Kershaw Deschutes Skinner (1883)

The Kershaw Deschutes Skinner (1883) is a fixed-blade hunting knife designed for precise skinning and wild game processing. Its 3.9-inch D2 tool steel blade offers lasting edge performance, while a contoured polypropylene handle with an olive rubber overlay provides grip and comfort during extended work. Use the finger choil and thumb ramp for added control, then secure the blade in the included moulded sheath for the journey back from the field.

Features

• Purpose-built skinning knife: Fixed-blade design for skinning and processing wild game.
• D2 tool steel blade: Offers edge-holding capability, strength and hardness for demanding hunting tasks.
• Stonewashed finish: Helps conceal scratches from regular use.
• Contoured handle: Durable polypropylene construction with an olive rubber overlay provides a comfortable, secure grip.
• Enhanced control: Finger choil and thumb ramp provide additional grip positions for precise cutting.
• Lanyard hole: Offers an additional attachment option.
• Included moulded sheath: Retains the blade during travel while allowing easy removal when needed; features webbing slots, a drainage hole and a removable belt strap.

Specifications

• Model: 1883 Deschutes Skinner
• Type: Fixed-blade hunting knife
• Blade length: 3.9 in. (9.9 cm)
• Blade material: D2 tool steel
• Blade hardness: 59–60 HRC
• Blade finish: Stonewashed
• Blade thickness: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
• Handle length: 4.75 in. (12.1 cm)
• Handle material: Polypropylene with olive rubber overlay
• Handle thickness: 0.6 in. (15.2 mm)
• Overall length: 8.65 in. (22 cm)
• Knife weight: 3.3 oz. (94 g)
• Weight with sheath: 4.9 oz. (139 g)
• Included: Moulded sheath with webbing slots, drainage hole and removable belt strap