New Page 1Brand New 6″ Skinner Knife with Deer Bone Handle! Total Length: 6″ Blade Length: 3-1/2″ Blade Material: Stainless Steel Deer Bone Handle Leather Sheath    

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Blades made with a 440 High Carbon Steel tends to hold a sharper edge longer than most other. Other options are a 420 High Carbon Steel, D2 tool steel, or ATS-34 steel with basically the same effect. the preferred length of your blade should be between 4″ and 5″. There are knives out there that have a sharp edge on one side and they have what they call a gutting hook on the other side, that is a sharp hook shape on the back side of the blade designed for actually opening the abdomen for gutting your kill. Serrated cutting edges are great for cutting cord or other tough surfaces, along with a beveled edge for skinning.

THE HANDLE

With a fixed style blade there are many different materials and handle designs. They include plastic, wood, rubber, polypropylene, and even metal handles. The lock back feature is good for its compact size, and they come with the same materials you can get with the fixed blades.

Once you find the knife you want, test it in your hand to make sure the weight and balance feels good, then look at the sheath. Is it made of a good quality material? Sheaths can be constructed of metal, plastics, leather, cloth, and so on. Make sure all sheaths are double stitched.
If you use a professional sharpening stone, make sure it has two sides. A good quality professional sharpening stone has both a rough side and a smooth side. Use the rough side first, then the smooth side. Preserved your knife by wiping it down with vegetable oil after you have finished sharpening it (even stainless steel will rust, it just takes longer).

If you invest in a good quality knife and maintain it, you wont have to purchase another knife again. Happy Hunting.