{"product_id":"bobcat-custom-damascus-hunting-knife","title":"Bobcat Custom Damascus Hunting Knife with Rosewood Handle and Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003eLean, quick and built for the hunt. The Bobcat pairs a 6 inch Damascus drop point blade with a dark steel finger guard and a rosewood handle shaped to fill the palm. At 11 inches overall and 4mm thick, it is light enough to carry all day and long enough to handle everything from field dressing to quartering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Bobcat a Good Hunting Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts shape does the work. The drop point lowers the tip toward the centre of the blade, giving you control for opening cuts without nicking what lies underneath. A long, gentle belly sweeps under hide for skinning, and the 4mm stock keeps the blade slim enough to slice cleanly rather than wedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the blade, a curved steel finger guard keeps your hand where it belongs during push cuts, and the handle swells into the palm and hooks at the butt so the knife stays locked in place even with gloves or wet hands. Explore more field-ready blades in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/hunting-knives\"\u003ehandmade hunting knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Damascus Steel and Why Use It for a Hunting Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Damascus is pattern welded steel: layers of two steels forge welded together, folded and shaped by hand, then acid etched to reveal the flowing pattern you see on the Bobcat. The pattern runs through the steel, so it stays visible through years of use and sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high carbon layers take a keen edge and sharpen easily on a whetstone, which matters in the field. For how it compares with tool steels, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/damascus-vs-d2-steel\"\u003eDamascus vs D2 steel guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or see more patterns in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/damascus-hunting-knives\"\u003eDamascus hunting knives\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Rosewood Knife Handle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood is a dense, naturally oily hardwood that resists moisture better than most woods and deepens in colour with handling. On the Bobcat it is shaped with a palm swell and a pommel hook, finished with a mosaic pin and a brass-lined lanyard hole. The grain varies from knife to knife, so every Bobcat is a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare rosewood with Micarta, horn and bone in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-knife-handle-materials-wood-vs-micarta-vs-steel\"\u003eknife handle materials guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Can You Use the Bobcat For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHunting:\u003c\/strong\u003e field dressing, skinning and quartering deer and smaller game. Need a more specialised blade too? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/skinning-knives\"\u003eskinning knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamping:\u003c\/strong\u003e food prep, cordage and everyday camp work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushcraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e feather sticks, notches and light carving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a custom Damascus hunter with a hardwood handle makes a lasting gift for any hunter. Browse more ideas in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/best-hunting-knives\"\u003ebest hunting knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sheath Comes With the Bobcat?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Bobcat ships in a thick, hand stitched leather sheath shaped to the blade for secure belt carry and safe storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBobcat Hunting Knife Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBobcat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand forged Damascus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 to 60 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 in (15.2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mm (about 5\/32 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 in (12.7 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 in (27.9 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood, palm swell and pommel hook, mosaic pin, lanyard hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark finished steel finger guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTang\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSheath\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick hand stitched leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Do You Care for a Damascus Hunting Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamascus contains high carbon steel, so it can rust if neglected, especially after contact with blood. Rinse and wipe the blade dry right after field use, then add a light coat of food-safe mineral oil. Rub a little oil into the rosewood a few times a year, and store the knife out of the sheath long term so leather does not hold moisture against the steel. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/how-to-care-for-a-damascus-knife\"\u003eDamascus knife care guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks through every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan You Carry a Hunting Knife in Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed blade hunting knives are legal to own across Canada and most of the United States and are commonly carried for hunting, fishing and camping. Carry rules vary by province, state and city, so check local regulations before you travel. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/bowie-knife-laws-in-canada-what-hunters-should-know\"\u003eknife laws in Canada\u003c\/a\u003e covers the basics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Knife without Engraving","offer_id":67596540379299,"sku":"283","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife with Engraving","offer_id":67596540412067,"sku":"284","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/bobcat-damascus-hunting-knife-rosewood-handle.webp?v=1790965788","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/bobcat-custom-damascus-hunting-knife","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}