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Pathfinder 125 with British sf100 steel

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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...
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Handmade Elmax and Mammoth Tusk Hunting Knife

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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 ...
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Makers Mark

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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...
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Mammoth Tusk Knife Handles

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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 ...
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New Kiln Day

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A New Chapter for Skol Knives Every workshop reaches a point where an investment isn't just about buying new equipment—it's about improving quality, consistency, and the future of the craft. This week, that investment arrived in the form of a dedicated heat-treating kiln. For years I've been making knives with a focus on creating practical tools that are built to be used. While design, grinding, and handle work are all important, heat treatment is what truly brings a blade to life. It's the stage that determines how well a knife holds an edge, resists wear, and performs in the field. The new kiln gives me precise temperature control and repeatable heat-treatment cycles, allowing me to get the very best from the steels I use. It will also allow me to work more confidently with premium steels and continue improving the quality of every knife that leaves the Skol Knives workshop. As with any new piece of equipment, there will be plenty of testing, note-taking, and refining...
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Blacksmith for the day

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A Day at the Forge with Anvil & Yew One of the things I enjoy most about knife making is that there's always something new to learn. This week I had the opportunity to spend some time at the forge with Dr Zech Jinks of anvilandyew.co.uk⁠�, and it was a fantastic experience. Although I make knives regularly, most of my work starts with bar stock rather than forging. Spending time at the anvil and learning some traditional blacksmithing techniques gave me a whole new appreciation for the skill, patience and precision involved in shaping hot steel with nothing more than hammer, anvil and fire. Under Zech's guidance, I forged a knife from start to finish, learning how to move steel efficiently, control the shape of the blade and work with the material rather than against it. The knife produced may not be perfect, but every hammer blow taught me something new. As makers, it's easy to stay within our comfort zones, but days like this remind me of the value of learning from ot...
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New Hunting Designs

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 The Bushcraft Show may now be behind us, but the workshop certainly isn’t slowing down. Now the focus shifts towards the The National Game Fair and I’ve already started sketching out a new line of hunting and field blades for the show. On the bench at the moment is a beautiful raindrop Damascus billet that’s going to become something very special, alongside fresh billets of AEB-L stainless and SF100 stainless ready for the next batch of working knives. The aim is simple — practical hunting blades built to be used, with steels chosen for real field performance, edge stability and reliability. Plenty more to come over the next few weeks as these designs start turning into finished knives. #skolknives #knifemaking #customknives #damascussteel #aebl #sf100 #handmadeknife #huntingknife #fieldknife #bushcraftknife #ukknifemaker #builttobeused #thenationalgamefair #gamefair #knifecommunity #knifeaddict #knifelife #bladesmith #madeintheuk 
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