Description
A band of turquoise set between copper spacers, a mosaic pin through each side, and a Damascus bolster that runs straight out of the blade with no break in the pattern.
| Overall length | 6 inches |
| Blade length | 3 inches |
| Handle length | 3 inches |
| Steel | 1095 + 15N20 Damascus, 637 layers |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Weight | 3.5 oz |
| Handle | Walnut wood handle with Damascus bolster |
| Pattern | Wind & Mix twist Fire pattern Damascus Blade, Extreme custom Brass File-work |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
Works best: as a small belt knife for close work. Six inches overall means the whole knife is in your hand, and three inches of plain edge covers camp cutting, light game work and the general jobs a fixed blade gets picked up for.
Care: the stone is the part to think about. Turquoise is soft and set into the handle rather than laid on it, and it dislikes solvents, heat and being knocked against rock. Wipe the handle with a damp cloth rather than running it under a hot tap. High carbon steel, so dry the blade, keep it out of the black sheath between uses, and it stays clean with no routine at all. The mosaic pins sit flush and will take a slight polish from years of handling, which is the only change you should expect from them.
Three inches on a fixed blade is not three inches on a folder
There is no pivot to loosen, no lock to fail and no gap for anything to collect in. The whole of the six inch length is solid, so you can bear down on this in a way you would never bear down on a folder of the same blade length. The trade is that it needs a sheath, it has no closed state, and it is not something you slip into a pocket. That is the entire argument for a small fixed blade, and it holds up.
Turquoise on a handle that gets used
Being honest about it: the turquoise is the softest thing on this knife, and it will show a scuff before the steel does or the pins do. It is there because it looks like nothing else, not because it improves the grip. If you want a small skinner you can be careless with, the Hornback buffalo horn skinner is the tougher answer at a similar size.
Who this suits
Someone who wants a handsome small knife on their belt for camp and for close work, and who does not need reach. It is the wrong knife for quartering an elk, wrong for batoning, and wrong if you want something you can throw in a truck box and forget. At 3.5 oz it disappears on a belt, which is most of why people who own one keep it there. Our skinning knife guide sets out where a blade this short runs out of length.
Questions before you buy
Does it have a gut hook? No. This pattern is a plain edge with a swedge along the spine and no hook cut into it anywhere.
Is 3.5 oz too light to be useful? No. On a short belt knife light is the point, and what mass there is sits close to your hand.
Will the pattern-welded blade corrode? Not if you dry it. It is high carbon steel and it responds to being left wet. Our guide on whether Damascus knives rust answers the question properly.
Model: BMK-637
Zachary Ramos –
This is the kind of knife you show off without even meaning to. Steel has a gorgeous pattern that looks different in every light. Came in a nice gift box which made it feel even more special. Even the small details in the damascus pattern are crisp and clean. Already thinking about what to order next from this shop.
Nicole Brown –
No regrets on this purchase at all. Took it out camping right away and it handled everything I threw at it. Already telling my friends to check this out.
Eric Evans –
Wasn’t expecting to be this impressed but here we are. Even the small details in the damascus pattern are crisp and clean. Would not hesitate to order again.
John Thompson –
This knife is awesome. No question about it.
Adam Cox –
This thing is a beast in the best way. Every piece I’ve gotten from Black Mamba Knives has been solid.
Adam Nguyen –
No regrets on this purchase at all. Blade holds a razor edge right out of the box. This shop just earned a repeat customer.
Aaron Allen –
Good quality knife for the price. Blade quality is solid. Arrived a bit less sharp than expected but a few passes on a strop fixed it. Balance is good, just wish the handle had a bit more grip texture. Still very happy with it and would recommend.
Michael Moore –
Wasn’t expecting to be this impressed but here we are. Leather sheath is thick and well stitched. Not the cheap stuff you usually get. Not my first order from Black Mamba Knives and it won’t be my last. Can’t recommend this enough.
Larry Bryant –
Very disappointed with this knife. Surprised by this from Black Mamba Knives. My previous orders were much better quality. Sheath stitching was already coming apart on arrival. Build quality felt cheaper than the pictures suggested. Would think twice before ordering again.
Joseph Walker –
This turned out to be way better than I thought it would be. Steel has a gorgeous pattern that looks different in every light. Handle has a great grip even with wet or gloved hands. Fit and finish is museum quality. You can tell real craftsmen made this by hand. Worth every penny.
Gregory Ortiz –
Best knife I’ve ever owned. Hands down. I keep coming back to Black Mamba Knives because it’s always this good. Nice to support a Memphis based knife maker, shipping was fast even internationally.
Sandra Watson –
Middle of the road experience with this one. Handle material felt a bit different than pictured. Might work fine for casual use.
Diego Lee –
This one landed somewhere in the middle for me. It’s okay for the price. Black Mamba Knives is hit or miss it seems. This one landed in the middle.
Blake Adams –
My whole family passed this knife around at dinner just to look at it. This store nailed it with this one.
Trevor Edwards –
This knife punches way above its price point. Took it out camping right away and it handled everything I threw at it. Blade geometry makes it glide through cuts with barely any effort. Exactly the kind of quality that keeps me coming back.