Small Skinner with Deer Bone

Product Description for Small Skinner with Deer Bone

Maker: Daniel Winkler, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 93997
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.00 in.
Total length: 5.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.05 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.10 in.
Item weight: 4.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.6 oz.
Blade: 1095 carbon steel
Bolster: Sinew
Handle: Deer bone
Sheath: Rawhide wrapped neck/belt sheath with trade bead, tin cone, bone feather, and fringe decoration
Description: Daniel Winkler and Karen Shook work together to create knives that have a timeless beauty that will quickly become family heirlooms. Their name is well known in re-enactment circles throughout the world and movie buffs may recognize their work in films such as Last of the Mohicans. Their knives have an authenticity rarely found in other maker's work. Sadly, Daniel and Karen are currently not making their hand forged knives. This one was made back in 2003. It has been meticulously cared for and is in new condition. By all appearances, Daniel and Karen could have made it yesterday.
This Small Skinner has a tremendous sense of presence. The blade was forged from 1095 carbon steel. The flats are textured to resemble a file's teeth. In the early American frontier, knives frequently began their lives as files. When the teeth dulled, they could be ground into a new tool.
The handle is formed from deer bone. The bone has been filed for a very comfortable shape. A mild steel pommel is nicely carved to match the shape of the bone.
The knife is accompanied by a sheath by Karen Shook. The frontier style neck sheath is formed from rawhide with fringe decorated with trade beads and tin cones. A carved bone feather forms the centerpiece. The sheath can be either worn on a belt or as a neck sheath.


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