Damascus Wide-Belly Skinner with Red Micarta Handle Damascus pendant Q: What does hidden tang

Q: What does hidden tang mean for handle building

A wide belly curves downward from the spine to the edge rather than being upswept

The blade is forged from wood-grain Damascus steel with a smooth satin finish

strong wood that holds up well to repeated outdoor use while developing character over time

Full tang construction runs the blade steel through the full length of the handle

Damascus Wide-Belly Skinner with Red Micarta Handle Damascus pendant Q: What does hidden tangThe belly is the whole point. On most hunting knives, the belly is a secondary feature. On the Damascus Wide Belly Skinner, it is the primary one. The blade curves deeply from spine to edge across the full cutting length, giving each skinning stroke more surface contact per pass than a standard drop point can deliver. Hunters who skin regularly notice the difference in the first animal. Fewer passes, cleaner separation, less fatigue over a long field