Quanah Damascus Steel

John Colter was fur trapper, mountain man and frontier explorer. Colter was picked for the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804. While returning from the expedition in 1806, Colter was given permission to leave the expedition and explore the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers. Colter spent most of the following year trapping around what is now known as Yellowstone. In 1808, Colter was captured by the Blackfoot Indians. The Blackfoot stripped him naked and told him to run for his life while a large pack of young braves pursued him. After several miles Colter was able to outmaneuver one of the braves and killed him. Colter was able to elude capture from the pursuing braves by hiding in a beaver lodge. Once night fell Colter left the safety of the lodge and walked for eleven days until he reached a trader’s fort on the Little Big Horn. Upon returning to St. Louis, Colter sat down with William Clark and provided a detailed description of the area, which Clark turned into a comprehensive map of the Yellowstone and Teton areas. No one believed the stories Colter told of geysers and boiling mud until Clark confirmed their existence. A skinner knife was a necessity to a trapper and hunter. The ruggedness of this Damascus steel blade and short handle make it the perfect tool for its job. This handmade Damascus knife is easy to maneuver and allows you to work precisely, even with gloves on. Designed in the manner of its time, the walnut handle makes is the perfect choice for this skinning knife.

Colter Handmade Damascus Steel Skinner Specifications

• Overall Weight: 4 oz
• Overall Length: 6 inches
• Overall Width: 15.5 mm
• Handle Length: 3.125 inches
• Handle Material: Walnut
• Blade Length: 2.75 inches
• Blade Width: 3.4 mm
• Blade Type: Drop Point
• Blade Material: Damascus Steel (1095 and 15n20)
• Blade Jimping: Notched pattern for enhanced grip and control
• Damascus Pattern: Twist
• Number of Layers: 256
• Rockwell Hardness: HRC 56-60
• Grind: Compound Bevel
• Full Tang: Blade extends all the way through the handle for strength
• Includes a full-grain leather sheath and a wood presentation box

Please note: Each knife is handmade from natural materials, there will be some variation in color, Damascus pattern and overall look. The knife you receive will have the same attention to quality and detail as the one pictured but may differ slightly in appearance. Sheaths: The sheath you receive may vary in color, style, and type from what is shown in product photos. Please refer to our or by contacting us at support@forsetisteel.com.