{"product_id":"sts-ranch-1095-elk-antler-handmade-knife-2","title":"STS Ranch x Exotic Texas Knives 1095 Elk Antler Handmade Knife-2","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSTS Ranch x Exotic Texas Knives 1095 Elk Antler Handmade Knife\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the work. Made to carry a story. Made to last for generations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong\u003efirst-ever batch of STS Ranch knives\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003e1095 Elk Antler Handmade Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e was created for STS Ranch by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e. It brings together traditional craftsmanship, hardworking steel, and genuine natural materials in a knife that reflects the values behind the STS Ranch name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife features a \u003cstrong\u003e1095 high-carbon steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine elk antler handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a rugged, timeless combination that feels right at home on the ranch. Natural variations in the antler give each handle its own texture, coloration, and markings, ensuring that no two knives are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a mass-produced piece made to look western.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a handmade knife created for the western way of life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctional enough to use. Distinctive enough to collect. Meaningful enough to give. And, with proper care, made to become the kind of knife a father or grandfather can one day place in the hands of the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart of the First Batch of STS Ranch Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating the \u003cstrong\u003efirst collection of STS Ranch knives\u003c\/strong\u003e wasn't simply about adding another product to the STS Ranch name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wanted these knives to feel like STS Ranch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong. Authentic. Useful. Individual. Built with purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 handcrafted knives using materials that have belonged to the western lifestyle for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor longtime STS Ranch customers and collectors, this knife represents something particularly special: \u003cstrong\u003ea piece from the very first batch of knives created for STS Ranch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the beginning of a new chapter in the STS Ranch story—one we hope will still be telling stories many years from now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1095 High-Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this handmade knife is a \u003cstrong\u003e1095 high-carbon steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional blade steel valued for its toughness and ability to take a keen edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts straightforward, hardworking character makes 1095 a fitting choice for a knife carrying the \u003cstrong\u003eSTS Ranch name\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a blade intended to be appreciated for what a quality knife was always meant to do:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ework.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-carbon steel does require care. Keeping the blade clean, dry, and appropriately oiled after use will help protect it from corrosion and preserve its performance and appearance for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat little bit of maintenance is part of owning a traditional high-carbon steel knife—and part of caring for something you intend to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine Elk Antler Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eSTS Ranch 1095 Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e features a handle crafted with \u003cstrong\u003egenuine elk antler\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving each piece natural character that simply can't be duplicated with synthetic materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antler's unique texture, coloration, shape, and markings mean \u003cstrong\u003eevery knife is naturally one of a kind\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose differences aren't flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElk antler gives the knife unmistakable western character while connecting it to the natural materials that outdoorsmen, craftsmen, and knife makers have valued for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade by Mike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something increasingly uncommon about being able to tell someone \u003cstrong\u003ewho made the thing you're holding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis STS Ranch knife is handmade by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing the individuality of a craftsman's work to every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade construction combined with genuine antler means these knives aren't intended to look identical. Each carries subtle differences and details that give it personality from the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, use adds the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Work. 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And Mike Johnson's craftsmanship brings the materials together into something designed to be used rather than simply admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd its place in the \u003cstrong\u003efirst batch of STS Ranch knives\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this becomes more than another knife in a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt becomes part of the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Heirloom Gift for Him\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the man who already has everything, give him something he may someday give away—to his son, grandson, or someone else he loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSTS Ranch 1095 Elk Antler Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a meaningful gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFathers and grandfathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHusbands and sons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRanchers and cattlemen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCowboys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunters and outdoorsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTS Ranch enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrooms and groomsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraduates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetirement gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFather's Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilestone birthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily heirloom gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou're not simply giving him a knife. 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