440c PERSIAN YUMA Knife 9.5″ Long 4.5″ Blade” 10.5 Oz Hunting Fixed Blade 440C Mirror Polished Turquoise Handle Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives | BMK-111-B

Description

A mirror finish hides nothing, which is why few makers offer one. The Persian Yuma is polished to a hard shine on 440C, with a stag handle interrupted by bands of turquoise at the bolster and the butt.

Best at: field dressing and clean, controlled slicing. A 4.5 inch edge with a full belly is classic hunting geometry, and the 9.5 inch overall length keeps the whole thing manageable on a belt.

Why 440C on a hunting knife

440C is a high-chromium stainless with enough carbon to hold a working edge. It gives up some edge retention against tool steels and takes a little more effort on the stone than softer stainless, but it does not stain when you leave it wet, and for anyone who hunts in rain or near salt water that trade is usually the right one. Our 440C steel guide covers the specifics.

Stag and turquoise

Stag is antler, so the surface is irregular by nature: ridges, pits, a color that runs from cream to dark brown along a single scale. No two handles come out matching. The turquoise sits in machined channels between the stag and the polished fittings, and it is stone rather than resin, which means it can chip if you drop the knife on concrete. It also means it does not fade.

Ten and a half ounces, and where they sit

The weight is balanced near the guard rather than out at the tip, so the knife feels lighter in use than the number suggests. That balance is what you want for controlled cuts around bone. It is not what you want if you were hoping to chop with it. For that, look at a longer blade.

Upkeep: Stainless is not rustproof, only rust-resistant, and a mirror polish shows every water spot. Dry it, then wipe it with a soft cloth to keep the shine even. The stag wants nothing more than the occasional dry brush; do not soak it or oil it heavily, since antler will darken unevenly if it drinks. Keep the leather sheath for carry, not for long-term storage.

Questions buyers ask

How does 440C compare to Damascus here? Different priorities. 440C resists corrosion and cleans up easily; pattern-welded carbon steel looks better and takes a slightly finer edge. The Persian Yuma in Damascus is the same platform built the other way, and our steel comparison lays out the tradeoff.

Will the mirror polish scratch? In use, yes. Hairline marks are unavoidable and most owners stop noticing them within a season. A polish will remove light scratching if you want it gone.

Does the turquoise come loose? It is set and bedded, not glued on the surface. Hard impact is the only realistic risk.

Model: BMK-111C