{"product_id":"sts-ranch-d2-cut-n-up-elk-antler-handmade-knife","title":"STS Ranch x Exotic Texas Knives D2 Cut-N-Up Elk Antler Handmade Knife","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSTS Ranch x Exotic Texas Knives D2 Cut-N-Up Elk Antler Handmade Knife\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to 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, the \u003cstrong\u003eD2 Cut-N-Up Elk Antler Handmade Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e was created for STS Ranch by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combining a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eD2 Cut-N-Up blade\u003c\/strong\u003e with a naturally unique \u003cstrong\u003egenuine elk antler handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, this handcrafted knife represents the values at the heart of STS Ranch: authenticity, craftsmanship, hard work, western heritage, and quality that isn't meant to be disposable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a mass-produced knife made to simply 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\u003eThe Cut-N-Up blade gives the knife its distinctive profile, while D2 tool steel provides the hardworking performance expected from a knife intended to be carried and used. Genuine elk antler completes the piece with natural texture, color, and character that can never be perfectly duplicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece of antler is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery knife carries the marks of the craftsman who made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd eventually, every knife has the opportunity to carry the story of the person who owns it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the First Batch of STS Ranch Knives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will only ever be one \u003cstrong\u003efirst batch of STS Ranch knives\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor STS Ranch, creating this inaugural knife collection wasn't about putting our name on another product. We wanted to create something that felt true to the ranch and the western lifestyle behind the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomething useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomething authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomething made by a craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomething that wouldn't need to be replaced next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why we partnered with \u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e to create this first collection of handmade STS Ranch knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife brings together hardworking steel and natural materials with individual character, creating a piece that can be appreciated today and become even more meaningful with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor longtime STS Ranch customers and collectors, this \u003cstrong\u003efirst-batch knife\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a special piece of the STS Ranch story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eD2 Cut-N-Up Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this handmade knife is its distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eD2 Cut-N-Up blade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unique blade profile gives the knife a bold, recognizable appearance that stands apart from more traditional designs. Combined with Mike Johnson's handmade craftsmanship, the Cut-N-Up creates a knife with plenty of personality while maintaining the functional character expected from a working blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eD2 tool steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a popular knife steel known for its excellent \u003cstrong\u003ewear resistance and edge retention\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an appropriate steel for the first STS Ranch knife collection because these knives weren't created simply to sit untouched in a display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey were created to be used.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine Elk Antler Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egenuine elk antler handle\u003c\/strong\u003e gives each Cut-N-Up knife something no synthetic material can reproduce: individuality created by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece of antler varies naturally in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means \u003cstrong\u003eno two STS Ranch Elk Antler Knives will be exactly alike\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese variations aren't imperfections. 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