Description
A three inch VG10 drop point on a rosewood handle striped with pearl shell. Seven inches open, four closed, and a mirror-satin blade that shows no pattern at all.
| Overall length | 7 inches |
| Blade length | 3 inches |
| Handle length | 4 inches |
| Steel | VG10 stainless steel |
| Handle | Rose Wood with Pearl Shell & Steel Bolster |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
Intended for: daily carry rather than display. The drop point is the shape that does the widest range of ordinary jobs without being especially good at any one of them, which is exactly what you want in a pocket.
Why a drop point
The spine curves down to meet the edge, so the tip finishes below the line of the spine. That gives you a strong point that will not snap off in a box seam, and a belly long enough to slice with. Clip points give a finer tip and break more; sheepsfoot blades give none at all. The full comparison is in knife blade shapes.
The handle materials
Rosewood scales with bands of cut pearl shell inlaid across them, pinned and sanded flush. Shell reflects differently along each growth line, so the handle changes as you turn it, and no two panels are cut alike. The wood is dense and closed-grained, which is what keeps it stable against the shell instead of swelling past it.
Where to keep it
A folder that lives in a drawer with other knives will pick up scratches on the flat and grit in the pivot. Stand it separately, open if you have the room, and away from anything damp. Storing knives properly covers sheaths, blocks and drawer inserts. For a fixed blade of similar pocket size, the mirror polished push dagger takes a different approach to the same problem.
Four inches closed
Closed length is the number that decides whether a folder actually gets carried. At around four inches this one sits upright in a front jeans pocket without the butt standing proud of the seam, and it does not print through a suit trouser. Anything much over four and a half inches starts to feel like a tool you have to plan around rather than one you forget about.
Care: stainless steel forgives more than carbon does, but the pivot still collects lint and the wood still dries out. Blow the joint clear every few weeks, put one drop of light oil in it, and wipe the scales with oil twice a year. Do not store it in the leather pouch; leather is tanned with salts that sit against metal.
FAQs
How sharp does it arrive? Shaving sharp out of the box. VG10 takes a fine finish and holds it for a knife this size.
Is the blade Damascus? No. It is VG10 stainless with a satin finish, which is why there is no pattern on it.
Can it be engraved? Yes, $29 at checkout. On a blade this small we usually put the text on the flat near the ricasso.
Model: BMK-807C
Buying for groomsmen? This knife also comes as a matched set of 6, 15% less than buying six singly, and each one can carry its own engraved name.
Patrick Davis –
This is one of those purchases that just makes you smile. This has become my daily carry piece without question. Would not hesitate to order again.
Anna Cole –
This is hands down one of the best knives I’ve bought online. Pocket clip is sturdy and holds it right in place all day. This has become my daily carry piece without question. Can’t say enough good things about this purchase.
Michelle Mitchell –
Absolutely genuinely surprised by this pocket knife.
Walter Thomas –
This pocket knife is reasonably good. Just a couple small things kept it from 5 stars.
Matthew Anderson –
Was nervous ordering something like this online but so glad I did. Action smoothed out even more after a few days of carry. Would not hesitate to order again.
Eric Cole –
This pocket knife is decent. Just a couple small things kept it from 5 stars. Action is good though it needed a little breaking in. Second time ordering from Black Mamba Knives and still happy overall. Still very happy with it and would recommend.
Megan Thompson –
Kept picking this pocket knife up just to admire it after it arrived. This has become my daily carry piece without question. Would send this as a gift again in a heartbeat. Black Mamba Knives’ attention to detail is honestly unmatched.
Christine Rodriguez –
Photos don’t do this pocket knife justice at all. This maker clearly takes pride in their work.
Gary Alexander –
Everyone who’s seen this pocket knife has asked where I got it.
Peter Myers –
Kept picking this pocket knife up just to admire it after it arrived. Action smoothed out even more after a few days of carry. Already added a few more items from this company to my cart.
Sophia Ramirez –
This is hands down one of the best knives I’ve bought online. Action smoothed out even more after a few days of carry. No hesitation recommending this to anyone looking.
Gregory Parker –
Honestly one of my better purchases in a while. Fits great in the pocket without feeling bulky. This seller just earned a repeat customer.
Ashley Morgan –
Middle of the road experience with this one. Blade needed some sharpening once it arrived. Black Mamba Knives is hit or miss it seems. This one landed in the middle. Wouldn’t say no to it but wouldn’t rave about it either.