Description
The Red-Bellied is a black G10 folder built on brass liners, with filework cut along the exposed liner and a raindrop-figured Damascus blade.
| Overall length | 8 inches |
| Handle length | 4.5 inches |
| Handle | G10 with exposed brass liners |
| Steel | 1095 + 15N20 Damascus, 352 layers |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Weight | 5.5 oz |
| Pattern | Wind & Mix twist Fire pattern Damascus Blade |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
A good match for: a first serious folder. It is 8 inches open and 5.5 oz, which is the size most people actually reach for once the novelty of a very large knife wears off. The G10 is textured rather than glossy and holds on to a wet hand. Nothing about it is fragile.
Care: the brass liners are exposed along the belly of the handle and will darken to a warm brown with handling; leave them or bring them back with a cloth and metal polish, avoiding the blade. The G10 scales need nothing at all. The forged steel is the one part that can corrode, and because this is a knife that gets used rather than displayed, get in the habit of a wipe and a drop of oil at the end of the week rather than a rescue job at the end of the year.
Brass liners and filework
The liners are the internal frames that carry the pivot and the lock. Leaving a strip of them exposed along the handle spine and cutting a pattern into it is old pocket knife practice, and it is done with a file by hand rather than machined. It is the sort of work that adds an hour to a knife and cannot be faked with a stamp. Brass was chosen over steel liners here for a practical reason as well as a visual one: it is easier to file cleanly, it will not rust where it is exposed along the spine, and it wears against the blade tang more kindly over a very long service life.
Rust, if it happens
Carbon steel forgives almost everything except being stored wet. If you get orange spotting, it comes off with a fine abrasive and oil without hurting the pattern, because the pattern is structural and goes through the steel. How to remove rust from a knife walks through it without exaggerating the danger.
Checking that Damascus is genuine
The scattered rings on this blade change where the grind cuts through them, and they continue onto the bolsters. Printed patterns do neither. Our guide to spotting a printed imitation shows the giveaways. For the same steel in a completely different shape, the Damascus fish fillet knife is thin, flexible and ground for a job this knife would be wrong for.
FAQs
Does it have a pocket clip? Any clip fitted to this model appears in the images above; we do not list one in the table.
Is leather supplied? Yes, the stitched sheath recorded in the table.
Is it made in the USA? Yes — forged and assembled in Memphis, Tennessee, and guaranteed for life against manufacturing faults.
Model: Bmk-444-0
Jessica D.: (verified owner) –
“I’m a food photographer, and the Damascus knife I include in my shots is the star of the show. Its stunning patterns and sharpness make it a visual delight, and it adds a touch of elegance to every food composition.”
James H.: (verified owner) –
“I bought a steel knife for my son, who is a budding chef, and he couldn’t be happier with it. It’s the kind of knife that inspires creativity in the kitchen. Its sharpness and precision make it a chef’s dream.”
Laura P.: (verified owner) –
“I’m a caterer, and the Damascus knife I use for event catering has become my secret weapon. Its sharpness and versatility allow me to create beautiful platters and dishes that impress clients every time.”
Alexander T.: (verified owner) –
“I’m a frequent traveler, and the Damascus knife I carry with me has proven to be an invaluable tool. Whether I’m preparing a meal in a remote cabin or a hostel kitchen, it’s always sharp and ready for use.”
Lawrence Conley (verified owner) –
Krista Lemons (verified owner) –
This was an anniversary gift for my husband. We watch a popular show that features Damascus bladesmithing so he was tickled to receive this knife. I was pleased with the overall craftsmanship and very happy to find an American made product reasonably priced. We support small businesses whenever possible too.
David C. (verified owner) –
Quality made and wicked sharp! A great EDC knife!