Description
Dexter Russell Traditional® 6" (15cm) Skinner Knife
The Dexter Russell Traditional® 6" Skinner Knife is a purpose-built skinning blade designed for hunters, butchers, and field-use cutlers who need a knife that follows skin and membrane cleanly without cutting into underlying flesh. The 6" blade gives you enough reach for most large-game skinning tasks while remaining light and manoeuvrable in the hand, and the curved skinning profile is shaped to do the work efficiently without forcing it.
Built on the legendary Dexter Russell Traditional® (Green River) pattern, this knife uses DEXSTEEL® high-carbon steel — individually ground and honed at the factory to a working edge that resharpens easily in the field with a steel or stone. The traditional wood handle provides a secure, comfortable grip for the pulling and rotating movements that skinning requires.
Key Features
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6" (152mm) curved skinning blade — designed to follow skin cleanly without cutting into meat
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DEXSTEEL® high-carbon steel — takes a keen working edge and resharpens easily in the field
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Traditional® (Green River) pattern — over 200 years of proven professional use
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Traditional wood handle — comfortable grip for the extended pulling and rotating work of skinning
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Individually ground and honed — factory-sharp and ready from first use
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Made in the USA by Dexter Russell, established 1818
Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Brand |
Dexter Russell |
| Range |
Traditional® (Green River) |
| Knife Type |
Skinner |
| Blade Length |
6" (152mm) |
| Overall Length |
222mm |
| Blade Material |
High-Carbon DEXSTEEL® |
| Handle Material |
Wood |
| Edge Type |
Straight |
| Country of Origin |
United States |
Ideal For
- Skinning deer, pigs, and other large game
- Field dressing and caping
- Hunters who process their own game
- Butchers and abattoir workers
- Farm and rural meat processing
Care Advice
This is a high-carbon steel knife — hand-wash and dry immediately after use. Do not leave the blade wet or in contact with blood or acidic material for extended periods. A light coat of food-safe oil during storage protects the blade. Sharpen on a whetstone or butcher’s steel — high-carbon steel responds very well to regular honing between uses.
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