The Pinecone Trailing-Point Hunting Skinner puts a trailing-point blade and a one-of-a-kind resin handle into a compact 6.5-inch field knife. Wave Damascus runs through the blade in flowing, contrast-etched lines. The spine curves upward toward the tip rather than dropping like a standard skinner. That upward sweep gives the trailing point profile more surface area along the cutting edge, which suits long skinning strokes better than most blade shapes.

The handle is built from red pinecone resin, where each embedded pinecone cross-section creates a dark, branching pattern through the red material. No two handles carry the same grain arrangement. A steel bolster caps the blade end, adding front weight and protecting the wood-to-steel junction. A single brass pin secures the handle to the full tang blade beneath.

The knife comes with a brown tooled leather sheath built for belt carry.

Pinecone Trailing-Point Hunting Skinner at JW Steel Crafts with a red pinecone resin handle, steel bolster, and wave Damascus trailing-point blade.

The History Behind This Blade

Trailing point skinners were developed for hunters who needed maximum edge length during field dressing. Wave Damascus forging dates back centuries and is valued for its strength and layered pattern. Pinecone resin handles bring a natural, organic texture that no two pieces share. JW Steel Crafts forges this blade by hand, keeping the trailing point geometry intact for real field performance.

Blade Performance

Wave Damascus holds a sharp edge through repeated skinning and outdoor use. The trailing point profile delivers more cutting surface along the belly than a drop point shape. Full tang construction keeps the knife balanced and controlled during close field work. The steel bolster adds front weight that makes sweeping cuts feel natural and steady. High-carbon steel benefits from a light oil after each use to stay rust-free.

Handle Construction

Red pinecone resin covers the handle in a warm, deep tone with dark natural branching through the grain. Each embedded pinecone creates a unique cross-section pattern that shifts from piece to piece. A steel bolster separates the resin from the blade, protecting the junction under repeated use. A single brass pin locks the handle firmly to the full tang blade beneath. The resin material resists moisture better than untreated wood, making it practical for field conditions.

Best Used For

This knife is built for hunters who skin and field dress game regularly. The trailing point edge handles long, clean strokes better than most compact blade shapes. Collectors are drawn to the red pinecone resin and wave Damascus pairing — a combination that reads as much as display art as a hunting tool. Few fixed blades at this size carry this level of handle detail and blade variety together. As a gift, it suits hunters, outdoorsmen, and Damascus knife collectors equally well.

Add this handcrafted Pinecone Trailing-Point Hunting Skinner to your cart today — each piece carries a unique Damascus grain and pinecone pattern.

Specifications Table

FAQs

What is a trailing-point skinner used for?
Field dressing and skinning game, the upswept tip gives more cutting edge along the belly for long, clean strokes.

Is this blade hand-forged Damascus steel?
Yes, forged from layered 1095 and 15N20 steel with a wave Damascus pattern throughout.

What makes the red pinecone resin handle unique?
Each handle contains a real pinecone cast in resin, creating a branching grain pattern no two pieces share.

Does this knife include a sheath?
Yes, a brown tooled leather sheath is included for belt carry.

What does the steel bolster do on a skinner knife?
It protects the blade-to-handle junction and adds front weight for better balance during skinning work.

Does Damascus steel require special care?
Yes, wipe dry and apply a light oil after each use to prevent rust on the high-carbon steel.

Would this knife make a good gift for a hunter?
Yes, it suits hunters and Damascus collectors who want both field performance and artisan handle work.