Description
Dark wood panels, blackened engraved steel bolsters, brass pins, and a pattern-welded blade underneath all of it. The BMK-2002 is the quietest looking knife in the Ultra Line and the one people keep.
| Overall length | 8 inches |
| Blade length | 3.5 inches |
| Handle length | 4.5 inches |
| Steel | 1095 + 15N20 Damascus, 352 layers |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Weight | 7.23 oz |
| Handle | Steel Engraved With Wood Handle |
Good for: someone who wants Damascus without an announcement. Closed, it reads as a plain wood-handled folder; open, the blade does all the talking.
Wood in the hand
Timber does not pull heat out of your palm the way brass and steel do, which matters more than it sounds if you flip outdoors in the cold. It is also quieter against the blade than bare metal channels, so the knife makes less noise through a long session. The panels sit between engraved steel bolsters and are pinned in brass, which protects the wood at both ends, where handles take their knocks.
Where the finish shows
Look at the places that are hard to photograph: the line where the bolster meets the wood, whether the two handles sit level when the knife is closed, how evenly the grind runs out at the tip. Those are the joints a factory has to rush and a person can take time over. At 7.23 oz the knife has enough mass that a loose fit would be obvious in the first ten openings, and it is not.
The blade
352 layers of 1095 and 15N20, forge welded and folded, then etched to bring out the contrast between the two steels. At 58–60 HRC it takes a very fine edge and keeps it well past the point where a softer stainless would need attention. Being high carbon, it will also patina, and the gray film that develops over the first year sits over the pattern without hiding it.
Care
Dry the steel each time you finish with it and leave a trace of oil across the flats. For the wood, once or twice a year is enough: a little furniture wax rubbed in with a cloth and buffed back off. That stops the panels drying out and shrinking away from the pins, which is the one failure mode a wood-handled knife actually has. Keep it away from hot water.
Common questions
Will it rust? It can. Do Damascus knives rust explains exactly what to expect and what to do about it.
Is handmade really different? We make the case, with the counterarguments, in hand-forged versus factory made.
What else has a wood handle? The DB-29 Damascus balisong is the closest sibling in a lighter build.
Model: BMK-2002
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This store is a must-visit for butterfly knife enthusiasts. The knife I received is a masterpiece in steel, and it has quickly become a cherished item in my collection.
Larry Gonzalez –
This company clearly knows what they’re doing with quality like this. Handles have a great grip even during fast flips. Latch snaps shut clean every time. Already telling my friends to check this out.
Carlos Sanders –
This balisong has already earned a permanent spot in my collection. Pivots feel dialed in with zero blade play. Blade came shaving sharp straight out of the box. This is going straight into my daily rotation.
Jeffrey West –
This seller clearly knows what they’re doing with quality like this. Weight is perfectly balanced for flipping. This maker nailed it with this one.
Amanda Ramos –
No regrets on this purchase at all. Bushings feel buttery smooth after just a bit of use. This flips cleaner than knives twice the price. Pivots feel dialed in with zero blade play. This is going straight into my daily rotation.
Natalie Morris –
Couldn’t ask for a better balisong honestly. This flips cleaner than knives twice the price. Love that this comes out of Memphis and still ships worldwide this quickly. Happy customer here, through and through.
Colton Hill –
Happy with this one for the most part. Action is good though it needed a little tightening on the pivots. Blade is sharp but not quite razor sharp out of the box. Would order again despite the minor gripes.
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Perfect gift. Perfect quality. No complaints. Comes with a nice pouch which is a nice touch. Latch snaps shut clean every time. Great buy overall.
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