Description
A short, wide bellied hunter in 440C with figured wood scales, mosaic pins and a shaped steel pommel.
| Overall length | 8 inches |
| Blade length | 3.5 inches |
| Handle length | 4.5 inches |
| Handle | Figured wood scales with mosaic pins |
| Steel | 440C stainless steel |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
Assembled for: hunters who do most of their work close in. Three and a half inches of blade is short for a hunting knife on purpose, because caping and skinning are done with the first inch behind the tip and everything beyond that is just length you have to steer.
Short blade, long handle
Look at the proportions: four and a half inches of handle behind three and a half inches of blade. That is deliberate and it is unusual. A full grip means you can choke back and use the whole hand for a long pulling cut, or choke forward onto the ricasso for the delicate work around a joint. Fatigue drops noticeably compared with a knife that makes you pinch. The cost is that this is a poor camp knife. It will not baton, it will not chop, and it is not long enough to reach through a large animal in one pass. Bring something bigger if that is your day.
440C in the field
440C is the right steel for wet, bloody work. It is properly stainless, so it tolerates being wiped rather than oiled, and it hardens well enough to hold a functional edge through a whole animal. Against harder tool steels it gives up some edge retention and gains a great deal in ease of sharpening, which is the trade most hunters actually want at the end of a long day. The 440C guide covers where the steel sits, and the hunting knife guide is about matching blade length to game size.
Handle and sheath
The scales are figured hardwood, stabilized and pinned with mosaic pins, and the exposed steel pommel gives you something to press against and something that will survive being used as a light hammer. Wood plus stainless means the whole knife can be washed under a tap and dried, which matters more than any other care instruction here. Do not store it in the leather sheath long term. For a Damascus alternative at similar length, there is the Bonefang twist pattern hunter.
Answers
Is the tang full length? Yes, running through to the pommel.
Is it too small for deer? No. It is small for elk.
What are the mosaic pins made of? Bundled brass and steel rod set in a pattern, cut across and ground flush, so each pin face is unique to the knife it sits in.
Model: BMK-848
Olivia R. (verified owner) –
“I recently acquired the high-end hunting knife from this store, and it’s an absolute masterpiece. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and it’s now my trusted companion for all my outdoor adventures.”
Benjamin C. (verified owner) –
“The hunting knife I purchased here is a symbol of luxury and functionality. It’s sharp, elegant, and has greatly enhanced my hunting experience. I couldn’t be happier with my choice.”
Samuel R. (verified owner) –
“The hunting knife I got from this shop is the epitome of high-end quality. It’s sharp as a razor and feels comfortable in my hand. It’s a valuable addition to my outdoor gear.”
Mary Foster –
Got this as my dad and it exceeded what I expected. Every piece of the fit and finish looks hand checked before it shipped. Blade holds a razor edge right out of the box. Leather sheath is thick and well stitched. Not the cheap stuff you usually get. This one’s a keeper for sure.
Logan Ortiz –
This knife looks even better in person than in the listing photos. Fit and finish is museum quality. You can tell real craftsmen made this by hand. Came in a nice gift box which made it feel even more special. This is going straight into my daily rotation.
Rebecca Howard –
This knife punches way above its price point. Every piece of the fit and finish looks hand checked before it shipped. If you’re on the fence just get it. You won’t regret it.
Nicholas Garcia –
Stellar craftsmanship on this one. If you’re on the fence just get it. You won’t regret it.
Emma Ruiz –
This knife has already earned a permanent spot in my collection. Blade holds a razor edge right out of the box. Blade geometry makes it glide through cuts with barely any effort. Sheath snaps shut securely and doesn’t feel flimsy at all. Love it.
Luis Garcia –
Best knife I’ve ever owned. Hands down. Came in a nice gift box which made it feel even more special. Happy customer here, through and through.
Sophia Lopez –
Honestly one of my better purchases in a while. Blade holds a razor edge right out of the box. Already planning my next pickup from this maker.
Dustin Wilson –
Everyone who’s seen this knife has asked where I got it. 10/10 would buy again.
Joseph Lee –
Wasn’t expecting to be this impressed but here we are. Made in the USA right in Memphis, and it shipped worldwide without any long wait. Black Mamba Knives has earned a repeat customer with this one.
Jack Garcia –
My wife was speechless when I showed them this knife. Highly recommend this one.
Megan Patel –
Everyone who’s seen this knife has asked where I got it. Cool knowing this was handmade right in Memphis and shipped out fast. Sheath snaps shut securely and doesn’t feel flimsy at all. Will definitely order again for another one.