{"product_id":"sts-ranch-d2-hologrind-rosewood-elk-antler-knife","title":"STS Ranch x Exotic Texas Knives D2 Hologrind Rosewood \u0026 Elk Antler Handmade Knife","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSTS Ranch x Exotic Texas Knives D2 Hologrind Rosewood \u0026amp; Elk Antler Handmade Knife by Mike Johnson\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel for the work. Rosewood and elk antler for character. Handmade craftsmanship 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\u003eD2 Hologrind Rosewood \u0026amp; Elk Antler Handmade Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e was created for STS Ranch by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e. It combines a hardworking D2 steel blade with a distinctive hollow-ground profile and a beautiful handle crafted with the contrasting natural character of \u003cstrong\u003erosewood and genuine elk antler\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a knife that feels unmistakably western without being ornamental for ornament's sake. It is handsome enough to collect, rugged enough to carry, and meaningful enough to become the kind of piece a family passes from one generation to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural materials are part of what makes this knife special. The grain and coloration of the rosewood and the texture, markings, and tone of genuine elk antler naturally vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery knife has its own character. No two will be exactly alike.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd as part of the \u003cstrong\u003einaugural batch of STS Ranch knives\u003c\/strong\u003e, each represents the beginning of a new chapter in the STS Ranch story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eD2 Steel Hologrind Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this handmade knife is a \u003cstrong\u003eD2 tool steel blade with a hologrind, or hollow grind\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 steel has earned a loyal following among knife makers and enthusiasts for its excellent \u003cstrong\u003ewear resistance and edge retention\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a natural choice for a knife intended to be carried and used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehologrind blade geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a concave profile toward the cutting edge, resulting in a keen cutting geometry while giving the blade the distinctive character associated with custom knife craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a combination designed around both \u003cstrong\u003eperformance and longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e—exactly what we wanted in a knife carrying the STS Ranch name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine Rosewood \u0026amp; Elk Antler Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is where this particular STS Ranch knife truly sets itself apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich rosewood and genuine elk antler\u003c\/strong\u003e come together to create a striking combination of color, grain, texture, and western character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood brings warmth and naturally beautiful wood grain to the handle, while elk antler adds the rugged texture and individuality that only an authentic natural material can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause both materials come from nature, variations are expected and celebrated. Wood grain, antler markings, coloration, texture, and other characteristics will differ from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose differences don't take away from the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey're what make your knife yours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade by Mike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an age of mass production, there's still something powerful about being able to answer a simple question:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho made it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife was handmade by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Johnson of Exotic Texas Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e for STS Ranch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first batch of STS Ranch knives was intentionally built around craftsmanship rather than uniformity. 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