About this knife

This fixed-blade skinning knife features an 11 cm stainless steel blade with an integrated gut hook and a 10.6 cm glossy black horn handle. Manufactured in Pakistan, its simple, polished build suits genuine field use. A steady wholesale seller for retailers stocking an affordable gut-hook skinning knife line.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Pakistan Knives Factory, Sialkot, Pakistan
Weight
0.331 kg
Blade size (cm)
11
Handle size (cm)
10.6
Blade
Stainless steel
Handle
Horn
Included
Leather case
Knife Notes

Know-how from our Sialkot workshop

Pro tip

Open the hide with the hook, then switch

Give each part of this knife one task. Start the opening cut with the tip, then turn the blade over and let the gut hook make the long cut, pulling steadily with the hook just under the skin. Switch back to the curved 11 cm edge for the skinning itself. A professional skinning knife stays sharp longer when the hook takes the hide cutting and the main edge is saved for careful work.

Which one to choose

Plain stainless or something dressier?

This is the straightforward member of the skinning range: an 11 cm stainless blade with a gut hook and a glossy black horn handle, kept plain and polished. Alternatives:

For a hard-working stainless steel Pakistan knife that hunters will not mind getting dirty, this is the one.

Care & maintenance

Glossy black horn and how to keep it so

Horn is natural keratin, much like a fingernail, and it reacts to water and to dryness. To keep the glossy black handle in shape:

  • Clean the knife by hand straight after use; never soak it or put it in a dishwasher, which can make horn swell, lift and crack.
  • Dry the 11 cm stainless blade and the gut hook, paying attention to the inside of the hook, where residue hides.
  • Rub a little mineral oil or beeswax into the horn a few times a year to stop it drying out.
  • Keep it away from radiators, and from car dashboards in summer.

Looked after like this, knives from Pakistan with horn handles keep their shine for many seasons.

Questions & answers

Grip, origin and price

What does the black horn skinner cost in Pakistan?

US$9.95 per piece (PKR 3,286 for buyers in Pakistan). From 50 pieces the price drops to US$6.97 per piece. For a larger order, send us the quantity on WhatsApp or by email and we will quote a lower rate.

Is horn slippery when wet?

Polished horn is smoother than a textured grip, so keep the handle free of fat while working and wipe it dry often. A firm, relaxed hold does the rest.