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Kershaw Deschutes Skinner — gut hook

A fixed skinner with a gut hook and olive rubber over polypropylene. The sheath is part of the carry decision.

Reference diagram; no photograph of this modelBLADE LENGTHCUTTING EDGE
Reference diagram; no photograph of this model. Schematic; not product dimensions.
Blade: 3.9 in · Cutting edge: not published in this catalog record0123450102030405060708090100110120
IN / MM · Maker figures: Blade: 3.9 in · Cutting edge: not published in this catalog record. Maker source · 2026-11-04. Scaled on screen; do not use as a physical ruler.

Kershaw Deschutes Skinner — gut hook

MAKER SPECIFICATIONS · 2026-11-04

TYPE
Fixed blade
BLADE
3.9 in
EDGE
Not published in this record
STEEL
D2; stonewashed
WEIGHT
3.2 oz knife; 4.8 oz with sheath
LOCK
Fixed blade
LENGTH
8.65 in overall

Maker care. Remove debris; wash with mild detergent if needed, then dry fully. Do not leave the knife sitting in water. Maker care source · 2026-11-04

Sharpening. 18–22° per side. Maker resharpening range; factory range and fillet exception differ Angle source · 2026-11-04

https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/deschutes-skinner-gut-hook.html

KnifeCritic · Manufacturer reference. No hands-on test.

Manufacturer specification profile. No hands-on test. Source checked November 4, 2026. Scope and standards

Which exact version is this?

1883GH, olive/green polypropylene and rubber, stonewashed D2

What does the maker document?

Do you want a separate gut hook on the blade?

What should I check before choosing?

The plain Deschutes Skinner has no gut hook. The two versions are not interchangeable in the feed.

Read the original Kershaw source

Checked November 4, 2026. Retailer offers, when available below, keep their own price date.

Additional maker specification source; checked November 4, 2026.

Where to buy.

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  • Check price at Optics Planet $71.99 (feed regular price $93.49) in the AvantLink Optics Planet product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store.
  • Check price at KYGUNCO $61.99 in the AvantLink KYGUNCO product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store.
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