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Rugged, distinctive, and built around materials meant to work, this knife represents exactly what we wanted the inaugural STS Ranch knife collection to be: \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic, useful, handcrafted, and worthy of passing down.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the knife is a \u003cstrong\u003eD2 steel Cut-N-Up blade\u003c\/strong\u003e finished with a protective powder coating and paired with a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine elk antler handle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination gives the knife a hardworking western character while allowing the natural texture and individuality of the antler to stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece of genuine elk antler is different. Variations in color, texture, markings, and shape ensure that each handmade STS Ranch knife has a character all its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a mass-produced knife made to imitate the western lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a knife made for it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cut-N-Up Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eCut-N-Up blade profile\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this STS Ranch knife its unmistakable look and adds another layer of personality to the first collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with \u003cstrong\u003eD2 tool steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the blade is designed around the durability and edge retention that have made D2 a popular choice among knife makers and users looking for a hardworking blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a knife that balances distinctive design with the practical character expected from something carrying the \u003cstrong\u003eSTS Ranch name\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowder-Coated D2 Steel Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epowder-coated D2 blade\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the Cut-N-Up knife a rugged finish while providing an additional protective barrier on the coated portions of the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 is valued in knife making for its \u003cstrong\u003ewear resistance, toughness, and edge retention\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it well suited for a knife intended to be carried and used rather than simply displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powder-coated finish also creates a striking contrast against the organic color and texture of the genuine elk antler handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike any quality knife, proper care will help preserve both its appearance and performance. 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. 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