Description
A three inch blade with a fine raindrop figure, an olive wood handle rounded until there is no edge left anywhere on it, and a small oak board stamped four by four.
| Overall length | 7 inches |
| Blade length | 3 inches |
| Handle length | 4 inches |
| Steel | 1095 + 15N20 Damascus |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Handle | Olive wood & Steel pins |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
Made to: cut and serve in the same movement. Fudge, cheese, cured meat, fruit, bread that has already been sliced. It is a table knife and a board knife, and the board it comes with is the plate.
Care: olive wood is naturally oily, which is why it holds up around food, but it is still wood. Hand wash, dry it, and never leave it in a sink or send it through a dishwasher. If it looks chalky after a year, a wipe of food-safe mineral oil brings the figure straight back — that is the only oiling anything in this set asks for, and it is for the wood rather than the steel. Dry the blade before it goes away. The oak board gets the same treatment: scrape it, wash it, then stand it on edge to dry so it does not cup.
What it is good at, and what it is not
Three inches, no bolster, thin behind the edge. That combination is excellent for anything soft where you want a clean face on the cut and no drag — this is why it works on fudge and on a soft cheese that would tear behind a thicker blade. It is not a chef knife. There is no heel to keep your knuckles off the board, so you cannot chop with it, and there is no length for anything larger than a single portion. Buy it as what it is.
Olive wood
Dense, interlocked grain, and figure that runs gold through to near-black in the same piece. It is used on kitchen handles because the natural oil in it resists water without needing a finish, which means there is no lacquer to chip and nothing to re-coat. It darkens slowly with handling and the contrast between light and dark grain sharpens rather than fades. Every handle is cut from a different part of a different tree, so the figure is never repeated.
The board is part of the object
Four inches square is a serving board, not a prep board. You present on it, cut a portion on it, and hand it across. Do not try to break down vegetables on something this size — you will run out of board and start cutting on the counter. Treated as what it is, it saves the knife from ever meeting a plate. For genuine board work at the other end of the scale, see the Black Panther chef cleaver.
Questions about the set
Is the cutting board included? Yes. The knife and the board are sold together as a set.
Will the blade darken against fruit? Yes. Carbon steel reacts with acid and goes gray-blue in patches. It is cosmetic. Our Damascus care guide covers what to do and what to ignore.
Does a small blade like this need a steel? A few passes on a rod between sharpenings will hold the edge far longer than sharpening more often will. Our guide on honing versus sharpening explains the difference.
Model: BMK-1104
Elizabeth Marsh –
Got this as a groomsman gift and it exceeded what I expected. Shipping was fast and everything arrived well packaged.
Antonio Jimenez –
This showed up faster than expected and looked incredible. Edge held up great through a full week of daily cooking. Has become my main prep knife in the kitchen since it arrived. Balance in hand is perfect for detail work at the cutting board. This is going straight into my daily rotation.
Henry Sullivan –
This company clearly knows what they’re doing with quality like this. This company just earned a repeat customer. Ordered from Black Mamba Knives before and the quality stays consistent every time.
Alejandro White –
This is exactly what I wanted and then some. Good to know real Memphis craftsmen are behind this, and shipping was quick too. Handle stays comfortable even after prepping a big meal. If you’re on the fence just get it. You won’t regret it.
Patrick Reed –
Does the job but I wasn’t blown away. Does the job in the kitchen but nothing special. Ordered from Black Mamba Knives a couple times. This one was just average compared to the rest. Edge dulled a bit faster than I expected with regular use. Could go either way on recommending this.
Carl Taylor –
Didn’t think a knife at this price could feel this premium. Cleans up easy and hasn’t shown any rust or staining. Edge geometry makes thin slicing so much easier than my old knife. Already thinking about what to order next from this seller.
Jose Nguyen –
This turned out to be way better than I thought it would be. This is my third order from Black Mamba Knives and they never disappoint. Good to know real Memphis craftsmen are behind this, and shipping was quick too.
Miguel Ward –
Been eyeing this knife for months and it did not disappoint. Cleans up easy and hasn’t shown any rust or staining. Will definitely order again for another one.
Logan Smith –
Absolutely completely satisfied by this knife. Has become my main prep knife in the kitchen since it arrived. Beyond happy with how this turned out.
Carl Ross –
It’s fine. Not great not bad. Does the job in the kitchen but nothing special. Neutral on this one overall.
Trevor Miller –
This knife looks even better in person than in the listing photos. Edge geometry makes thin slicing so much easier than my old knife. Worth every penny.
Patricia Patel –
This knife has already earned a permanent spot in my collection. Already planning my next pickup from this maker.
Amanda Kelly –
Not going to lie. This exceeded my expectations by a lot. Handle stays comfortable even after prepping a big meal. Balance in hand is perfect for detail work at the cutting board. Cleans up easy and hasn’t shown any rust or staining. Happy customer here, through and through.
Rebecca Gomez –
Does the job but I wasn’t blown away. Does the job in the kitchen but nothing special. Might work fine for casual use.
Christine Young –
Feels way more premium than the price suggests. You can tell it’s real American craftsmanship out of Memphis. Shipping was quick too.
Mark Ward –
This is the kind of knife you show off without even meaning to. Balance in hand is perfect for detail work at the cutting board. Worth every penny.
Ruth Davis –
This is one of those purchases that just makes you smile. Slices through everything like butter, no sawing needed. This one’s a keeper for sure.
Caleb Diaz –
Middle of the road experience with this one. Could go either way on recommending this.
Mary Alexander –
This is one of those purchases that just makes you smile. Edge geometry makes thin slicing so much easier than my old knife. No hesitation recommending this to anyone looking. Ordered from Black Mamba Knives before and the quality stays consistent every time.
Anthony Jones –
Couldn’t ask for a better knife honestly. This one’s a keeper for sure.
Amanda Reyes –
Not going to lie. This exceeded my expectations by a lot. Balance in hand is perfect for detail work at the cutting board. Has become my main prep knife in the kitchen since it arrived. So worth it.
Hannah King –
This knife completely won me over the moment I picked it up. Balance in hand is perfect for detail work at the cutting board. Can’t wait to see what else this company has to offer.
Tyrone Reyes –
Did not expect this level of quality for the price. Edge held up great through a full week of daily cooking. Has become my main prep knife in the kitchen since it arrived. This is the kind of purchase that makes online shopping worth it.