Nessmuk Style Knife Set Damascus and Polished Trailing Point Blades Stag Bone Handles

Description

Open this set and you get two knives that belong together — one Damascus, one polished trailing point, both built for real outdoor work.

The stag bone handles feel warm and textured in your palm. Natural grip. No slipping.

This is what a proper Nessmuk style knife set looks and feels like.

Damascus and Trailing Point in One Nessmuk Knife Set

This Nessmuk style knife set includes two blades — each made for a different task.

The first is a 200-layer Damascus blade. We layer 1080 and 15N20 high-carbon steel, fold it by hand, and forge it into the classic Nessmuk profile. It hardens to 55–58 HRC. The acid-etched finish reveals a flowing Damascus pattern that runs the full length.

The second is a polished trailing point blade. The spine curves upward toward the tip — that geometry is built for skinning, slicing, and detail work where precision matters. The polished finish gives it a clean, sharp look and a mirror-like surface.

What It Does and Why It Matters

The trailing point knife in this set is the detail knife. The upswept tip reaches into tight spaces — behind joints, under hide, along curves.

Trailing point knife uses include skinning game, filleting fish, and fine prep work where a straight edge is too blunt. The tip does the leading work. The belly does the slicing.

Together, the two blades in this Nessmuk style knife set cover every cutting task from rough field work to fine finishing.

Stag Bone Grip That Gets Better With Use

Both knives in this handcrafted knife set use stag bone handles. Real stag bone — not synthetic, not resin-coated.

The texture is natural and slightly rough. Bare hand or gloved, your grip locks in without effort. Stag bone doesn’t go smooth with use — it stays grippy.

The color runs cream to brown with natural darker streaks. No two handles look identical. That’s what natural material does.

Full Tang on Both Knives

Both knives in this Nessmuk knife set run full tang. Steel goes from blade tip to handle end — one solid piece on each knife.

Full tang matters here because both blades see real force — chopping, skinning, prying. A partial tang fails under that stress. Full tang handles it without flexing or cracking.

The balance point sits at the bolster on both knives. Each one feels steady in hand — not tip-heavy, not handle-heavy.

Carry Both Knives Together

This Nessmuk style knife set ships with leather sheaths for both blades. The fit is firm on each — blades seat fully with no rattle or movement.

The leather is thick and hand-stitched. It protects both edges during storage, travel, and field carry.

Draw each knife one-handed. Both pull clean from the first use.

Why Hunters and Outdoorsmen Choose This Set

The Nessmuk style knife was designed by woodsman George Washington Sears in the 1800s for wilderness use. This set follows that tradition — two blades that work together in the field.

Use the Damascus Nessmuk for heavy camp tasks — batoning, chopping, rough prep. Use the trailing point knife for skinning game, breaking down cuts, or fine detail work.

A machine-made handcrafted knife set is ground to a standard profile. These blades are hand-forged — each edge geometry is shaped by a craftsman who understands how these knives actually get used.

The JW SteelCrafts Difference

Every knife in this Nessmuk style knife set is hand-forged. No two Damascus patterns are the same. No two stag bone handles look identical.

Orders ship from Texas. Domestic delivery: 5–10 business days.

4.91 stars from 829 verified buyers — hunters, outdoorsmen, and collectors who use JW SteelCrafts knives in real conditions.

SPECS TABLE

Feature	Detail
Blade Length	Contact us — varies by build
Overall Length	Contact us — varies by build
Blade Steel	Damascus (1080 + 15N20) + polished high-carbon steel
Layer Count	200+ layers (Damascus blade)
Blade Hardness	55–58 HRC
Blade Finish	Acid-etched Damascus + mirror-polished trailing point
Handle Material	Natural stag bone
Tang	Full tang — both knives
Includes	Leather sheaths for both knives
Ships From	Texas, USA
Made By	Hand-forged artisans