Hunter’s Dawn

Handcrafted Yakut Knife

Specifications:

• Blade — 40Kh13 stainless steel with forged wolf-track pattern
• Blade length — 130–140 mm
• Spine thickness — 3 mm
• Handle — Karelian birch
• Handle length — 120 mm
• Width — 31 mm
• Thickness — 18 mm
• Bolster — Mountain ram horn
• Sheath — leather with wooden insert

Master’s work. One-of-a-kind piece

Each knife is handcrafted by a Yakut master and is truly unique. Minor variations in appearance are a natural hallmark of genuine handwork

Hunter’s Dawn is a handmade Yakut knife that captures the quiet anticipation of a taiga morning — the moment before first light when the hunt begins. The 40Kh13 stainless steel blade bears a forged wolf-track pattern, an ornamental technique where the master hammers the design into the hot steel during forging, creating a permanent, textured motif that is both decorative and a testament to the smith’s skill. The 40Kh13 alloy is a workhorse among Yakut bladesmiths: easy to sharpen in the field, resistant to rust, and tough enough for hard use.

The Karelian birch handle provides an ergonomic, secure grip with a tactile warmth that synthetic materials cannot replicate. A mountain ram horn bolster bridges blade and handle with natural elegance. Whether you are a hunter who needs a reliable field Yakut knife, a collector drawn to forged ornamentation, or an outdoor enthusiast seeking authentic Sakha craftsmanship — Hunter’s Dawn delivers on every count.