Colter Damascus Steel Skinner
FS-1810
Regular price $95.99John 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 Length: 6"
- Handle Length: 3"
- Blade Length: 3"
- Blade Width: 0.16"
- Blade Material: Damascus Steel 1095 and 15n20
- Damascus Pattern: Twist
- Number of Layers: 256
- Handle Material: Walnut
- Full Tang
- Grind: Secondary Bevel
- 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 sheath support page or by contacting us at support@forsetisteel.com.
Care Instructions
1095 steel is a high-carbon steel and will rust if not dried and oiled after use. Hand wash only with soap and hot water. Dry completely before oiling.
The knife was much smaller than it appeared and was still rough around some of the edges. It was sharp and the blade was in good shape so I decided to keep it. It was purchased on sale, If I had paid full price I likely would not have kept it.
Hi Eric,
We're so sorry to hear you weren't pleased with the Colter Skinner. Our dimensions are listed on each product page. Such as the length of the blade, handle, etc. We're glad you still liked the knife enough to keep it but for future reference if you ever have any issues, you can contact our customer support team and we'd be more than happy to help in anyway possible.
Forseti Steel Team
Great knife! Solid/durable build!
Bought it as a gift for my son, who hunts as much as possible. He lives it, wears it everyday but hasnt actually used it yet, ill let you know when he skins his first deer of the season with it
Fine quality and very sharp. I recommend.
The knife is really great quality, has a nice feeling handle and the blade is nice and sharp from the company. The sheath it comes with is also really nice in quality!
