Winkler Knives Forest Edge - Sculpted Maple

The Winkler Forest Edge in sculpted maple pairs 3D contoured wood scales with Daniel Winkler's compact belt knife platform. The sculpting creates finger grooves in the maple that improve grip indexing and hand placement compared to the smooth maple version. You get the warmth and character of a natural wood handle with the ergonomic advantage of a shaped grip. This is one of the most popular Forest Edge configurations among buyers who want both aesthetics and function.

The blade is 80CRV2 high carbon steel with a black oxide Caswell finish at 57 HRC. 80CRV2 is the steel Daniel Winkler chose for his production line based on decades of experience with military and civilian users. It provides the toughness to handle hard impacts and the edge retention to stay sharp through extended field sessions. The spear point profile is versatile for camp work, game processing, and general cutting. An engraved thumb grip on the spine provides blade control. Blade thickness is 3/16 inch. Overall length is 7.75 inches.

The sculpted maple handle has hand-contoured finger grooves that seat your grip naturally. Maple is a softer, grippy wood with a dark stain that ties back to Winkler's pioneer and native craft heritage. Each handle carries unique grain character. A choiled blade-to-handle transition provides an index finger seat. Lanyard holes accept paracord. The felt-lined Boltaron and leather sheath provides a quiet draw and includes a spring steel belt clip for multiple carry positions. Weight is 5.2 ounces.

We have been a Winkler dealer since the hand-forged custom knife days and carry the full production Winkler Knives lineup today, including past exclusive collaborations. Every Forest Edge is hand built in Boone, North Carolina. Free US shipping on orders over $150, a satisfaction guarantee, and your order normally ships the same business day from KnifeArt.com.