{"product_id":"stag-antler-cleaver-skinner","title":"Stag Antler Cleaver Skinner Knife for Field Dressing and Camp Use","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStag Antler Cleaver Skinner Knife brings old-world skinning tradition into one handcrafted blade. Hunters have trusted cleaver-style skinners for generations because the wide belly makes quick work of hide and cartilage. This knife pairs that proven shape with a hand-selected stag antler handle, so no two knives look exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery blade starts as raw Damascus steel, forged and folded to build strength layer by layer. The steel is shaped into a broad, flat-spined skinner profile built for control during field dressing. A full tang core runs through the antler handle, giving the knife balance you can feel in every cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is not a knife stamped out by machine. Each stag antler grip is chosen for its natural color and texture, then fitted by hand to the tang. The result is a working tool with character-factory knives that can't be matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff8000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/handmade-skinner-knives?srsltid=AfmBOop5KItPX_hB05UglQf97NcBG_RQJ2XVKkOURZBjo2PaAgWrTzfp\"\u003eStag Antler Cleaver Skinner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Knife at JW Steel Crafts with a raindrop Damascus pattern, natural stag antler handle, and brass-accented pin work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe History Behind Stag Antler\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e Cleaver Skinner\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCleaver-style skinners trace back to frontier butchering knives built for speed and control. Damascus steel dates back centuries and is prized for its folded strength and flowing pattern. Stag antler handles have been used on hunting knives since the early trapping days, valued for their grip and durability. \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff8000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJW Steel Crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e continues that tradition, forging each blade and fitting each handle by hand at the forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlade Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Damascus steel edge on this skinner holds a working sharpness through extended field use. Its broad, flat-spined profile gives more belly for skinning and caping without extra effort. The full-tang construction adds strength throughout the handle, so the blade won't flex under pressure. Wipe the blade dry after use and apply a light coat of oil to keep the pattern sharp and the steel rust-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandle Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNatural stag antler brings texture and grip that synthetic handles cannot copy. Each antler crown is fitted tight to the tang with silver pins and a brass-accented spacer for extra hold. Because the tang runs the full length of the handle, the grip stays solid even during hard use. Stag antler also resists moisture better than many woods, holding up well in wet field conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis skinner knife works best for field dressing deer, small game processing, and everyday camp tasks. Its compact size and antler handle also make it a strong pick for collectors and gift buyers. Order the Stag Antler Cleaver Skinner Knife today. Each stag handle is individually forged, and no two grips look alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"168\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"328\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlade Pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRaindrop damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRaw natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNatural stag antler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBolster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePin Detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e3 silver pins with brass spacer accent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFull tang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrown leather sheath with brass snap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSkinner knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the overall length of the Stag Antler Cleaver Skinner Knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt measures 4.5 inches overall, making it a compact field knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of steel is used in the blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe blade is forged from Damascus steel with a raindrop pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this knife full tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes, the tang runs the full length of the antler handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the knife come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes, it includes a handmade brown leather sheath with a brass snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Mark Cowboy Skinner Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a single knife with a stag antler handle, while the Cowboy Skinner Set includes multiple knives with a different handle style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for the Damascus steel blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWipe the blade dry after use and apply a light coat of oil regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this knife good for gifting or collecting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes, its natural antler handle and forged blade make it a strong collectible 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