Description
A folding knife you can carry daily and sharpen on an ordinary stone: the King Snake in its compact size.
| Steel | VG10 stainless steel |
| Handle | G10 |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
Best for: everyday carry. Opening boxes, cutting cord, trimming a frayed rope end, breaking down packaging. It is small enough that nobody looks twice when you take it out, and finished well enough that you would be annoyed to lose it.
What VG10 actually gives you
VG10 is a Japanese stainless with enough chromium to shrug off moisture and enough vanadium to hold a fine edge. In a pocket knife that combination counts for more than it does on a fixed blade, because a folder lives against your leg in a warm pocket and gets opened with damp hands. Run at 58 to 60 HRC it takes a very acute edge and keeps it through a working week. For the comparison against high carbon steels, how VG10 compares to carbon covers it.
The G10 handle
G10 is layered glass cloth set in resin. It will not swell, shrink, absorb sweat or stain, and it stays grippy when wet. For a knife that spends years in a pocket that is the sensible choice, since the handle should look the same in a decade as it does out of the box.
Care
Wipe the blade, keep the pivot clean, and that is the whole routine. There is no rust schedule here and no reason to oil the steel itself. What a folder does need, unlike a fixed blade, is an occasional flush of the pivot: pocket lint and grit are what make an action feel rough, not corrosion. Rinse it through, shake it dry, then put one drop of light oil in the joint. Cleaning a folding knife walks through it step by step.
Questions about this knife
Will it corrode in my pocket? No. Sweat is the usual culprit with carbon folders, and this steel handles it without complaint.
Is there a bigger version? Yes. The larger King Snake folder runs the same steel with more blade in front of it.
How do I sharpen it? Any stone or ceramic rod works. This alloy is harder than basic stainless, so give it a few more passes and keep the angle honest.
What is in the box? The knife and a leather sheath, stitched by hand.
Can I add engraving? Yes, chosen as an option before you check out.
Shipped from our Memphis workshop. Defects are covered for as long as you own it.
Model: BMK-VG2
Jacob Reed –
So happy I finally pulled the trigger on this one. Exactly the kind of quality that keeps me coming back. This is my third order from Black Mamba Knives and they never disappoint.
Kevin Wright –
The moment I saw this in person I knew it was a keeper. Made in the USA and shipped worldwide with no issues on my end. This is exactly why I keep coming back to this store.
Richard Hunt –
This pocket knife completely won me over the moment I picked it up. Action smoothed out even more after a few days of carry. This will not be my last order from this seller.
Adam Collins –
Five stars isn’t even enough honestly. Deployment is fast and confident every single time. Black Mamba Knives’ attention to detail is honestly unmatched. Couldn’t be happier with this.
Michael Cruz –
Got this as my brother and it exceeded what I expected. Scales feel great in hand and don’t feel slippery at all. Already telling my friends to check this out.
Mary Ward –
This turned out to be way better than I thought it would be. Blade centering is perfect right out of the box. Already thinking about what to order next from this store.
Jonathan Rivera –
This pocket knife is superb. No question about it. Beyond happy with how this turned out.
Miguel Kim –
This pocket knife punches way above its price point. Opens smooth every time with just a flick of the thumb. Scales feel great in hand and don’t feel slippery at all. Already telling my friends to check this out.
Raymond Gomez –
Does the job but I wasn’t blown away. Liner lock is functional but has a little side to side play. Could go either way on recommending this.
Nicole Johnson –
Kind of regret ordering this if I’m honest. Liner lock barely holds the blade open. Would not recommend based on my experience.
Betty Garcia –
This is hands down one of the best knives I’ve bought online. Detent is snappy without being stiff to open. Definitely bookmarking this maker for future orders.
Derek Davis –
My uncle couldn’t stop talking about this after I unboxed it. Pocket clip is sturdy and holds it right in place all day. Lockup is rock solid with no wiggle in any direction. This maker clearly takes pride in their work.
Daniel Vance –
Honestly one of my better purchases in a while. Not my first order from Black Mamba Knives and it won’t be my last. Action smoothed out even more after a few days of carry. This is the kind of purchase that makes online shopping worth it.
Chloe Hayes –
Ordering again from this maker the second I finish writing this review. Pocket clip is sturdy and holds it right in place all day. This is my new favorite in the collection. Good to know real Memphis craftsmen are behind this, and shipping was quick too.
Andrew Coleman –
Honestly one of my better purchases in a while. Scales feel great in hand and don’t feel slippery at all. Would not hesitate to order again.
Grace Carter –
Didn’t think a pocket knife at this price could feel this premium. Detent is snappy without being stiff to open. Love it.
Logan Barrett –
This pocket knife was really disappointing start to finish. Liner lock barely holds the blade open. Blade wobbles side to side even after tightening the pivot. Would think twice before ordering again.
DeShawn Peterson –
This showed up faster than expected and looked incredible. Opens smooth every time with just a flick of the thumb. This maker clearly takes pride in their work.
Thomas Foster –
My husband couldn’t stop talking about this after I unboxed it. Black Mamba Knives’ attention to detail is honestly unmatched.
Matthew Myers –
Ordered late at night on a whim and woke up glad I did. Opens smooth every time with just a flick of the thumb. Black Mamba Knives keeps setting the bar higher with each order. Already planning my next pickup from this store.
David Price –
Decent buy overall, a couple small nitpicks aside. Action is good though it needed a little breaking in. Pocket clip works fine, just a bit tight at first. Minor nitpicks aside, good quality knife.
Matthew Kelly –
No regrets on this purchase at all. Liner lock is tight with zero blade play. 10/10 would buy again.
Gary Parker –
Honestly one of my better purchases in a while. Blade centering is perfect right out of the box. Fits great in the pocket without feeling bulky. Nice to support a Memphis based knife maker, shipping was fast even internationally. Highly recommend this one.
Andrew King –
Got this for a hunting trip and now I want one for myself too. This is my third order from Black Mamba Knives and they never disappoint. Deployment is fast and confident every single time. Shipping was fast and everything arrived well packaged.
Jennifer Marsh –
Does the job but I wasn’t blown away. Liner lock is functional but has a little side to side play. Not bad, not amazing either.