Since Anza was born in 1980 they have produced a range of handmade affordable knives for sportsman and collectors. Anzas` knives are so sharp and hold an edge they have become favorite among guides, outfitters, hunters, backpackers, fishermen as well as a utility knife by the "workingman". The Miniature Skinner like all Anza knives is made from a file which is an excellent source of high carbon tool steel. Through a process called annealing, they remove the brittleness normally found in a file. The knives are then hand ground to shape, a handle, commonly known as Dymondwood is then added, and final finishing, polishing and sharpening are then completed. The final result is a beautifully made knife that will both hold an edge and sharpen easily.