Diamond Blade Pinnacle 1.

The pinnacle is also highly rated, and is considered to be a favorite of hunters world wide. The knife is known to be dependable, last a long time, and great at skinning game. It is a carbon steel knife, extremely sharp, and is said to keep it’s edge for long periods between sharpening. The special contoured handle is ergonomic, and offers great control, grip, and slip resistance. Also this knife actually gets compliments for it’s beauty. The length of the knife is 7.25 inches, and with a blade that is only 2.5 inches long, it should be obvious that this knife means business when it comes to skinning. This knife makes no claims to be a multi tool. It is what it says it is, and does what it was made to do.

This knife has a drop point blade, and the 2.5 inch blade has a very smooth edge. The belly of the blade has a sweep that permits the user to reach hard spots, like the rear portion of the game’s legs. The blade is made out of D2 high carbon steel and offers the owner a hardness rating of 68 on Rockwell. It is said to have one of the sharpest blades available these days due to a process known as friction forging. Friction forged high carbon steel creates an edge like no other.

One of the beautiful aspects of this knife is the handle. It really is a work of practical art. The handle has pins and grooves that are just the right size to make it effortless to use, and very comfortable to grip. The handle comes with a lanyard hole should one be needed. The handle i made of a quality wood, and ghat gives the knife a classic, old world look. One thing i should say, this knife is designed for the experienced hunter. Beginners should use a knife that has safety guard features.

To sun it up, this Pinnacle 1 Skinner, has a weight of 4 ounces, and most of the weight is in the handle. That offers the user maximum control when skinning game. The knife has a full tang for ultimate strength, and is intended to be used for game prep, not for survival chores. Experienced hunters say this is one of the best skinning knives on the market. The blade of this knife is extemely sharp, and keeps it edge for a very long time. The only rub on this knife is the price, but for those who can own it, it is worth it.