Description
A pocket-sized folder with a Damascus blade and matching bolster, striped scales set with contrasting pins, and two ounces of total weight.
| Overall length | 3 inches |
| Blade length | 1.5 inches |
| Handle length | 2 inches |
| Handle | Fossilized mammoth tooth, red |
| Steel | 1095 + 15N20 Damascus, 352 layers |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Weight | 2 oz |
| Pattern | Wind & Mix twist Fire pattern Damascus Blade, Extreme custom Brass File-work |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
Its job: small precise cuts — thread, packaging, price tags, fruit, garden ties — done with a properly forged edge rather than a stamped one.
Two steels, one bar
The blade is built from alternating layers of 1095 and 15N20. Both are high carbon steels and both harden the same way, but 15N20 carries nickel, so acid barely touches it while it eats into the 1095. That difference is the entire reason the pattern is visible. It is structural, it goes right through the bar, and it survives sharpening. Our page on spotting a printed pattern shows what the fake version looks like by comparison.
Layer count in context
Three hundred and fifty two layers is a count of welds and folds, not a measure of quality on its own. What it tells you is how fine the banding will be once the bar is drawn down to blade thickness. On a blade this short the bands sit very close together, which is why the pattern reads as dense rather than bold. The full explanation is in our note on 352 layers.
Honest limits
A 1.5 inch edge and a two inch handle put a hard ceiling on what this knife can do. It is a companion to a bigger knife, not a replacement for one, and the smaller pivot needs cleaning more often than a full-size folder does. If you want the same design with darker scales, look at the black-handled version.
Care: Because both steels in the blade are plain carbon, the whole blade will spot if it is stored damp. Dry it, then oil it thinly — a drop rubbed over with a fingertip is enough for a blade this size. Give the pivot a drop as well. The brass file-work on the spine holds water, so finish with the corner of a dry cloth pulled along the grooves.
FAQs
How thick is the blade? Thin, in proportion to its length. It is ground for slicing rather than prying, and it will chip if you twist it.
Is the handle material stabilized? It is sealed and does not absorb water. Wash it with soap and water and keep abrasives away from the surface.
Can I carry it on a keyring? Yes. There is a lanyard hole at the butt, and at two ounces it will not weigh a set of keys down.
Made in Memphis, Tennessee. The lifetime guarantee travels with the knife, not with the buyer.
Model: BMK-801F
Brian Reyes –
My skepticism about ordering online disappeared the second this arrived. Action smoothed out even more after a few days of carry. Definitely bookmarking this seller for future orders.
Rachel Hughes –
Really happy with this pocket knife overall. Action is good though it needed a little breaking in. Would buy from this shop again. Second time ordering from Black Mamba Knives and still happy overall.
Brenda Flores –
This is one of those purchases that just makes you smile. Lockup is rock solid with no wiggle in any direction. Detent is snappy without being stiff to open. Action smoothed out even more after a few days of carry. This maker clearly takes pride in their work.
Aaron Anderson –
Absolutely super impressed by this pocket knife. Exactly the kind of quality that keeps me coming back.
Angela Clark –
This turned out to be way better than I thought it would be. Detent is snappy without being stiff to open. Can’t recommend this enough. Not my first order from Black Mamba Knives and it won’t be my last.
Jessica Phillips –
Wasn’t sure what to expect but this pocket knife nailed it. Fits great in the pocket without feeling bulky. Pocket clip is sturdy and holds it right in place all day. This has become my daily carry piece without question. Couldn’t be happier with this.
Patrick Morgan –
Got this as a Christmas present and it exceeded what I expected. Opens smooth every time with just a flick of the thumb. Liner lock is tight with zero blade play. Pocket clip is sturdy and holds it right in place all day. Already added a few more items from this seller to my cart.
Daniel Wilson –
Got this as a wedding gift and it exceeded what I expected. Black Mamba Knives is quickly becoming my go to shop for knives. Can’t wait to see what else this company has to offer.
Kimberly Flores –
This exceeded what I pictured in my head before ordering. Liner lock is tight with zero blade play. 10/10 would buy again. Made in the USA and shipped worldwide with no issues on my end.