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3.5″ Damascus Gut Hook Skinning Knife – Ash Wood & Cross Cutouts

3.5″ Damascus Gut Hook Skinning Knife – Ash Wood & Cross Cutouts

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3.5″ Damascus Gut Hook Skinning Knife with Ash Wood Handle

The 3.5″ Damascus Gut Hook Skinning Knife – Ash Wood & Cross Cutouts combines a specialized field-dressing profile with meaningful Western details. Measuring approximately 7.5 inches overall, this handmade fixed-blade knife features a compact 3.5-inch Damascus steel blade, an integrated gut hook, three cross-shaped cutouts, and a natural ash wood handle decorated with turquoise-colored inlays. The pictured tooled leather sheath completes a practical setup for hunting, skinning, ranch work, and outdoor use.

The broad Damascus blade has a curved cutting edge and a defined point for controlled skinning and field-processing cuts. An integrated gut hook is positioned along the spine near the tip, providing a dedicated feature for carefully opening hide during field dressing. Flowing layered patterns remain visible across the steel, giving every blade its own visual character. Three cross-shaped cutouts add a recognizable faith-inspired accent while maintaining the knife’s rugged cowboy appearance.

The approximately 4-inch handle is crafted from ash wood, displaying straight natural grain and warm coloring. Bright turquoise-colored circular inlays create a bold Southwestern contrast across both the face and outer edges of the handle. Metal pins secure the scales, and a lined lanyard hole at the pommel provides an attachment point for an optional wrist cord. Because wood grain and inlay placement can vary slightly, every handmade handle may have an individual appearance.

A handcrafted cross-draw leather belt sheath is shown with the knife. It features black leather borders, dark stitching, a warm brown center panel, and detailed Highland cow artwork. Multiple belt slots allow horizontal or angled cross-draw-style positioning, depending on how the sheath is threaded onto the belt. Its broad pancake construction is designed to sit close to the wearer. Natural leather may display minor variations in grain, tooling, and color and will develop additional character through use.

This compact gut-hook knife is a practical choice for hunters who want one blade for both opening hide and completing controlled skinning work. Its Damascus pattern, triple-cross detail, ash wood, and turquoise accents also make it an appealing Western gift. Browse similar designs in our handmade skinning knives collection. Explore more hunting and field-dressing knives or discover our cowboy knives and bull cutter knives.

Clean the Damascus blade by hand and dry it immediately after use, paying particular attention to the gut-hook area. Apply a thin coating of suitable knife oil before storage. Keep the leather sheath dry and avoid storing a damp or unclean knife inside it for extended periods.

Specifications

Product Type Handmade gut-hook skinning knife
Overall Length Approximately 7.5 inches
Blade Length Approximately 3.5 inches
Handle Length Approximately 4 inches
Blade Material Damascus steel
Blade Profile Broad curved skinning blade
Field-Dressing Feature Integrated gut hook
Blade Detail Three cross-shaped cutouts
Handle Material Ash wood with turquoise-colored inlays
Handle Features Metal pins and lined lanyard hole
Sheath Material Leather
Sheath Style Tooled pancake cross-draw belt sheath
Recommended Uses Hunting, skinning, field dressing, ranch work, and outdoor utility
Brand SHAM Knives

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of this gut-hook knife?

The knife measures approximately 7.5 inches overall and features an approximately 3.5-inch Damascus steel blade.

What is the hook on the blade used for?

The integrated gut hook is designed to assist with carefully opening hide during field-dressing work.

Are there three crosses on the blade?

Yes. The blade features three decorative cross-shaped cutouts.

Is the leather sheath included?

Yes. The pictured tooled cross-draw leather belt sheath accompanies the knife.

How should the Damascus blade and gut hook be cleaned?

Clean both areas carefully by hand, dry them immediately, and apply a light coating of suitable knife oil before storage.