GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE

GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE

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GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE

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8659 Robbins Rd
Missoula MT 59808
United States

+18888888888

Frenchtown,
Montana

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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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  • RC
    Rodney C.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    Time behind the knife

    Wanted to get some time behind the knife before I wrote a review. Purchased knife in October 2025 we are now approaching February 2026. Knife does everything I ask it to do and then some. I mostly use it on primary cable prep. It’s a conversation starter as well. When guys ask me “who makes that knife?” I am proud to say “Montana Knife Company!” Josh Smith thank you for putting out this knife even though it’s a niche market for this style of blade! The rest of the MKC team from engineering to the guy that sweeps the floor and everyone in between, Congratulations on a successful move! Stay focused work safely!

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    Kristofer M.
    Verified Buyer
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    GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Tool use

    Hearing MKC talk about using their knives as tools spoke to me so I thought I would take a chance on this one. I have been installing field tile for 25 years and almost exclusively use hawkbills. I have used hawkbills from a lot of makers including another American knife company, and a popular tool company. This is my first magnacut blade. Working in AG I will also skin wire with them, but predominantly use them installing tile.

    The kydex sheath is 5/5. Great blade retention, safe knife capture, convenient. I have drawn and resheathed countless times and it is just as good as the first.

    The handle is a 4/5. While the handle/knife is comfortable in the hand the grips already have some scratches/gouges and isn't wearing as good as I expected.

    The knife blade is a 3/5. I expected better. It is sharp but even in the first day of use I noticed some dings in the blade and it dulled fairly quickly. I am comparing this to another American knife companies made in China blade that has held its edge equally as well.

    The tool belt loop is an added bonus. I found it convenient while installing tap tees into the tile main.

    For the price, this is just an ok knife compared to other hawkbills. My prior go to cost right around $100. So I expected more from this knife. I can't say I have buyers remorse, but it is not a 5 star knife.

    Montana Knife Company
    1 month ago

    Thank you for four stars Kristofer! We're thrilled to hear that our philosophy about using knives as true tools really resonated with you, and it's awesome to know the Great Falls Skinner has found its way into your field tile installation work after 25 years in the trade - that's exactly the kind of real-world application we design these blades to handle!

    It's fantastic that the Kydex sheath is delivering that 5/5 performance with excellent retention and safety through countless draws and resheathing cycles, and we're glad the tool belt loop is proving convenient for your tap tee installations. We put tremendous care into those functional details that make a difference during long work days.

    We really appreciate your honest feedback about the handle wear and blade performance. Your experience matters to us, especially coming from someone with your level of expertise using hawkbills across different makers and applications. This kind of detailed insight from professionals who put our gear through demanding daily use helps us continue improving our designs and ensuring we're delivering the value and performance that matches our price point.

    Thanks for taking the time to share this thorough feedback about your experience with the Great Falls Skinner in actual field conditions!

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    chris l.
    Verified Buyer
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    GREAT FALLS SKINNER - ORANGE
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    3 months 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

    Montana Knife Company
    2 months ago

    Hi Chris,

    Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed experience with the Great Falls Skinner and for the 4-star review! We're really glad to hear that once you got the edge dialed in, the blade is performing exceptionally well for you - especially cutting through that tough old insulation in those freezing Nebraska conditions. It's great to know the steel is holding that edge so well after you put your work into it.

    However, we're genuinely sorry to hear about the disappointment with the factory edge geometry and sharpness when it first arrived. You're absolutely right that a utility blade should handle tape, electrical tape, and insulation easily right out of the box without needing additional work. That's not the standard we aim for with our edge work, and we completely understand your frustration when you have to fix something that should have been right from the factory.

    We really appreciate you sharing such specific feedback about both the blade's excellent performance potential and where our factory edge fell short of expectations. That kind of honest review helps us identify where we need to tighten up our edge geometry and sharpness standards before knives ship out. Thanks for giving the Great Falls Skinner a chance and for the kind words about the steel quality and overall design - it's clear you know your way around putting a proper edge on a blade!

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

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

    Montana Knife Company
    1 month ago

    Thank you for five stars Dillon! We're absolutely thrilled to hear the Great Falls Skinner is delivering that perfect combination of comfort and razor-sharp performance - that's exactly what we put so much care into achieving with this design! It's fantastic to know the ergonomics feel just right in your hand and that you're experiencing that incredible sharpness right out of the box.

    The Great Falls Skinner was designed to be a serious workhorse that doesn't compromise on comfort during extended use, and it sounds like we nailed exactly what you were looking for in a quality blade. There's nothing quite like the confidence that comes from having a knife that feels like an extension of your hand and delivers that cutting performance when you need it most! Thanks for taking the time to share this awesome feedback about your experience with another MKC blade!

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    Mike S.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    GREAT FALLS SKINNER - BLACK
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    GREAT FALLS SKINNER

    I'm no lineman, but this thing has many uses. Great choice for whoever needs a hawk bill style blade.