{"product_id":"cudeman-288-ciervo","title":"Cudeman 288 Stag Antler","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCudeman 288-C Rayon: the compact skinner that reaches the impossible corners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2008, this hunting knife earned its nickname \"Rayon\" in 2025 following a vote among more than \u003cstrong\u003e20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Instagram followers; as a fun fact, the person who suggested the winning name received the first unit marked as such free of charge. Made by \u003cstrong\u003eCudeman\u003c\/strong\u003e in its Albacete workshops, it is a short-bladed model conceived for one very specific task: skinning and cleaning the harvested game. Its trimmed silhouette and ergonomic profile deliver nimble handling out in the field, almost like an extension of the fingers, allowing you to work the tightest areas without damaging the tissue or spoiling the trophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking the \u003cstrong\u003eCudeman Rayon\u003c\/strong\u003e in hand conveys the heritage of classic knifemaking and the hunting spirit of antler scales, combined with the technical reliability a skilled hunter demands to carry out field dressing with precision and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures that make the difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide blade for continuous cuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 4 cm blade width and the skinning tip are designed to trace curved, flowing strokes across the trophy, reducing the risk of punctures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm thumb support:\u003c\/strong\u003e the jimping or ratchet pattern on the spine creates a non-slip point that channels the force of the hand toward the edge with great directional control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety bolster:\u003c\/strong\u003e the polished \u003cstrong\u003eA-304\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel front bolster acts as a stop, preventing the fingers from sliding toward the blade even with soiled hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight for long days:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 16.5 cm overall length and around 200 grams in weight, it eases the strain on the wrist during prolonged processing of the carcass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteel and edge performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged in \u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum-vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e steel, tempered to a hardness of \u003cstrong\u003e54\/56 HRc\u003c\/strong\u003e. This alloy is especially well suited to hunting because it stands up well to the abrasion of constant rubbing against the animal's hair and hide. The satin finish promotes smooth gliding, and its ease of sharpening lets you bring the edge back in the field with a few passes of a honing steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its contained size, this is a \u003cstrong\u003efull tang\u003c\/strong\u003e piece: the \u003cstrong\u003e3.8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e of steel thickness run from end to end through the knife, forming a solid core that balances the whole in the palm. As a pure skinner, all of its strength is geared toward cutting and skinning. To preserve its structure, it should not be used as a pry bar or as a machete on bone or wood; it was born to cut superbly, not for those uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle and grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip is fitted with scales of genuine \u003cstrong\u003epolished stag antler\u003c\/strong\u003e, a material of great natural beauty that brings warmth and presence to your kit. They are permanently secured with peened aluminium rivets and mould to the hand, offering an organic, non-slip texture and a sensitivity that proves very useful for guiding the tool blind inside the carcass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSheath and carry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCudeman Rayon\u003c\/strong\u003e comes protected by a brown leather sheath crafted by saddlers to fit the wide silhouette of the knife. Its compact format, at barely 50 grams, makes for a comfortable and discreet belt carry, ideal for moving quietly through the brush and keeping it always at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull skinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e the wide profile skins quickly and cleanly, keeping the hide intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e it easily reaches the narrow areas of the skull or jaw, true to its reputation for getting where others cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetail work:\u003c\/strong\u003e it pairs with a larger finishing knife, handling the fine cuts and separating small joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the blade as soon as you finish field dressing so that blood and fluids do not adhere or rust the molybdenum-vanadium steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry it thoroughly, with particular care at the joint with the bolster, before storing it in the sheath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs these are natural polished stag antler scales, keep them in a dry place; avoid wetting them and do not apply oils or waxes so as not to alter their colour and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a thin coat of lubricating oil to the blade if you are going to store the kit until the next season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the lanyard hole dry with a small brush to remove any soil or grease residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCudeman Rayon (288-C)\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than a knife: a skinner designed for the intense work of big-game hunting. 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