{"title":"STS Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eSTS Knives, handmade in Texas by artisan Mike Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sts-ranch-exotic-texas-knives-1095-damascus-elk-antler","title":"STS Ranch x Exotic Texas Knives 1095 Damascus Elk Antler Handmade Knife","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSTS Ranch x Exotic Texas Knives 1095 Damascus Elk Antler Handmade Knife\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first STS Ranch knife was created to be more than something you own. It was created to become something you pass down.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eSTS Ranch 1095 Damascus Elk Antler Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together traditional craftsmanship, natural materials, and the rugged character of the western way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003e1095 Damascus steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine elk antler handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, this handmade knife has the kind of individuality that can't be replicated on an assembly line. The natural variations in the elk antler and the visible patterning of Damascus steel give every knife its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the \u003cstrong\u003efirst knife created for STS Ranch\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece represents the values behind the ranch and the brand: authenticity, strength, craftsmanship, family, and respect for things made to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a knife designed around a trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a knife designed around generations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandmade by Mike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a difference between something manufactured and something \u003cstrong\u003emade by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach STS Ranch knife is handcrafted by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing the individuality of traditional knife making to a piece created specifically for STS Ranch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a knife that feels personal from the beginning. Natural materials vary. Handmade details carry character. And each finished piece reflects the hand of the craftsman who made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor STS Ranch, that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur western heritage has always been rooted in people who understand the value of good tools, honest materials, hard work, and taking care of what you own so it can serve you for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first STS Ranch knife was created in that same spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1095 Damascus Steel Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining features of this knife is its \u003cstrong\u003e1095 Damascus steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamascus steel is immediately recognizable for the distinctive flowing patterns visible across the blade. Those patterns give each knife a dramatic, handcrafted appearance and make Damascus blades especially appealing to collectors and those who appreciate traditional knife-making craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1095 high-carbon steel component\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for its toughness, ability to take a keen edge, and longstanding use in hardworking blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination creates a blade with both functional character and unmistakable visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause high-carbon steels require proper maintenance, caring for the blade becomes part of owning an heirloom-quality knife. Keeping it clean, dry, and appropriately oiled will help preserve its appearance and performance for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenuine Elk Antler Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egenuine elk antler handle\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures that no two STS Ranch knives will ever be exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variations in the antler's color, texture, shape, and markings give every handle its own personality. Rather than being imperfections, these differences are part of the beauty of working with an authentic natural material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antler brings a rugged western character to the Damascus blade and creates a knife that looks equally at home on the ranch, in the outdoors, or displayed as part of a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the handle can become part of the knife's story—developing character through the years and memories attached to its use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe First STS Ranch Knife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe significance of this piece goes beyond its materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the first STS Ranch knife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a brand born from ranching and the western lifestyle, creating a knife felt like an opportunity to make something that represents what STS Ranch has always stood for: \u003cstrong\u003eBe Strong. Be Real. 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Keep the blade clean and dry after use and maintain the exposed cutting edge appropriately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine Elk Antler Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two pieces of elk antler are exactly alike—and neither are these knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egenuine elk antler handle\u003c\/strong\u003e brings natural texture, coloration, and rugged western character to every STS Ranch Cut-N-Up Knife. Small differences from one knife to another aren't imperfections; they're evidence that you're holding a piece created with a real natural material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat individuality is part of what makes a handmade knife worth owning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour knife won't look exactly like the next one. And it shouldn't.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandmade by Mike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first STS Ranch knife collection, craftsmanship mattered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why these knives were created with \u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose handmade approach allows the character of the steel and natural antler to remain part of the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something increasingly rare about being able to know the name of the craftsman behind an object you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife isn't anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson made it. STS Ranch put its name on it. And the next part of the story belongs to whoever carries it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the First Batch of STS Ranch Knives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efirst batch of STS Ranch knives\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a new chapter for the brand, but the idea behind them is deeply rooted in where STS Ranch began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanch life teaches you pretty quickly to appreciate things that work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood tack.\u003cbr\u003eGood leather.\u003cbr\u003eGood tools.\u003cbr\u003eGood steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings made well don't need to be replaced every season. You use them. You maintain them. They develop character. And eventually, some of them become so connected to the person who owned them that they're worth far more than what they originally cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what we wanted from the \u003cstrong\u003efirst STS Ranch knife collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot something disposable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomething worthy of becoming an heirloom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for This Generation—and the Next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA knife doesn't become an heirloom because someone calls it one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt becomes an heirloom because of what happens after you buy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt rides in a pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works around the ranch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes hunting trips and weekends outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gets pulled from a pocket countless times for little jobs nobody remembers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil one day, everybody knows it simply as \u003cstrong\u003eDad's knife\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eGranddad's knife\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's when the scratches, wear, and years of use become part of its value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith proper care, the \u003cstrong\u003eSTS Ranch D2 Cut-N-Up Elk Antler Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e was created with that kind of longevity in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarry it. Use it. Take care of it. Then someday, pass it down.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong\u003efirst-ever batch of STS Ranch knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTS Ranch x Exotic Texas Knives collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD2 tool steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive \u003cstrong\u003eCut-N-Up blade profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder-coated blade finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine elk antler handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural antler variations make each knife unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade rather than mass-produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged western styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned with real-world use in mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectible first-batch STS Ranch piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom-quality appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated to develop character over generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSTS Ranch D2 Cut-N-Up Powder-Coated Elk Antler Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e has an unmistakable personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bold Cut-N-Up blade gives it a distinctive profile. The powder-coated D2 steel brings rugged contrast and hardworking character. 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But if we were going to put the \u003cstrong\u003eSTS Ranch name\u003c\/strong\u003e on one, it needed to represent the same values we believe should go into everything worth owning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needed to be useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needed to be made with quality materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it needed to have the potential to outlast the person who first carried it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why we partnered with \u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e to create this inaugural collection of handmade STS Ranch knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece from this first batch combines traditional craftsmanship with natural materials, creating a knife that's meant to develop character—not become obsolete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eD2 Steel Hologrind Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this knife is its distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eD2 steel hologrind blade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 tool steel is widely appreciated in knife making for its combination of \u003cstrong\u003eedge retention, wear resistance, and durability\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it well suited for a knife designed for real-world use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehologrind, or hollow grind\u003c\/strong\u003e, refers to the concave geometry created along the blade toward its cutting edge. 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Built to Become an Heirloom.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe some of the best heirlooms aren't the things families carefully protect from use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're the things somebody \u003cstrong\u003eused for a lifetime\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good knife rides in a pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes to the ranch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes hunting trips and weekends outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gets pulled out for hundreds of ordinary jobs nobody remembers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt picks up a little wear along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, years later, something changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's no longer simply an STS Ranch knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eDad's knife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr \u003cstrong\u003eGranddad's knife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd suddenly the signs of use aren't something you wish weren't there. 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