Integral Small Skinner with Black Micarta

Product Description for Integral Small Skinner with Black Micarta

Maker: Josh Hults, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $400.00
Item num: 108716
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.10 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.90 in.
Total length: 7.80 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.42 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 4.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 9.6 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 1085 carbon steel with a Parkerized finish
Bolster: Integral 1085 carbon steel
Handle: Black Micarta
Sheath: Hand stitched leather custom sheath
Description: This Integral Small Skinner was made by Josh Hults. Josh grew up in South Mississippi on a small farm. Growing up in a rural area, if he wasn't working, most of his time was spent exploring in the woods or building something. Since he was a small child, he had a passion for making things -- from flint knives to bows and arrows, to tree houses and bridges. If he could scavenge the materials to attempt an idea, he would try it. He learned how to shoe horses from his father and by his late teen years, he had a small horse shoeing business established. His horse shoeing business prospered and over the years, he shod horses from coast to coast and from Canada to Florida. Today, he works as a fireman and builds knives in his spare time. He built his first knife in 2008 and was immediately hooked. In June of 2022, he earned his journeyman smith stamp.
The blade and integral bolster were hand forged from 1085 round bar. Creating an integral bolster shows particularly good skill at the forge and ensures optimal durability and strength. A manganese Parkerized finish provides limited rust resistance. Because this knife is forged from carbon steel, we recommend camellia oil to avoid rust and oxidation. The left side features the Hults touchmark. The right has his JS mark.
The handle is hand contoured black Micarta with a mosaic pin. A finger choil locks your hand in place so you won't slide around, even when your hands get wet.
The knife is accompanied by a hand stitched leather custom sheath.
Excellent work throughout.


Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days