red star-shaped mosaic pins\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\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark brown leather with X-stitch detail\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: What does combining tanto and wharncliffe profiles actually achieve? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt gives you a reinforced tip from the tanto style alongside the controlled, mostly straight edge of a wharncliffe, useful for precise detail cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why are the mosaic pins star-shaped instead of round? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a distinctive design detail that sets this handle apart from standard round-pin construction, adding visual character beyond function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does layered black and white Micarta create a marbled look? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe layers are built up during construction, and when shaped, the exposed cross-section reveals a naturally marbled pattern unique to each piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this blade shape suited for curved skinning cuts? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt leans more toward controlled, straight-edge detail work than a rocking curved cut, so technique differs slightly from a traditional skinner belly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the X-stitch detail on the sheath indicate? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a decorative stitching pattern that also reinforces the seam, adding both visual interest and durability to the leather construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45963392548924,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/0420\/6652\/files\/32F70472-14B7-41DE-BBE7-12B04F0D6261.jpg?v=1786305145","url":"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/marblewood-skinner-knife","provider":"JW SteelCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}