{"product_id":"rangeland-stag-hunter-knife","title":"Rangeland Stag Hunter Knife 10\" Handmade Damascus Black Bolster","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculpted spine notches aren't purely decorative, historically, smiths cut these grooves into the blade back to give a thumb something to grip during controlled, forward-pressure cuts. That functional detail carried forward into modern Bowie-style builds, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRangeland Stag Hunter Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keeps it as part of its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Bowie knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heritage. Natural stag horn, meanwhile, has been a hunting knife standard for generations precisely because no two pieces look alike, giving every finished knife its own identity.\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 6-inch blade and 4-inch handle, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/custom-handmade-hunting-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRangeland Stag Hunter Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sits on the larger end for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclip point hunting blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it real presence for both field use and display. The stag horn handle pairs with a black bolster for a contrast most natural-handle knives don't offer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRangeland Stag Hunter Knife Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clip point on this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estag horn handle hunting knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines a Bowie-style profile with sculpted spine notches along the back edge, giving your thumb a secure resting point during detail cuts. Silver pins secure the natural stag scales to the tang, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack bolster hunting knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design adds a dark visual anchor between the pale stag and the forged Damascus pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esculpted spine hunting knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rewards a thumb-forward grip during controlled cutting, since that's exactly what the spine notches are built for, don't force a standard grip if the notches feel unused. Clean stag horn with a dry cloth rather than soaking it, since prolonged moisture exposure can affect the material's natural texture over time. Store the blade dry to protect the Damascus 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 6 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 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 Bowie\/clip point with sculpted spine notches\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black bolster\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 Silver 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What are the spine notches actually for? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey give your thumb a secure grip point during forward-pressure cuts, a detail carried over from traditional Bowie knife design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is the bolster black instead of matching the stag color? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast creates a clear visual break between the pale stag handle and the forged blade, which some collectors specifically look for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does natural stag horn vary a lot between individual knives? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, since it's a natural material, color and texture differ piece to piece, no two Rangeland knives will look identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is 10 inches too long for regular hunting use? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's on the larger side, better suited to bigger game processing or as a standout field companion rather than compact everyday carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I clean the stag horn handle after a hunt? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe it with a dry or barely damp cloth, avoid soaking, which can dull the natural texture over repeated exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45963376918588,"sku":null,"price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/0420\/6652\/files\/6F8D3F99-F854-45EA-923A-A8D15AF78CC1.jpg?v=1786309585","url":"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/rangeland-stag-hunter-knife","provider":"JW SteelCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}