Skol Knives outdoor knives handmade in the UK

Skol Sisu 75 – Ancient Oak Meets Modern Steel Some knives are designed to impress in a display cabinet. The Skol Sisu 75 was built for the woods. At its heart is a 75mm blade crafted from AEB-L stainless steel, a steel highly regarded for its toughness, corrosion resistance and ability to take an exceptionally keen edge. At 3mm thick, it strikes the perfect balance between strength and cutting performance, making it ideal for carving, food preparation and general bushcraft tasks. What truly sets this knife apart is the handle. Made from ancient bog oak, preserved beneath the earth for centuries, each piece carries its own unique character and history. The deep black tones contrast beautifully with the satin-finished blade, while brass mosaic pins and a brass lanyard tube add subtle detail without compromising the knife's clean, functional design. The Sisu 75 is supplied with a handcrafted leather sheath, ready for life around the campfire, on woodland walks or tucked into a pack fo...

Twins, But Not Identical – Two New Skol Hunters There's something special about building two knives side by side. Starting with the same blade and the same vision, they often end up developing personalities of their own. These latest additions to the Skol Knives workshop are a perfect example. Both feature an 80mm blade crafted from 12C27 stainless steel and finished with a traditional Scandi grind, offering excellent sharpness, easy maintenance, and dependable performance in the field. While they share the same foundation, their handles tell very different stories. The first combines natural antler with oak spacers, creating a clean and elegant knife that feels equally at home in the woods or displayed on a shelf. Its flowing lines and natural materials give it a refined, timeless appearance. Its twin takes a more rugged path. Stacked birch bark paired with crown antler creates a knife deeply influenced by traditional Scandinavian hunting knives. The textured handle offers excelle...

Pathfinder 125 – British SF100 Stainless Bushcraft Knife The Pathfinder 125 is a knife built with one purpose in mind – reliable performance in the outdoors. Handmade by Skol Knives, this knife features a 125mm blade crafted from British SF100 stainless steel, a steel known for its excellent edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance. To give the blade a little more character, it has been lightly etched to create a rugged, rustic finish that looks right at home in the woods. The handle is made from stunning African Leadwood, one of the hardest and most durable timbers available. Its rich dark tones and natural grain make every knife unique while providing a comfortable and secure grip in use. Brass pins and a lanyard tube complete the build, adding both strength and traditional styling. Each Pathfinder 125 is supplied with a handcrafted leather sheath, designed to protect the knife and carry comfortably on the belt during bushcraft, camping, hunting and general outdoor adventur...

Handmade Elmax Hunting Knife with Mammoth Tusk Handle – A Unique Skol Knives Creation At Skol Knives, every knife is built to be used, but occasionally a project comes along that is truly special. This handcrafted hunting knife combines modern performance with ancient history. The blade is made from premium Elmax steel, one of the finest knife steels available today. Renowned for its exceptional edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance, Elmax is trusted by outdoorsmen, hunters, and bushcrafters who demand reliability in the field. What makes this knife truly unique is the handle. Crafted from genuine mammoth tusk, this material has spent thousands of years preserved beneath the earth before finding a new life in a functional tool. The natural colours and patterns ensure that no two handles are ever the same, making each knife a one-of-a-kind piece. Designed as a practical hunting knife, the blade offers excellent control for game preparation, camp tasks, and general outdoor ...

New Maker's Mark for Skol Knives: A Milestone in My Knife Making Journey Every knife maker reaches a point where their work needs a signature. For me, that moment arrived with the arrival of my new electro-etching machine and the first application of the official Skol Knives maker's mark. The mark combines the Sowilo rune with the Skol name, creating a simple, clean design that reflects the heritage and values behind every knife I make. The Sowilo rune, associated with strength and success, perfectly suits a brand focused on producing reliable, hardworking knives. Applying the maker's mark for the first time was a proud moment. It transforms a finished knife from a handmade tool into a true Skol Knives creation. From now on, every blade leaving my workshop will carry this mark as a symbol of quality craftsmanship, carefully selected materials, and attention to detail. Whether it's a bushcraft knife, hunting knife, or everyday carry blade, the maker's mark represents...

From the Ice Age to the Game Fair One of the most exciting parts of being a knifemaker is working with materials that have a story to tell, and few materials can match the history of mammoth tusk. As preparations continue for this year's Game Fair, I've been setting aside two stabilised mammoth tusk scales that will become the handles for a pair of very special hunting knives. These aren't materials that come along every day. Preserved for thousands of years in the frozen ground of the Arctic, mammoth tusk offers a unique combination of history, beauty and rarity. What makes mammoth tusk so appealing is that no two pieces are ever the same. The natural colours, grain patterns and ancient cracks create stunning character that simply cannot be replicated. Every handle tells its own story, making each finished knife completely unique. These two knives are intended to be showcase pieces, pairing premium blade steels with one of the most remarkable handle materials available to ...