Description
Tiger Curl is named for the flame in the wood. Curly maple burl throws bands of light and dark across the handle that shift as you turn it — a chatoyance you cannot photograph properly and cannot fake — and it sits behind a polished stainless bolster and a hand-forged Damascus blade.
The blade is a 4.5 inch drop point with an integral gut hook, ground and polished inside the curve by hand so it unzips hide in one controlled pull. The etch brings the Damascus layers up dark against the bright steel.
| Overall Length | 9 inches |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 4.5 inches |
| Handle Length | 4.5 inches |
| Blade Steel | Hand-forged Damascus, acid etched |
| Blade Finish | Acid etched Damascus |
| Blade Style | Drop point with integral gut hook |
| Handle Material | Stabilised curly maple burl |
| Bolster | Polished stainless steel |
| Fittings | Brass pin, lanyard hole |
| Tang | Full tang |
| Sheath | Handmade brown leather belt sheath with stud closure (included) |
Built for: field dressing deer, elk and hog, trophy hunts, and display between seasons. A strong choice as a retirement, anniversary or milestone gift.
Care: Damascus is a high-carbon steel and will spot or patina if it is put away wet. Wipe the blade dry after every use — especially inside the hook — and keep a light film of mineral or camellia oil on it, which also keeps the etched pattern crisp. Stabilised burl is resin-impregnated and far more stable than raw wood, but it is still wood: wipe it clean and wax it once or twice a year. Do not store the knife inside the leather sheath for long periods, and keep it out of the dishwasher.
FAQs
What is a gut hook knife used for?
Field dressing game. The sharpened hook slips under the hide and unzips the belly in one controlled pull, so the point never dips into the stomach or intestines. Cleaner meat, faster work, and it removes the single riskiest cut of the whole job.
How do you sharpen a gut hook?
Not on a bench stone — a flat stone cannot reach inside the curve. Use a small round file, a fine ceramic rod or a tapered sharpener that fits the hook, and work from the inside outward. The main edge sharpens normally.
Is the leather sheath included?
Yes. The brown leather belt sheath with a snap stud shown in the photograph is fitted to this knife. It ships with the knife at no extra cost.
Can I actually use a Damascus knife, or is it for show?
Use it. The pattern comes from forge-welding different steels together; the finished blade is hardened, ground and sharpened like any other working knife. It simply asks to be kept dry and lightly oiled.
What is curly maple burl?
Curl (or flame) is a wave in the grain that reflects light differently along its length, giving the handle a shifting, three-dimensional figure. Burl is the knotted growth where grain has grown in on itself. Together they produce a handle no two of which are alike.
Will my knife look exactly like the photograph?
No. Both the wood figure and the Damascus etch differ on every knife. Your Tiger Curl will share the shape, dimensions and build shown, but it will be a one-off.
Make it a gift
Tell us at checkout that this one is a gift and we will pack and ship it gift-ready. Every knife leaves our Memphis, Tennessee workshop with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, backed by over 2,000 verified 5-star reviews.
Model: BMK-1169
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