Kershaw Deschutes Skinner Fixed Blade Knife

The Kershaw Deschutes Skinner is purpose-built for field dressing and hide work, a substantial 4-inch stonewashed D2 skinner blade with full tang construction, fitted to a green rubberized polypropylene handle and shipped with a purpose-built belt sheath.

D2 tool steel is a step up from standard stainless alloys, holding a working edge noticeably longer through repeated cutting thanks to its high carbon content, an advantage for a blade that sees heavy use during field dressing. The skinner blade shape holds a wide, curved belly specifically suited to separating hide from flesh in long, controlled strokes, a task a standard drop point handles far less efficiently. That rubberized polypropylene handle stays secure in hand even when wet, muddy, or bloody, exactly the conditions this knife is built to handle. The included sheath adds practical touches beyond basic protection, with webbing slots for MOLLE attachment, a drainage hole to keep it from holding moisture, and a removable belt strap.

Kershaw backs the Deschutes Skinner with the same limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship that covers the full lineup, confidence in a knife purpose-built specifically for hunters and field dressing work. Explore more Hunting Knives.

• Skinner blade shape excels at separating hide from flesh
• D2 tool steel holds a working edge noticeably longer than standard stainless
• Rubberized handle stays secure even wet, muddy, or bloody
• Sheath includes webbing slots, a drainage hole, and a removable belt strap