{"product_id":"d2-drop-point-hunting-knife-fuller","title":"Handmade D2 Drop Point Hunting Knife with Sheath, Sharpener and Gift Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Our D2 Drop Point Hunting Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur D2 Drop Point Hunting Knife pairs an 8 inch polished blade in D2 tool steel with a dark hardwood handle, a cast bolster with an integrated finger stop, a white spacer, and a polished pommel with a lanyard hole. A fuller runs along the upper blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife ships as a complete set: a handmade cowhide leather sheath, a sharpener, and a wooden presentation box. It measures 13 inches overall with a 5 inch handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Specifications?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD2 high-carbon high-chromium tool steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 58 to 60 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop point with fuller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast metal with finger stop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark hardwood [confirm species] with white spacer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePommel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished metal with lanyard hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-stainless, dry after use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCowhide leather sheath, sharpener [confirm type], wooden gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngraving available at checkout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Drop Point for Hunting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drop point is the most widely used hunting profile for a reason. The spine runs straight from the handle and then curves gently down to meet the tip, which brings the point below the line of the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lowered point is strong, since there is plenty of steel behind it, and controllable, since it sits close to the center line of the blade. It is also less likely to puncture something you want intact when you are field dressing, which is the main reason hunters favour it over a clip point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile on this knife follows the finka-style hunting knife, a Russian development of the Finnish puukko with a small guard, a fuller, and a capped pommel. Compare other hunting profiles in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/stag-handle-skinner-knife-440c-leather-sheath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003estag handle skinner\u003c\/a\u003e, which carries a deeper belly for dedicated skinning work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does the Fuller Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe groove running along the upper blade is a fuller. Removing steel from the flat, where it contributes least to stiffness, reduces the blade's weight while leaving the spine and edge at full strength. The effect is the same principle as an I-beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn an 8 inch blade the saving is noticeable in the hand. It pulls the balance point back toward the bolster, so the knife feels quicker and less nose-heavy than an unfullered blade of the same length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is D2 Tool Steel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 is a high-carbon high-chromium tool steel carrying roughly 11 to 13 percent chromium alongside molybdenum and vanadium. It was developed for industrial cutting dies and holds an edge exceptionally well, which matters on a hunting knife expected to finish a job without resharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 is semi-stainless rather than stainless. Much of its chromium locks into carbides, so it resists rust far better than a plain carbon steel but will pit if left wet, bloody, or exposed to salt. Clean it after use. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/what-is-the-best-steel-for-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eknife steel guide\u003c\/a\u003e compares D2 with carbon, stainless, and Damascus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do the Bolster and Pommel Add?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cast bolster at the front of the handle extends into a small finger stop below the grip. On a hunting knife that stop matters, since hands get wet and slippery during field work and the stop keeps the index finger from sliding forward onto the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white spacer separates the bolster from the dark wood. At the butt, a polished pommel caps the handle and adds mass behind the hand, and the lanyard hole through it lets you secure the knife to your wrist or hang it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Comes in the Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife ships in a wooden presentation box with a handmade cowhide leather sheath and a sharpener. The box makes the set a complete gift without further packaging, and it doubles as dry storage between hunting seasons, which is better for the blade than leaving it in the sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[State the sharpener type here. If it is a diamond rod, say so and note it suits D2. If it is a pull-through, describe it as suitable for light touch-ups only.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Should You Care for It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade after use, especially after field dressing, and wash with mild soap and warm water. Dry it fully and apply a thin coat of mineral oil before storage. D2 tolerates much more than a carbon steel, but blood and moisture left on it will still cause pitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the wood dry and avoid soaking. Treat it occasionally with a food-safe oil so the grain does not dry out around the bolster and pommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the knife in its box rather than its sheath. Leather holds humidity against steel, while the box keeps the blade dry and protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSharpening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 resists reshaping, so diamond abrasives work far better than ordinary stones. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-way-to-sharpen-a-knife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eknife sharpening guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers technique. Hold a consistent angle through the curve toward the tip, lifting the handle slightly as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade arrives sharp. Open the package carefully and keep the knife out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our D2 Hunting Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose our hunting knife for its 8 inch D2 drop point with a weight-saving fuller, cast bolster with a finger stop, dark hardwood handle, polished pommel with a lanyard hole, and a complete gift set with leather sheath, sharpener, and wooden box. Engraving is available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery knife is finished by hand, and we have been making knives since 2001. Buyers after a larger chopping knife should see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/damascus-bowie-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDamascus Bowie knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Knife without Engraving","offer_id":47958911844540,"sku":"271","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife with Engraving","offer_id":47958911877308,"sku":"272","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/finka-style-hunting-knife-d2-steel.webp?v=1790059308","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/d2-drop-point-hunting-knife-fuller","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}