{"product_id":"rasp-steel-cowboy-knife-skinner-with-pine-cone-handle-crossdraw-sheath","title":"Rasp Steel Cowboy Knife – Skinner with Pine Cone Handle \u0026 Crossdraw Sheath","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes This Rasp Steel Cowboy Skinner Knife Unique?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handmade cowboy skinner knife is forged from an old farrier's rasp and fitted with a handle of real pine cone set in resin, so blade and grip both carry patterns that can never repeat. The established 8 inch knife, with its 4 inch drop-point blade, brass bolster and tooled crossdraw sheath, is now joined by 6 inch variants. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/products\/handmade-horse-rasp-cowboy-skinner-knife-with-pinecone-resin-handle-cross-draw-leather-sheath\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epinecone resin skinner knife with cross-draw sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the closest match in the range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Are the Main Features of This Skinner Knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main features of this handmade skinner knife are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasp steel blade with the original rasp's file texture still visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop-point skinner blade with a deep belly for field dressing and skinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal pine cone stabilised in resin, so no two handles are ever alike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull tang construction for strength and balance (8 inch knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardened to 58-60 HRC with a 4 mm spine (8 inch knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTooled leather crossdraw pancake sheath included with the 8 inch knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross-draw leather sheaths, including decorative and hand-stitched designs, on the 6 inch variants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Is Rasp Steel Used for the Blade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rasp steel knife begins as a farrier's rasp, the file used to shape horses' hooves. High in carbon and hard-wearing, it forges into a dependable blade made to work all day. The rasp's teeth leave their texture along the blade, and the edge is ground razor-sharp for clean cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes the Pine Cone Handle Distinctive?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made from real pine cones, stabilised and set in resin, then shaped and polished by hand. The cone's scales show through the resin in natural detail, and because every cone differs, every handle is one of a kind. It is practical too: stable and secure in the hand, with a warm natural look. See also the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/products\/cowboy-knife-with-pine-cone-handle\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003erasp steel cowboy knife with pine cone handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Does the Crossdraw Sheath Improve Carry?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach knife in this listing comes with a leather crossdraw sheath, tooled by hand on the 8 inch knife. For a floral tooled sheath, see the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/products\/handmade-horse-rasp-stainless-steel-cowboy-skinner-knife-with-blue-and-tan-resin-pinecone-handle-floral-leather-sheath-sh-ds-074\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue and tan resin pinecone skinner knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A crossdraw sheath is carried horizontally on the belt, so the knife rides flat and close, stays clear of the saddle and draws smoothly with the opposite hand. The leather protects the blade and ages beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is This Cowboy Skinner Knife Designed For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rasp steel skinner is designed for hunters who field dress and skin game, for ranch and trail riders who keep a knife on the belt all day, and for collectors of handmade western knives. Sizes run from 8 inch down to compact 6 inch variants, and it makes a strong gift for a horseman or rancher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat Are the Specifications of This Skinner Knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFixed Blade Cowboy Skinner Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasp Steel (high-carbon farrier's rasp)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop-point skinner with textured spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePine Cone Resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished brass bolster (8 inch knife); steel bolster (6 inch variants)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTooled leather crossdraw pancake sheath (8 inch); cross-draw leather sheath (variants)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern \/ Cowboy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant: 8 Inch (existing knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall 8 inches, Blade 4 inches, Full tang, Hardness 58-60 HRC, Blade thickness 4 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant: 6 Inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall 6 inches, Blade 3 inches, Handle 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant: Size TBC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-stitched or stitched leather sheath; size to be confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Should You Care for This Rasp Steel Knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasp steel is high-carbon steel, so wipe the blade clean and dry it after every use and apply a light coat of oil before storage to prevent rust. Keep the handle clean with a soft cloth and avoid soaking it. Stored dry in its sheath, it keeps its edge and looks for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose This Rasp Steel Cowboy Skinner Knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose this skinner for a handmade cowboy knife with real heritage: a blade forged from a working farrier's rasp, a one-of-a-kind pine cone handle, full-tang strength and a tooled leather crossdraw sheath made for daily belt carry. Take the proven 8 inch knife or a compact variant. Browse the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/collections\/skinner-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskinning knives collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MALIKA KNIVES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50932058095686,"sku":"BC-000149","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/4496\/2630\/files\/rasp-steel-cowboy-skinner-knife-pine-cone-handle-6-inch-cross-draw-sheath.jpg?v=1793789646","url":"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/fr\/products\/rasp-steel-cowboy-knife-skinner-with-pine-cone-handle-crossdraw-sheath","provider":"MALIKA KNIVES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}