it is best to use a sharpening rod or a guided system that can follow the belly of the blade

black-coated 3Cr13 stainless steel drop-point blade

Blade Material: 440 Stainless Steel - Sharp

This is a spring-assisted knife

Elk Ridge Outdoor Camo Full Tang Gut Hook Hunting Skinner Knife ER-127 Red Skull it is best to usePRODUCT DESCRIPTION This Elk Ridge gut hook skinning knife is a great hunting knife to have. This skinner knife features a plain full tang camo blade and ring hole. The infinity field skinner comes with a molded case with fire starter and honing knife. Type: Elk Ridge Gut Hook Skinning Knife Hunting Knife (ER 127) Overall Length: 5. 4" Blade Edge Type: Single edged, Plain, Gut Hook Blade Blade Material: 440 Stainless Steel Blade Finish: Green Camo