Description
Apollo is a dress folder: mokume bolsters, a tiger iron center panel with rust and gold banding, and a red ruby set into the bolster face.
| Overall length | 7.5 inches |
| Steel | 1095 + 15N20 Damascus, 352 layers |
| Handle | Tiger iron panel with mokume gane bolsters |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
Intended for: the pocket of someone who already owns a working knife and now wants a beautiful one. It cuts perfectly well, but the reason to own it is what happens when you put it on a table. Three lightening holes are drilled through the blade flat, which drops weight and gives the pattern somewhere to break. Drilling a forged blade is not trivial: the holes have to be placed where they will not weaken the spine, and they have to be cut before heat treat, because afterward the steel is hard enough to ruin a bit. Their positions are decided at the design stage, not improvised at the bench.
Care: mokume is a laminate of non-ferrous metals and it is supposed to develop a warm tone; do not attack it with abrasive polish or you will cut through the surface layer and lose the figure. The tiger iron panel is stone and should be kept away from knocks and hard drops. The blade is the same 1095 and 15N20 as our field knives, so it wants drying and a wipe of oil, not display in a humid room.
What mokume actually is
Mokume gane is layered non-ferrous metal, forge welded the way Damascus is but using copper, brass and nickel alloys rather than steels. It is cut and pressed so the layers surface as a woodgrain figure. It is much softer than the blade it sits next to, which is why the bolsters here are finished rather than sharpened, and why the material never appears on a working edge.
Where the money goes on a knife like this
Almost none of the cost is the steel. It is the setting of the stone, the fitting of stone to metal with no gap, and the hours of hand sanding that make a mokume surface read cleanly. How much a real Damascus knife costs breaks the number down honestly.
Forged, not printed
The banding on the blade is structural. It exists because two steels were welded, drawn, folded and welded again before anything was ground. How Damascus steel knives are made covers the process. If you like the layered look but want it on your hand rather than in your pocket, we forge the same billets into the Sirius Damascus ring.
FAQs
Will the stone come loose? It is set, not glued on the surface. Treat it as you would a ring stone.
Is the blade the same steel as the hunting knives? Yes, identical billet stock and heat treat.
Does it come boxed? Yes, packed for giving, with the leather listed above.
Model: Bmk-1014
Emma L.: (verified owner) –
“I received this pocket knife as a gift, and it has become an integral part of my everyday life. It’s sharp, stylish, and incredibly useful.”
Aiden S.: (verified owner) –
“I’m an enthusiast of fine blades, and this pocket knife has earned a special place in my collection. The craftsmanship and design are top-notch.”
Zoe H.: (verified owner) –
“I carry this pocket knife with me everywhere I go. It’s compact, sharp, and the quality is outstanding. It’s a reliable companion.”
David M.: (verified owner) –
“This pocket knife is more than just a tool; it’s a piece of functional art. The Damascus steel is a work of beauty, and the performance is exceptional.”
Ella W.: (verified owner) –
“I’ve been using this folding pocket knife for my outdoor adventures, and it has never let me down. It’s dependable and well-crafted.
Noah K. : (verified owner) –
“I’m a hunter, and this pocket knife has proven to be a valuable asset. Its sharpness and durability are essential in the field.”
Hannah B.: (verified owner) –
“This pocket knife is a game-changer. It’s sharp, sturdy, and the Damascus design adds a touch of elegance. It’s a fantastic addition to my collection.”
Lucas R.: (verified owner) –
“I’m impressed with the attention to detail in this pocket knife. The craftsmanship is exceptional, and it’s a reliable tool for various tasks.”
Justin Richardson –
This thing is a beast in the best way. Steel has a gorgeous pattern that looks different in every light. This company nailed it with this one.
Sandra King –
This is one of those purchases that just makes you smile. This has quickly replaced my old go to knife for field dressing. No hesitation recommending this to anyone looking.
Anna Nelson –
This knife completely won me over the moment I picked it up.
Nathan Myers –
This is the kind of knife you show off without even meaning to. Fit and finish is museum quality. You can tell real craftsmen made this by hand. Weight and balance make it feel like a real working knife not some cheap import. Leather sheath is thick and well stitched. Not the cheap stuff you usually get. Would send this as a gift again in a heartbeat.
Dorothy Thomas –
This turned out to be way better than I thought it would be. Blade geometry makes it glide through cuts with barely any effort. Would not hesitate to order again.
Robert Simmons –
No regrets on this purchase at all. Even the small details in the damascus pattern are crisp and clean. This is why Black Mamba Knives is my go to for anything knife related. This one’s a keeper for sure.
Kevin Cruz –
Photos don’t do this knife justice at all. Edge retention has been great even after regular use in the field. Love it.
Travis Morgan –
Got this as an anniversary gift and it exceeded what I expected.
Barbara Watson –
Mostly happy with this one, just a small gripe or two. Blade quality is solid. Arrived a bit less sharp than expected but a few passes on a strop fixed it. Would buy from this shop again.
Andrew Johnson –
No regrets on this purchase at all. Fit and finish is museum quality. You can tell real craftsmen made this by hand. Proud to support American made goods out of Memphis with this purchase. Pommel and guard are solid, no wobble anywhere on the knife. Would not hesitate to order again.
Justin Edwards –
Everyone who’s seen this knife has asked where I got it. Cool knowing this was handmade right in Memphis and shipped out fast.
Christopher Lee –
Knew this knife was special the second I opened the box. Edge retention has been great even after regular use in the field. Pommel and guard are solid, no wobble anywhere on the knife. Worth every penny.