Northfield UN-X-LD #82 Dixie Possum Skinner Elderberry Bone

The #82 pattern by Northfield is a modern take on a classic design known as the Dixie Possum Skinner. It’s a mid to large-sized worker’s knife that gives its user two convenient blade options to handle the cutting task. While it has two users, the #82 remains light on its feet and slim in the pocket. The perfect ranch companion or every day traveler.

The Dixie Possum Skinner in Elderberry Jigged Bone is brand new direct from Great Eastern Cutlery.

The Blade: The Northfield logo’d primary user on this skinner is the muskrat clip point. It’s a long, slender utility slicer ground flat for thin clean cuts. The equally handy second blade option opening from the opposite bolster is a piercing wharncliffe style excellent for getting into and making straight line cuts time and time again. Each is built from USA high carbon 1095 tool steel and given a GEC polished finish. This steel is tough and will be easy to maintain its edge. No half stops on these guys, just smooth pulling action right when you need it.

The Handle: Each Skinner comes equipped with brass liners for support and delicious elderberry flavored cattle bone scales. It has a nice bend about half way down for a comfortable cutting grip. This bend pairs with the UN-X-LD Shield quite naturally. Both striped bolsters and shield are crafted from nickel silver that’s been given a nice polish finish that compliments the scales well. Brass pins round out construction on this piece. 

Each #82 Dixie Possum Skinner is delivered fresh in its wax paper and traveling tube with company information on the front.