Colter Skinner Damascus Steel Knife
Colter Skinner Damascus Steel Knife
Colter Skinner Damascus Steel Knife
Colter Skinner Damascus Steel Knife
Colter Skinner Damascus Steel Knife
Colter Skinner Damascus Steel Knife
Colter Skinner Damascus Steel Knife
Colter Skinner Damascus Steel Knife

Colter Skinner Damascus Steel Knife

FS-1810

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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 stipped 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 Damascus Skinner Specifications
  • Overall Length: 6"
  • Handle Length: 3"
  • Blade Length: 3"
  • Blade Material: Damascus Steel 1095/15n20
  • Blade thickness: 4mm
  • Full Tang
  • Damascus pattern: Twist
  • Number of layers: 256
  • Grind: Secondary bevel
  • Handle Material: Walnut
  • 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.

Customer Reviews

Based on 32 reviews
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Joshua Behar
Adult sizes please?

Tiny knife that doesn’t even fit in my very moderately sized hand

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Sean Overbey
Nice knife, real damascus

I love the blade shape and handle just wish the blade was a 4 inch it's a lil on the small side, and they could've totally ground a better edge, the blade pitch has two different angles and was not that sharp, tried skinning a deer with it then spent 4 hours sharpening it, we'll see how the edge holds up after the next deer i skin with it

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Greywolf
Great knife

While I love the knife I am disappointed in length of handle I should have read better that the blade is 3” and the handle is the same I wish it was a minimum 4 inches on the handle! I like and dislike the sheath YES ITS QUALITY but the knife easily falls out of the sheath and with no snap closure on the sheath I can easily see you losing your knife

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patrick davies
skinner with a twist

love every thing about knife just got review title wrong, but a great knife none the less, want another but lost discount code so it has to wait thanks for a great knife

p
patrick davies
skinner with a teist

beautiful knife, beautiful twist pattern very very sharp well made love the pattern on spine,just a great over all knife

Why Forseti Steel?

Each Knife is Unique

All of our knives are made by hand and crafted one at a time. That is why no two knives are the same. The knife you receive will be similar to what you see on our site, but will be unique based on the natural materials used and individual craftsman that built the knife. 

Testimonials

Beautiful, true Damascus steel knives. They set the table with elegance and class.

Jon Groves

Love this knife! Compact design, nice grip, feels comfortable in your hand--very sharp blade! As a side for the ladies--it fits in the smallest of bags. You won't be disappointed if you buy it!

Lisa I.

Customer Reviews

Based on 32 reviews
81%
(26)
6%
(2)
6%
(2)
6%
(2)
0%
(0)
J
Joshua Behar
Adult sizes please?

Tiny knife that doesn’t even fit in my very moderately sized hand

S
Sean Overbey
Nice knife, real damascus

I love the blade shape and handle just wish the blade was a 4 inch it's a lil on the small side, and they could've totally ground a better edge, the blade pitch has two different angles and was not that sharp, tried skinning a deer with it then spent 4 hours sharpening it, we'll see how the edge holds up after the next deer i skin with it

G
Greywolf
Great knife

While I love the knife I am disappointed in length of handle I should have read better that the blade is 3” and the handle is the same I wish it was a minimum 4 inches on the handle! I like and dislike the sheath YES ITS QUALITY but the knife easily falls out of the sheath and with no snap closure on the sheath I can easily see you losing your knife

p
patrick davies
skinner with a twist

love every thing about knife just got review title wrong, but a great knife none the less, want another but lost discount code so it has to wait thanks for a great knife

p
patrick davies
skinner with a teist

beautiful knife, beautiful twist pattern very very sharp well made love the pattern on spine,just a great over all knife