The River Skinner Knife Kit is a compact hunting and skinning knife project designed for craftsmen who appreciate premium American-made Damascus steel, practical field performance, and the satisfaction of building a custom knife from the ground up. Combining a proven skinner profile with a durable full tang design, the River Skinner delivers excellent control, cutting efficiency, and customization potential.
Built from premium USA-made carbon steel Damascus, the River Skinner features a hollow-ground blade that excels at slicing and detailed cutting tasks. Its compact dimensions make it an excellent choice for hunting, skinning, camp chores, and everyday utility use, while the wide blade profile provides additional control when working through demanding cutting applications.
The River Skinner is manufactured from 416-layer carbon steel Damascus forged from multiple high-performance steel alloys and heat treated to 56-58 RC. This combination produces a blade that offers an attractive layered pattern, dependable edge retention, and the toughness required for field use.
Each kit includes a heat-treated Damascus blade blank and stainless steel pinstock. The blade features multiple handle attachment holes and an integrated thong hole, allowing makers extensive flexibility when designing and securing custom handle scales. Whether you're creating a practical hunting knife or a one-of-a-kind gift, the River Skinner provides an excellent platform for custom knife making.
Builders can choose a blade blank and pinstock configuration or select one of several combo kits that include premium hardwood handle scales for a more complete project package.
KK Swatch Size
large
filter:Steel Type
Damascus
filter:Tang Type
Full Tang
filter:Guard Option
No Guard
Blade Length:
3.00 Inches
Overall Length:
7.56 Inches
Blade Width:
1.00 Inch
Blade Thickness:
0.150 Inches
Blade Grind:
Hollow-Ground
Blade Finish:
Damascus Pattern Finish
Steel Type:
Carbon Steel Damascus
Heat Treated:
Yes
Damascus Hardness:
56 - 58 RC
Damascus Layers:
416 Layers, folded 5 times
Damascus Composition:
3 Layers 52100, 4 Layers 5160, 3 Layers 203E, 3 Layers 15N20
Tang Type:
Full Tang
Tang Holes:
Eight at 0.125 inches
Pinstock Included:
Yes (Stainless Steel)
Thong Hole:
One at 0.250 inches (tubing not included)
Handle Material:
Select from Options Above
Country of Origin:
USA
filter:Blade Length
3.00in - 6.00in
filter:Overall Length
6.00in - 9.00in
