Description
Nineteen inches overall, with a fourteen inch recurved blade — this is the largest single knife in the Ultra Line, and it is built to be looked at.
| Overall length | 19 inches |
| Blade length | 14 inches |
| Handle length | 5 inches |
| Steel | High carbon steel |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Handle | Stabilized Electric wood with High Polish Luxury Steel Guard bolster |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
Where it belongs: a wall, a cabinet, or a collection. At this size the practical use case is display and occasional handling. Anyone buying it to take into the woods is buying the wrong tool, and buying it for what it is instead makes it much easier to be happy with.
The profile
The blade sweeps through a long recurve into a deep belly and back to a fine point — a shape borrowed from fighting knives rather than hunting ones. A recurve concentrates force at the inside of the curve, so it cuts hard on a pulling stroke, and the same feature makes it awkward to sharpen: a flat stone cannot reach into the sweep, so you need a round rod. The pierced steel guard with its finger ring is the other signature, polished to the same standard as the blade.
The handle and fittings
The handle block is stabilized wood shot through with metallic flake, set between high-polish steel fittings at guard and butt. Stabilizing was the right call at this scale: bare wood on a knife this heavy eventually loosens against the tang as it moves with the seasons, and resin impregnation stops that. On a piece this large the fittings are a serious share of the labor.
Owning something this size
Big knives have practical problems people rarely consider before the box arrives. It will not fit a standard drawer. It wants a horizontal rest or a hanger, not a stand that loads the tip. Keep it out of the sheath, because leather holds humidity against steel and nineteen inches gives that a lot of surface. And it is heavy enough that a slip while handling it is genuinely dangerous. If you want the same level of finish in something you can actually use, the Hunter’s Legacy at working size is the practical end of the same catalog.
Care for a polished blade
A mirror surface punishes neglect and is easy to keep if you stay ahead of it. Fingerprints are the main threat: skin is acidic, and a print left for a few weeks etches a permanent ghost. Wipe the blade with a soft dry cloth every time you handle it, then leave a light film of oil over it for storage. Never use an abrasive paste or a scouring pad; if a spot appears, work a fine metal polish gently with cotton. The stabilized handle needs only a wipe. Our storage guide covers hanging large blades safely.
Questions buyers ask
Is this legal to own? Fixed blades of this size are legal to own almost everywhere in the US; carrying them is a different question entirely and varies by state.
Why does it cost what it does? Scale and finish. Hand polishing fourteen inches to this level takes hours and cannot be shortcut — our hand forged versus factory guide covers the labor difference.
Does it come sharp? Yes, though a display knife of this length is rarely sharpened again by its owner.
Model: BMK-835
Isabella R. (verified owner) –
“I’ve used many knives in my culinary career, but this Damascus knife is in a league of its own. It’s beautifully balanced and a pleasure to work with.”
Daniel P. (verified owner) –
“The Damascus knife I received is a true work of craftsmanship. It’s incredibly sharp and beautifully designed. I’m a happy customer.”
Olivia L. (verified owner) –
“This Damascus knife has transformed the way I prepare meals. It’s a joy to use, and I can’t imagine my kitchen without it.”
Jackson B. (verified owner) –
“I’m impressed with the attention to detail in the design of this Damascus knife. It’s a stunning addition to my kitchen, and it performs exceptionally well.”
Charlotte W. (verified owner) –
“I’ve received compliments from guests about my Damascus knife. It’s a conversation starter and an essential tool in my kitchen.”