Heritage Starforge Skinning Knife – Damascus Steel & Wood

The Heritage Starforge™ brings together traditional Damascus craftsmanship and a distinctive red, white, and blue segmented hardwood handle. Designed around a sweeping deep-belly skinning profile, this handmade fixed-blade knife combines practical field styling with an eye-catching heritage-inspired appearance.

The 4.5-inch blade is hand-forged from 1095 and 15N20 high-carbon Damascus steel and is rated at 58–60 HRC. Its sweeping deep-belly/drop-point profile is shaped for controlled slicing and field-processing work.

The handle features polished, segmented dyed hardwood scales in a red, white, and blue color combination, finished with a center star inlay. Solid polished steel bolsters and a matching steel end-cap pommel complete the handle and add a substantial, refined appearance.

The knife uses a full-tang construction, with the steel core extending continuously through the handle. A custom hand-stitched extra-thick tan leather belt sheath with frontier-style tooling is included.

Specifications

• Model: Heritage Starforge™
• Knife Type: Skinning / Hunting Knife
• Overall Length: 9 inches
• Blade Length: 4.5 inches
• Blade Material: Hand-Forged Damascus Steel
• Damascus Composition: 1095 & 15N20
• Hardness: 58–60 HRC
• Blade Profile: Deep-Belly Sweeping Skinner / Drop Point
• Handle Material: Segmented Dyed Hardwood
• Handle Colors: Red, White & Blue
• Handle Detail: Center Star Inlay
• Bolsters: Solid Polished Steel
• Pommel: Matching Steel End Cap
• Construction: Full Tang
• Sheath: Hand-Stitched Extra-Thick Tan Leather Belt Sheath
• Handmade: Yes

Key Features

• Hand-forged 1095 & 15N20 Damascus steel
• 58–60 HRC stated hardness
• 4.5-inch sweeping skinning blade
• Distinctive deep-belly/drop-point profile
• Red, white and blue segmented hardwood handle
• Center star accent inlay
• Polished steel bolsters and pommel
• Full-tang construction
• Custom tan leather belt sheath
• Handmade individual character

Care & Maintenance

High-carbon Damascus steel requires regular care. After use, clean the blade with mild soap and water, then dry it completely.

Apply a thin layer of food-grade mineral oil or suitable blade wax to the Damascus steel before storage. Keep the knife in a cool, dry environment.

For long-term storage, remove the knife from the leather sheath to minimize the possibility of moisture being trapped against the high-carbon steel.

The dyed hardwood handle should also be protected from prolonged moisture and harsh chemicals.

Because this is a handmade knife using hand-forged Damascus steel and natural/processed wood materials, slight variations in pattern, color and finish may occur.