Description
The Persian Yuma is a 9-inch leaf-bladed hunter on stag antler, with pink and black rhodonite spacers stacked between the guard and the grip.
| Overall length | 9 inches |
| Blade length | 4.5 inches |
| Handle length | 4.5 inches |
| Handle | Stag antler with pink and black rhodonite spacers |
| Steel | 1095 + 15N20 Damascus, 352 layers |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Weight | 10.5 oz |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
Put to work on: big game and heavy camp jobs. At 10.5 oz this is the heaviest knife in this group by a clear margin, and the weight sits forward of your hand, so it falls through material rather than being pushed through it. A deep finger choil under the ricasso lets you choke right up when the job turns delicate.
Care: stag is real antler, so it is not uniform, and every piece has natural pits and color variation that are features rather than flaws. Keep it out of long soaks and away from radiators, since heat is what cracks antler. The rhodonite spacers are stone and want the same treatment. On the blade, dry and oil after every use; a knife this size is usually used wet and put away tired, which is exactly how carbon steel gets ruined.
The raindrop pattern on this blade
The concentric rings running down the flat are not a twist and not a ladder. They are made by drilling or punching into the billet face and then forging it flat again, which drags the deeper layers up into rings. The result reads as pools or raindrops. Damascus steel patterns explained sets raindrop against ladder, twist and feather so you can name what you are looking at.
Why a Persian profile
The upswept point and continuous belly come from Persian knife tradition, and they do something specific: the tip stays clear of the work while the whole curve of the edge stays in it. That makes the knife excellent at long sweeping cuts and mediocre at fine tip work, which is the honest trade. It is also why the shape survived several centuries of use before anyone wrote a catalog description of it. The profile solves a real problem, and it solves that problem better than a straight clip point does, at the cost of being clumsy in the one situation where you need to pick rather than slice.
Where it sits in the range
This is a using knife with dress materials on it. A symmetrical double-edged blade is a different tool with a different legal position in many states; the Titan Spear Damascus dagger shows that contrast clearly. For choosing among fixed-blade hunters generally, start with the Damascus hunting knife guide.
FAQs
Will my knife match the photograph? The build is the same. Antler and stone are natural materials, so color and figure vary piece to piece.
Does it come with a sheath? Yes, hand-stitched leather.
How thick is the spine? We list the measurements we have verified; ask and we will measure yours before it ships.
Model: BMK-111D
Benjamin M. (verified owner) –
“I’ve owned many knives, but this Damascus knife is a cut above the rest. It’s become an essential tool in my kitchen.”
Ava J. (verified owner) –
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Samuel P. (verified owner) –
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Mia E. (verified owner) –
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Ethan W. (verified owner) –
“As a culinary enthusiast, I appreciate the beauty and performance of this Damascus knife. It’s a joy to use in the kitchen.”
Isabella T. (verified owner) –
“This Damascus knife has added elegance to my culinary adventures. It’s sharp, well-balanced, and a pleasure to work with.”
Daniel L. (verified owner) –
“I’m a professional chef, and this Damascus knife is my secret weapon. It’s reliable, sharp, and beautifully crafted.”
Jose Castillo –
Wasn’t expecting to be this impressed but here we are. You can tell it’s real American craftsmanship out of Memphis. Shipping was quick too. Steel has a gorgeous pattern that looks different in every light. This company clearly takes pride in their work.
Jerry Sanchez –
Genuinely extremely happy with how this turned out. This is why Black Mamba Knives is my go to for anything knife related.
Nicole Sanders –
Couldn’t ask for a better knife honestly. Even the small details in the damascus pattern are crisp and clean. Every piece I’ve gotten from Black Mamba Knives has been solid. Exactly the kind of quality that keeps me coming back.
Timothy Harris –
This one landed somewhere in the middle for me. Sheath fit is a bit loose for my liking. Not bad, not amazing either.
Samuel Torres –
Knew this knife was special the second I opened the box. This has quickly replaced my old go to knife for field dressing. Highly recommend this one.
Scott Gray –
This showed up faster than expected and looked incredible. Worth every penny.
Sharon Simmons –
Solid knife. Glad I ordered it. Blade holds up well, edge retention could be slightly better. Balance is good, just wish the handle had a bit more grip texture. Would still tell others to give this a try.
Marco Campbell –
This knife is a genuine work of art. Took it out camping right away and it handled everything I threw at it. Sheath snaps shut securely and doesn’t feel flimsy at all. Beyond happy with how this turned out.
Laura Turner –
Top notch craftsmanship on this one. Even the small details in the damascus pattern are crisp and clean. Pommel and guard are solid, no wobble anywhere on the knife. Would send this as a gift again in a heartbeat.
Brandon Sullivan –
My whole family passed this knife around at dinner just to look at it. Steel has a gorgeous pattern that looks different in every light. This is the kind of purchase that makes online shopping worth it.
Grace Sanders –
Bought this on a whim and it turned out to be one of my favorite purchases in a long time. Blade holds a razor edge right out of the box. Can’t wait to see what else this company has to offer.
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