The Good ‘Ol Skinnin’ Knife is exactly what it sounds like. Time tested shape and design, this is an amazing tool for hunting, and really any basic daily usage for which you need a wildly sharp blade.
Created from L6 steel sourced from upcycled antique lumber mill saw blades. L6 is tough and flexible, and holds a particularly keen edge. These are engineered specifically for skinning, filleting and precise butchery. They’re also phenomenal for any task requiring extreme sharpness. These are very thin and flexible, with the profile and handle ergonomics optimized for long sweeping slices that are gentle on the wrist with extended use.
While all of my knives can be comfortably used in a variety of grips, special attention is paid to that aspect of my skinners. When skinning one often uses the very tip of the knife, which can often require choking up on the blade with your finger along the spine. These are designed to easily facilitate that.
Blade Length: 3.25”
Overall Length: 7.5”
Blade Max Width: 1.5”
Weight: 3.6 OZ or 101 grams
Steel: L6 high carbon steel
Handle: Morado wood
Sheath: Brown leather with antiqued brass rivets
My blades have soul to them, They are entirely hand crafted, and unique. You won't be able to match the quality, performance and passion of these knives with anything store bought. They are heirloom quality, extremely effective tools.
The blade is differentially quenched and tempered L6 high carbon steel. Which is to say, the spine is soft, flexible and durable, the edge is extremely hard. The result of this heat treating method is that you have a springy blade with a killer edge that will last through a long period of use.
The handle is carefully sculpted to fit the intricate complexities of the human hand. I have sculpted 2,000+ handles thus far, and have refined grip ergonomics to an art. They are incredibly comfortable.
I harden my knives using a computer controlled kiln. Using this tool allows me to get maximum edge retention out of a given piece/type of steel.
Each blade I sell has a my lifetime warranty, covering reasonable uses. With proper care, one of my blades could last multiple generations.
Victory through fire and steel!
-Ethan (Ha’Né) Kempf
