Description
Amber Drover is the Damascus version of our cowboy bull cutter. Seven and a half inches overall, three and a half of that blade, in a sheepsfoot profile with a notched choil cut into the base of the edge. The steel is hand-forged Damascus, acid etched so the layer pattern stands up in relief across the whole flat.
The handle is olive burl wood over black fiber liners, capped at the front by a mirror-polished stainless bolster. A mosaic pin sits in the middle of the scale with two stainless pins around it, and there is a lanyard hole through the butt.
| Overall Length | 7.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 3.5 inches |
| Handle Length | 4 inches |
| Blade Steel | Hand-forged Damascus steel, acid etched |
| Blade Style | Sheepsfoot bull cutter with notched choil |
| Bolster | Stainless steel, mirror polished |
| Handle Material | Olive burl wood with black fiber liners |
| Fittings | Mosaic pin inlay, two stainless pins, lanyard hole |
| Tang | Full tang |
| Sheath | Handmade leather belt sheath with stud closure (included) |
Who reaches for this one: the buyer who wants the pattern. Every other knife in this family is about steel doing a job; this one is about steel being looked at. It still works — the geometry is identical to the working versions — but you are paying for a hand-forged billet.
Why a sheepsfoot suits stock work
A sheepsfoot has no upswept point. The spine runs straight and then drops to meet a straight edge, so the sharp part is the whole edge and the tip is barely a tip at all. Working close to an animal, that is exactly what you want: you can cut with the full length pressed against something without a point wandering into it. The notched choil gives you a place to choke up for the last careful inch of a cut.
Olive burl, and why yours is unique
Burl is the growth that forms where a tree has been stressed — interlocked, disordered grain rather than straight fiber. Cut and stabilized it produces the swirling amber and brown figure you see here, and no two blocks are alike. It is also denser and more stable than straight-grained olive.
The mosaic pin and the bolster
A mosaic pin is a bundle of small rods soldered into a tube and sliced across, so the face shows a pattern rather than a plain dot. The polished stainless bolster caps the scales where they meet the blade.
Keeping rust off: Damascus is high carbon steel, and the etch leaves a slightly textured surface that holds moisture. Dry it immediately after use, never leave it in the sheath wet, and keep a light coat of oil on the blade. Our Damascus care and sharpening guide has the full routine. The burl wants nothing but a wipe.
FAQs
Will my pattern match the photo? No — same style, its own figure. Hand-forged billets never repeat.
Is the sheath included? Yes, a handmade leather belt sheath with a stud closure.
Does the layer count matter? Less than most listings pretend — what a layer count means explains why.
Is it dishwasher safe? No. Hand wash, dry immediately, oil the blade.
What is the same knife in a plainer steel? The Chrome Wrangler in mirror-polished D2 uses the same olive burl with a plain blade.
Make it a gift
Tell us at checkout that this one is a gift and we will pack and ship it gift-ready. Every knife leaves our Memphis, Tennessee workshop with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, backed by over 2,000 verified customer reviews.
Model: BMK-1138
Lisa Freeman –
Got this for a groomsman gift and now I want one for myself too. Steel has a gorgeous pattern that looks different in every light. Can’t recommend this enough.
Stephen Roberts –
Feels way more premium than the price suggests. Love that this comes out of Memphis and still ships worldwide this quickly. Black Mamba Knives has earned a repeat customer with this one.
Tyler Brooks –
Got this for a hunting trip and now I want one for myself too. Every piece of the fit and finish looks hand checked before it shipped. Even the small details in the damascus pattern are crisp and clean. This is the kind of purchase that makes online shopping worth it.
Paul Cook –
No regrets on this purchase at all. Even the small details in the damascus pattern are crisp and clean. Exactly the kind of quality that keeps me coming back.
Brenda Wright –
Overall a good buying experience. Blade quality is solid. Arrived a bit less sharp than expected but a few passes on a strop fixed it. Glad I made this purchase.
Eric Nguyen –
My husband was speechless when I showed them this knife. This has quickly replaced my old go to knife for field dressing. Already added a few more items from this maker to my cart.
Amanda Allen –
Turned out better than I expected going in. Handle looks great though it’s a little smaller than I imagined. Minor nitpicks aside, good quality knife. Nice that it’s US made out of Memphis with solid shipping times.
Megan Morgan –
Got this for a Christmas present and now I want one for myself too. Nice to support a Memphis based knife maker, shipping was fast even internationally. Handle feels amazing and the balance is perfect. Fit and finish is museum quality. You can tell real craftsmen made this by hand. This will not be my last order from this store.
Sophia Fox –
Was nervous ordering something like this online but so glad I did. Blade holds a razor edge right out of the box. Zero complaints from me on this purchase.
Katherine Brooks –
This turned out to be way better than I thought it would be. Every piece of the fit and finish looks hand checked before it shipped. Can’t wait to see what else this maker has to offer.
Raymond Carter –
Turned out better than I expected going in. Blade quality is solid. Arrived a bit less sharp than expected but a few passes on a strop fixed it. Blade holds up well, edge retention could be slightly better. Would buy from this shop again.
Terrell Jones –
Pretty impressed. Just a couple minor things I’d tweak. Blade holds up well, edge retention could be slightly better. Blade quality is solid. Arrived a bit less sharp than expected but a few passes on a strop fixed it. Would still tell others to give this a try.
Robert Hunt –
Five stars isn’t even enough honestly. This is exactly why I keep coming back to this company.
Sergio Perez –
My brother couldn’t stop talking about this after I unboxed it. Every piece of the fit and finish looks hand checked before it shipped. Already thinking about what to order next from this maker.
Diego King –
It’s okay. Not great not bad. Sheath fit is a bit loose for my liking. It’s okay for the price.
Jack Scott –
I collect knives and this one is first rate. Blade holds a razor edge right out of the box. This company clearly takes pride in their work.
Cynthia Howard –
This knife is alright. Just didn’t wow me.
Richard Walker –
Wasn’t sure what to expect but this knife nailed it. Took it out camping right away and it handled everything I threw at it. Definitely bookmarking this company for future orders.
Melissa Nelson –
I collect knives and this one is seriously nice. Not my first order from Black Mamba Knives and it won’t be my last. This company just earned a repeat customer.
Jonathan Walker –
Bought this on a whim and it turned out to be one of my favorite purchases in ages. Handle feels amazing and the balance is perfect. This is the kind of purchase that makes online shopping worth it.
Matthew Diaz –
I collect knives and this one is incredible. Edge retention has been great even after regular use in the field. This is exactly why I keep coming back to this seller.
Karen Garcia –
Bought this on a whim and it turned out to be one of my favorite purchases recently. Took it out camping right away and it handled everything I threw at it. Black Mamba Knives is quickly becoming my go to shop for knives. This will not be my last order from this seller.
Jose Reyes –
Solid knife. Glad I ordered it. Handle looks great though it’s a little smaller than I imagined. Been ordering from Black Mamba Knives for a while now and this fits the pattern. Solid pickup even with the small issues.