{"product_id":"roselli-r161-opening-knife-with-blunt-tip","title":"Roselli R161 Opening Knife with Blunt Tip","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRoselli Opening Knife with Blunt Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e is a purpose-built hunting knife designed for safe, controlled field dressing and game processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts rounded blade tip helps reduce the risk of puncturing internal organs during opening and gutting, making it especially useful for hunters who want greater control during the first stages of processing game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with a pointed hunting knife, the blunt-tip design is better suited for opening the body cavity and basic gutting work. It is less versatile for tasks such as boning out legs or making deeper precision cuts, but its specialized shape makes it a dependable tool for clean, careful field dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew Rounded-Tip Blade Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoselli’s updated blade design is shaped specifically for opening game in a safer and more hygienic way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded tip helps the hunter guide the blade through hide and tissue while reducing the chance of accidentally piercing the stomach, intestines, or other internal organs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the knife a practical choice for deer hunters, elk hunters, and other sportsmen who process game in the field and want a dedicated opening knife rather than relying on a general-purpose blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbon Steel Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made from \u003cstrong\u003eRoselli carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and hardened to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon steel is valued for its ability to take a very sharp edge and maintain that edge through repeated cutting. For hunters processing multiple animals or working through hide and connective tissue, the longer-lasting sharpness can be a significant advantage over many conventional stainless steel blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradeoff is that carbon steel requires a little more care. Wipe the blade clean and dry after use and apply appropriate protection when storing it for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurly Birch Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003ecurly birch\u003c\/strong\u003e and treated with linseed oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural wood provides a warm, traditional Finnish appearance while offering a secure, comfortable grip. The linseed oil finish helps protect the wood and maintain grip even when conditions become wet or slippery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause curly birch is a natural material, each handle will have its own grain, color, and pattern, making every knife slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandmade Finnish Leather Sheath\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Roselli Opening Knife comes with a handcrafted sheath made from \u003cstrong\u003elight vegetable-tanned Finnish leather\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheath protects the blade during transport and storage while complementing the knife’s traditional materials and handcrafted construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Field Dressing Game\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roselli Opening Knife is especially useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening the body cavity during field dressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic gutting and game processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing the chance of puncturing internal organs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunters who prefer a dedicated blunt-tip opening knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeer and big-game hunting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField processing at camp or in remote locations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunters who appreciate traditional Finnish knife craftsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a specialized hunting tool rather than an all-purpose boning knife. If you need a knife for boning legs, detailed trimming, or more aggressive cutting, a pointed hunting or boning knife may be a better companion tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60 HRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 mm \/ approximately 3.3 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 mm \/ approximately 7.9 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 mm \/ approximately 0.12 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 g \/ approximately 2.5 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curly birch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable-tanned Finnish leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted, sharpened, and finished by hand in Harmoinen, Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Roselli knife is individually made from natural materials. 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