{"product_id":"8-inch-stone-handle-rasp-steel-cowboy-skinner-knife","title":"8 Inch Stone Handle Rasp Steel Cowboy Skinner Knife","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes This 8 Inch Stone Handle Skinner Knife Unique?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handmade cowboy skinner knife is the largest stone handle skinner in the range: a full 8 inches overall, with a 4 inch horse rasp stainless steel blade and a 4 inch natural stone handle. The size gives you a longer skinner blade for confident field work, while the polished stone grip makes the knife one of a kind. It is a single, individual product, offered as one Default variant. A similar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/products\/custom-handmade-horse-rasp-stainless-steel-8-inch-western-cowboy-skinner-knife-with-stone-handle-amp-leather-sheath\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 inch stone handle skinner knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also 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\u003e8 inch overall length with a balanced 4 inch blade and 4 inch handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorse rasp stainless steel skinner blade with a razor-sharp cutting edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural stone handle, hand-shaped and polished, with unique natural grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel bolster for strength and a clean blade-to-handle transition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFixed blade construction for strength and control in skinning work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative genuine leather cross-draw sheath included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional western cowboy styling for hunting, ranch work and collecting\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\u003eRasp steel is reclaimed from a farrier's rasp, the file used on horses' hooves, and it has a long history in cowboy knife making. It is tough, hard-wearing steel that takes a razor-sharp edge and holds it through repeated skinning, field dressing and camp work. The rasp's file teeth remain visible in the blade's texture, so this skinner carries the character of the tool it was made from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes the Stone Handle Distinctive?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is real stone, cut, shaped and polished by hand, and its natural colour and grain exist only in this knife. At 4 inches it fills the hand properly, balancing the 4 inch blade and giving the secure, controlled grip that careful skinning work demands. Stone stays cool and smooth in the hand and gives the knife a solid, premium feel that suits its size. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/products\/handmade-horse-rasp-cowboy-skinner-knife-with-stone-handle-steel-bolster-cross-draw-leather-sheath\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003estone handle skinner knife with steel bolster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers the same stone grip in a cross-draw carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Does the Cross-Draw Leather Sheath Improve Carry?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis skinner ships with a decorative genuine leather cross-draw sheath. Carried horizontally on the belt, it keeps an 8 inch knife flat against the body, comfortable on horseback, in the truck or on foot, and quick to draw with the opposite hand. The genuine leather protects the blade, keeps the edge covered, and its decorative hand-worked finish matches the craftsmanship of the knife. See also the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/products\/handmade-horse-rasp-cowboy-skinner-with-red-stone-handle-cross-draw-sheath\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered stone handle cowboy skinner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 8 inch skinner knife is designed for hunters who want a larger blade for field dressing and skinning, for ranch hands who prefer a full-size belt knife, and for collectors looking for a statement handmade piece in natural stone. It is also a substantial western gift for a hunter or outdoorsman.\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\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 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\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 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\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 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\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorse Rasp Stainless Steel\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\u003eNatural Stone\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\u003eSteel Bolster\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\u003eDecorative Genuine Leather Cross-Draw Sheath\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Should You Care for This Skinner Knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe the blade clean and dry after every use, and protect the steel with a thin layer of knife oil or mineral oil before storage. Wipe the stone handle with a soft cloth and avoid dropping the knife onto hard ground, as natural stone can chip. Stored dry in its sheath, the blade will keep its edge and the stone its polish for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose This 8 Inch Stone Handle Skinner Knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose this knife for the full-size stone handle skinner: an 8 inch handmade cowboy knife with a 4 inch razor-sharp rasp steel blade, a one-of-a-kind polished stone handle, a steel bolster and a decorative genuine leather cross-draw sheath. It is built for real field work, finished to collectible standard, and there is only one exactly like it. 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":50932005339206,"sku":"BC-000148","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/4496\/2630\/files\/8-inch-stone-handle-rasp-steel-cowboy-skinner-knife-blade-close-up.jpg?v=1793788737","url":"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/products\/8-inch-stone-handle-rasp-steel-cowboy-skinner-knife","provider":"MALIKA KNIVES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}