Winkler Knives WK Blue Ridge Hunter specs and steel

The Winkler Knives WK Blue Ridge Hunter has a 4" blade in 80CrV2 and is a fixed blade. Its list price is $325; retailers often sell for less.

Winkler Knives WK Blue Ridge Hunter: Blade, 4.0" long (generic profile, not to scale)Blade, 4.0" long

Specifications

Blade steel
80CrV2
Blade length
4"
Overall length
8"
Blade thickness
0.188"
Weight
—
Lock
—
Handle
Canvas laminate
Blade shape
—
Made in
USA
Model
WK Blue Ridge Hunter
Brand
Winkler Knives
List price
$325

Black canvas laminate / smooth handle option chosen. 3/16" thickness converted to 0.188 in. Weight not listed by the maker. Described as a smaller-profile version of the WK Belt Knife. Country from Winkler's about page (Boone, North Carolina).

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The steel: 80CrV2

80CrV2 is a carbon steel rated 3/10 for edge retention, 8/10 for toughness and 1/10 for corrosion resistance; it is very high on ease of sharpening (9/10). Full 80CrV2 page.

Edge retention
3/10
Toughness
8/10
Corrosion resistance
1/10
Ease of sharpening
9/10
80CrV2 typical hardness80CrV2: 57-60 HRC55 soft60 mid65 very hard507057–60

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Specs checked on 2026-10-14 against the maker's product page.