{"product_id":"cudeman-288-olivo","title":"Cudeman 288 Olive","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCudeman 288-L Rayón: Surgical Precision and Mediterranean Warmth in the Field Dressing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model \u003cstrong\u003e288-L, the Cudeman Rayón,\u003c\/strong\u003e was named by the voice and vote of thousands of followers on social media. The 288-L model is a pure skinning knife, manufactured in Albacete, designed to reach those anatomical areas where larger blades prove ineffective. The combination of its ultra-compact size with the nobility of the wood makes it a natural extension of your hand during butchering, ensuring excellent work on the carcass, and making it a fluid and meticulous process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen facing trophy cleaning, you need a tool that offers millimeter-precise control without damaging the meat or accidentally piercing the hide. This knife highlights the technical robustness of a wide geometry with the comfort of an organic grip, providing the necessary confidence to masterfully handle the most delicate moments of the hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this Cudeman is right for you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean and continuous strokes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its wide 4 cm blade and skinning tip are designed to separate the hide with ease, minimizing the risk of damaging the meat or internal organs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal support and traction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The jimping on the spine provides a perfect anchor point for your thumb, ensuring that all the force of your hand is transferred to the edge with total accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront safety lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e The curved, satin-finished A-304 stainless steel bolster acts as a structural stop, protecting your fingers from unexpected slips during work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgility in confined spaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its total length of 16.5 cm and a weight of barely 200 grams eliminate wrist fatigue, allowing you to maneuver tirelessly in the tightest angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteel and edge performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade comes to life through \u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e steel, with a precise heat treatment that gives it a hardness of 54\/56 HRc. This technical balance is the best-kept secret for the hunter: it offers tenacious edge retention against the hardness of hair and the abrasion of skin, but allows for quick resharpening in the field with a standard sharpening steel. Its satin finish is not only elegant but also facilitates smooth gliding over organic tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its reduced dimensions, this model features an undeniable \u003cstrong\u003efull tang\u003c\/strong\u003e construction. The 3.8 mm thick steel runs through the tool from tip to pommel, creating a solid block that withstands the tension of continuous cutting. As a specialized tool for skinning and precision cutting, its longevity and edge retention depend on using it for its logical purpose, avoiding prying bones or wood with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle and control in real conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle pays homage to our land, crafted from \u003cstrong\u003enatural satin-finished olive wood\u003c\/strong\u003e. This Mediterranean wood not only provides undeniable beauty thanks to its unique grain, but also offers a warm and highly ergonomic grip. Fixed with flat aluminum rivets that sit perfectly flush with the surface, the scales prevent any annoying rubbing, ensuring a firm and comfortable grip even when hands are stained or wet from work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSheath and portability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect its wide blade, the \u003cstrong\u003e288-L\u003c\/strong\u003e comes with a custom-made brown leather sheath. Cut and sewn to size in our workshops, its design minimizes bulk and fits the knife's silhouette like a glove. Weighing only 50 grams, it allows for extremely comfortable and completely silent belt carry, ideal for moving around the hunting ground without alerting wildlife to your presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary skinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e The morphology of its blade is the perfect ally for separating the hide from the carcass quickly, cleanly, and without tugging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision field dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size allows you to access tight joints and prepare the trophy with the steady hand of a surgeon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButchering support:\u003c\/strong\u003e It serves as the ideal complement to a larger hunting knife, taking on tasks that require maximum manual dexterity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the tool with fresh water immediately after field dressing to prevent blood and organic matter from attacking the molybdenum vanadium steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure to meticulously dry the blade and the satin bolster area before returning the piece to its sheath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs it has a natural olive wood handle, we recommend nourishing the scales by occasionally applying a few drops of linseed or mineral oil to maintain its hydration and highlight the grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the lanyard hole is free of dirt using a soft-bristled brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the knife out of its leather sheath if you are storing it for long periods of inactivity, applying a thin layer of protective oil to the metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCudeman Rayón (288-L)\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the wisdom of the experienced hunter with the eternal nobility of olive wood. Equip yourself with a tool made to master the art of butchering and honor every hunt in the field as it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Cudeman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52417749614920,"sku":"288-L","price":66.73,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1805\/2424\/files\/288-C_1_1.png?v=1770123183","url":"https:\/\/cudeman.com\/en\/products\/cudeman-288-olivo","provider":"Cudeman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}