{"product_id":"faith-ridge-hook-skinner-knife-7-damascus-blade-with-cross-engraving-stag-horn-handle","title":"Faith Ridge Hook Skinner Knife 7\" Damascus Blade with Cross Engraving, Stag Horn Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGut hook blades solve a specific problem regular skinner knives don't, opening hide cleanly without accidentally cutting into the meat underneath. Hunters who've ruined a hide with a standard blade know exactly why this feature earned its place on serious field knives. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaith Ridge Hook Skinner Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continues that same functional design as every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/handmade-gut-hook-knives\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eGut Hook Hunting Knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e we forge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross engravings on hunting blades reflect a tradition of carrying personal meaning into the field, not just a functional tool. This detail is added by hand directly onto the Damascus steel, so it holds up over years of use rather than wearing off like a stamped design would.\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\u003eIf you've struggled with a standard blade tearing hide during field dressing, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaith Ridge Hook Skinner Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e solves that exact problem. At 7 inches overall, with a 4-inch handle and 3-inch blade, it's built for controlled, precise work rather than heavy-duty tasks. As a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross Engraved Skinning Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it carries personal detail alongside real field function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stag horn handle gives you a secure grip even when your hands are wet or cold during a hunt. As a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Steel Fixed Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it holds an edge well through a full season of use, not just a single trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaith Ridge Hook Skinner Knife Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStag Horn Handle Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is hand-forged from genuine Damascus steel, with a gut hook built into the spine for clean hide opening. At 3 inches, the blade is sized specifically for detailed work around joints and hide, not general chopping. The 4-inch handle gives you enough grip length to maintain control during repeated field dressing motions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses and Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaith Ridge Hook Skinner Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is built for field dressing, skinning, and detail cutting tasks where precision matters more than blade size. As a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade Field Dressing Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, clean and dry the blade after each use to prevent rust from forming on the Damascus pattern, especially after contact with game. Store it in the leather sheath when not in use, and keep it away from children.\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\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\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\" aria-level=\"1\"\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\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gut hook, cross engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stag horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-forged, handcrafted\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 the gut hook actually do that a regular edge can't? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt lets you hide from the inside out without the blade cutting into the meat, which a standard sharp edge risks doing if you're not experienced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is engraved on this blade? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hand-engraved cross design is added directly to the Damascus steel rather than stamped, so the detail stays sharp over years of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a 3-inch blade too small for field dressing? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop Point Trapper Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e length is intentional for detail control around joints and hide, not for heavy chopping tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the stag horn handle get slippery if my hands are wet? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaghorn's natural texture actually helps the grip stay secure compared to smooth handles, even in wet or cold field conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this knife good for gifting to a hunter? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, the cross engraving adds personal meaning most factory hunting knives don't offer, making it stand out as a gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": 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