GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK

GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK

$300.00
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Before founding MKC, Josh Smith spent 10 years as a lineman. He’d work the lines, strip and connect wire, and watch countless $30 knives chip, dull, and disappear off bucket trucks. When Josh started sharpening his crew’s disposable blades, they complained they were “too sharp”… until they realized how much effort they’d been wasting with dull edges.

This gave Josh an idea: What if linemen had a wire-skinning knife that was actually worth a damn? The Great Falls Skinner is that knife.

Born from Josh’s 10 years as a lineman, crafted with MKC’s uncompromising standards, and named for Great Falls, Montana, which you may have heard dubbed “the Electric City” for its hydroelectric dams, the Great Falls Skinner is the first premium wire skinning knife designed for professionals who refuse to treat their tools as disposable. This functional companion works as hard as you do, shift after shift, year after year.

Specs
  • Blade Steel
    Magnacut Stainless Steel
  • Design
    Full Tang Construction
  • Overall Length
    9 1/8"
  • Blade Length
    3 1/2”
  • Blade Thickness
    0.100”
  • Knife Weight
    5.3 Oz
  • Blade Finish
    Stonewash
  • Handle Material
    G-10
  • Manufactured
    Made in the USA
  • Hand Finished
    in Montana

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MAGNACUT STAINLESS STEEL

REFINED HAWKBILL BLADE

Less hook, more control. Josh redesigned the traditional wire-skinning blade based on 10 years of field experience.

The Great Falls Skinner features a more gradual curve and a pointier tip compared to standard wire-skinning blades. This refined geometry allows linemen to whip the blade around wire and slide sheathing off effortlessly. At 0.100″ thick, it maintains the proven thickness of professional-grade skinning knives and delivers superior cutting performance.
MAGNACUT STAINLESS STEEL WITH STONEWASH FINISH

Finally, a wire-skinning knife that stays sharp through an entire shift.

While others settle for soft 440A steel that dulls before lunch, the Great Falls Skinner features premium MagnaCut stainless steel. MagnaCut delivers exceptional edge retention when cutting through tough rubber and plastic sheathing all day long.

Unlike the disposable knives that arrive dull from the factory, the Great Falls Skinner comes razor sharp and stays that way. And when it finally needs touching up, MagnaCut sharpens easily.

Learn more about MagnaCut stainless steel from its creator, Larrin Thomas.
SQAURED G10 HANDLE

Oversized and squared off for positive grip with heavy work gloves.

The G10 handle’s squared profile prevents the Great Falls Skinner from twisting or turning in your hand during use. While holding true MKC’s signature style elements, the handle is intentionally oversized to accommodate thick rubber gloves. A massive forward guard keeps your hand where it belongs, protecting you from sliding forward onto the blade.

SHOTGUN RING AND SCRAPING NOTCH

Connect to hot sticks for remote cutting. Scrape corrosion for clean connections.

The rear ring connects to hot sticks (shotgun tools) for safely cutting wire sheathing from a distance. It also serves as a hanging point for belt carry or bucket truck storage. A dedicated notch on the blade’s spine scrapes corrosion off copper wire, which guarantees clean electrical connections… an important detail for reliable line work.

WARNING: This knife is NOT dielectric and all safety precautions should be taken.  Never work with energized wire without properly rated and tested rubber gloves! 
EXCLUSIVE MKC KYDEX SHEATH

Custom sheath with a tool loop attachment

Each Great Falls Skinner comes with a custom Kydex sheath featuring a loop for secure attachment to tool belts or carabiners. The sheath provides secure retention while working, though many linemen prefer to keep the knife hanging unsheathed for quick access during active use. It’s built for the realities of line work, not idealized safety protocols.

Free Sharpening For Life & Beyond

Generations® is our promise to restore your knife to its original, unmatched working condition.

MKC will clean, sharpen, repair, and even reshape your blades when necessary, as well as rewrapping handles free of charge. While we perform all necessary sharpening and maintenance, our aim is not to return your knife to its brand new appearance.Learn more about MKC Generations Promise.
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  • CL
    chris l.
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    GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    Great steel edge was in need of some attention.

    When I got the knife honestly a little disappointed with the edge on it, but I took it to house got an edge on it and wow what en edge. The blade holds the edge extremely well, through that super old insulation that absolutely sucks you know what to cut through. Its already freezing over in Nebraska and that insulation doesn't stand a chance against this knife. 24° each side to 1000 grit. Great blade, great steel great company, just pretty disappointed in the factory edge geometry being off and not really that sharp. Its a utility blade and a hawk bill I dont need to split hair but it should cut through tape, electrical tape and insulation easily from the factory. Great work on the knife Josh and all of MKC

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    Dillon H.
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    GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Great Falls Skinner

    Great knife, feels good in the hand, and sharp as could be! Another badass knife by MKC.

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    Art P.
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    GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 minutes ago
    Another great knife

    If you are a lineman or electrician you need this knife... Absolutely great knife.. One I have been waiting on for awhile. Thank you..Let's Gooooo... 👊👊👊🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

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  • JP
    Justin P.
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    GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    42 minutes ago
    Absolutly worth every penny

    So sharp that whenever we have an underground service we pass it around the crew.

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  • WF
    Wescoat F.
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    GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 hours ago
    Best "Utility" knife outhere

    I put this one in my truck for a "utility" knife. I like it so much, I bought another to put in my tractor that I use to feed cows. (going to be good for gutting hay strings and net wrap)

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