{"product_id":"western-pair-damascus-skinning-knives","title":"Western Pair Damascus Skinning Knives – Pine Cone Handles \u0026 Sheaths","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWestern Pair Damascus Skinning Knives – Pine Cone Handles \u0026amp; Sheaths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Western Pair is a handmade two-piece skinning knife set created for hunting, field dressing, ranch work, and suitable outdoor cutting tasks. Each fixed-blade knife measures 7 inches overall and features a 3.5-inch Damascus steel blade, a pine cone resin handle, and an individual cross-draw leather belt sheath. Matching blade profiles and contrasting handle colors give the pair a coordinated yet distinctive presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photograph shows both knives included in the set. Each has a broad blade with a curved cutting belly, defined point, patterned steel face, and decorative guard-style transition near the handle. The compact dimensions provide a substantial working edge without the length of a larger hunting knife, making the pair suitable for users who prefer controlled fixed-blade profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Damascus Skinning Blades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife has a 3.5-inch Damascus steel blade displaying flowing layered and oval-shaped patterns. The rounded cutting bellies provide useful edge length for controlled slicing and skinning motions, while the defined points support careful detail work during field preparation. Patterned sections continue through the blade-to-handle transitions, complementing the decorative profiles. No unconfirmed layer count, steel composition, hardness rating, blade thickness, or edge-retention period is stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContrasting Pine Cone Resin Handles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two handles combine natural pine cone structures with resin in different color treatments. One displays earthy brown, olive, and cream tones, while the other features bright turquoise-blue coloring with dark natural details. Visible pins secure the handle scales, and lined openings near the rear provide attachment points for customer-supplied lanyards. Pine cone placement, resin color, and natural markings may vary between handmade sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndividual Cross-Draw Belt Sheaths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth knives include their own brown leather sheaths. The pictured pancake-style sheaths feature light contrasting stitching, stamped basket-weave center panels, and decorative borders. Elongated belt slots are positioned on both sides. Depending on belt width and the wearer’s setup, these slots may support horizontal or cross-draw positioning while keeping each covered knife close to the belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Hunting and Field Dressing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Western Pair offers matching compact blades for hunters who want two coordinated field knives or a set that can be shared with a hunting partner. Its colorful natural-material handles and tooled sheaths also provide strong collector and gift appeal. Browse related designs in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shamknives.com\/collections\/https-shamknives-com-collections-skinning-knives\"\u003ehandmade skinning knives\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shamknives.com\/collections\/hunting-knives\"\u003ehunting knives\u003c\/a\u003e collections. Additional ranch-inspired patterns are available among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shamknives.com\/collections\/cowboy-knives\"\u003ecowboy and bull cutter knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand-clean each blade after use and dry it completely. Apply a thin coating of suitable knife oil before storage. Avoid dishwashers, abrasive cleaners, and prolonged moisture exposure. Wipe the resin handles with a soft cloth and condition the leather sheaths periodically. During extended storage, keep the clean, oiled blades outside their sheaths to reduce trapped moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwo-piece hunting and skinning knife set\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWestern field-dressing pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNumber of Knives\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFixed blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7 inches per knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.5 inches per knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 3.5 inches per knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNatural pine cone and resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle Colors\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEarth-tone resin and turquoise-blue resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSheath Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLeather\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSheath Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBasket-weave pancake-style cross-draw belt sheaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwo knives and two leather sheaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSHAM Knives\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many knives are included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes two handmade fixed-blade skinning knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the dimensions of each knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife measures 7 inches overall with a 3.5-inch blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre both handles the same color?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. One has earth-tone resin, while the other has turquoise-blue resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many leather sheaths are included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cross-draw leather belt sheaths are included—one for each knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWill every pine cone handle look identical?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Natural pine cone placement and resin patterns vary between handmade pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"@id\": \"https:\/\/shamknives.com\/products\/western-pair-damascus-skinning-knives#faq\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How many knives are included in the Western Pair?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The set includes two 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