Vintage Western USA H40 Fixed Blade Skinner Knife (Restoration Project)
Up for sale is a vintage Western USA model H40 skinning knife, stamped "WESTERN U.S.A. H40" on the ricasso. Features Western's signature split double-tang construction, a swept trailing-point carbon steel blade, brass finger guard, color spacers, jigged Delrin stag handles, and an aluminum pommel.
This knife is being sold as a restoration project or barn-find survivor due to heavy surface rust and patina across the steel blade.
Specifications & Details:
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Brand: Western Cutlery Co. (U.S.A.)
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Model: H40 Curved Skinner
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Blade Length: Approx. 4 1/4" curved cutting edge
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Overall Length: Approx. 8 1/2" total length
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Handle: Jigged Delrin faux-stag scales with brass guard & aluminum pommel
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Tang: Split double-tang construction
Condition / Restoration Notes:
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Blade: Heavy surface rust, pitting, and dark carbon oxidation throughout both sides of the blade. Needs cleaning, rust removal, and re-sharpening.
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Handle & Hardware: Handle scales remain tight with no structural cracks. Brass guard and aluminum pommel show heavy tarnish, scratching, and patina.
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Sheath: Knife only (no sheath included).
Please review all photos closely for exact rust and condition details prior to purchasing.
selling as pictured 100826gp