This Damascus recurve folding pocket knife opens to 7 inches overall with a 3-inch blade and a 4-inch handle. The blade is forged from Damascus steel in a wave-pattern finish. The handle pairs a black resin upper scale with a warm wood lower scale. A brass spacer runs along the handle spine. Brass pins lock the scales to the liner. A pocket clip is fitted to the handle for secure inside-pocket carry. A brass thumb stud opens the blade. Liner lock holds the blade rigid during use. No sheath included.

This is the only Damascus recurve folding pocket knife at JW Steel Crafts with a black resin and wood handle, brass spacer, and pocket clip in this compact liner lock configuration.

The History Behind This Blade

Compact recurve folding knives with mixed material handles became a working standard across 19th-century American frontier carry — where a lightweight pocket blade needed both grip performance and daily durability in a single build. Pairing resin and wood scales on one handle gave craftsmen a blade that resisted moisture on the resin side while keeping natural wood warmth and grip on the other. Damascus steel brought layered pattern-welded edge retention into compact folding formats built for sustained pocket carry. The JW Steel Crafts Damascus black resin wood folder carries that same compact field tradition.

Blade Performance

The blade is forged from Damascus steel in a wave pattern finish. The recurve profile curves inward at mid-blade then sweeps forward to the tip — increasing slicing efficiency on forward cutting strokes and giving the tip controlled geometry for detail field tasks. Damascus steel holds a sharp working edge through sustained daily carry and cutting use. The brass thumb stud allows fast one-hand deployment from a closed position.

Handle Construction

The handle pairs a black resin upper scale with a warm wood lower scale. Black resin resists moisture, does not swell or crack, and holds its surface finish through daily pocket carry. The wood lower scale provides a natural grip surface with warm grain contrast against the black resin. A brass spacer runs along the spine edge, adding structural support and a clean visual line between blade and handle. Brass pins lock every scale firmly to the liner. A pocket clip on the handle allows secure inside-pocket carry without a sheath. The liner lock engages automatically on blade opening and holds the blade rigid until manually released.

Best Used For

• Everyday carry cutting and compact field utility tasks
• Inside-pocket carry with fitted pocket clip
• Outdoor, camping, and trail use
• Collectors of Damascus recurve and mixed material handle folding knives
• Gifting for EDC users, outdoor enthusiasts, and Damascus knife collectors

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this knife different from other Damascus folding knives at JW Steel Crafts?
Only Damascus recurve folder in the store with a black resin and wood handle, brass spacer, and pocket clip together in a compact liner lock build.

What is the brass spacer on the handle?
A brass strip running along the spine edge — adds structural support to the handle and gives a clean visual separation between the blade and handle scales.

Can I carry this in my pocket without a sheath?
Yes. The fitted pocket clip allows secure inside-pocket carry without any additional sheath or case.

What is a liner lock?
A steel liner inside the handle locks the blade rigid automatically on opening and releases manually for safe closing.

Is this knife suitable as a gift?
Yes. Damascus wave pattern blade, black resin wood handle, brass spacer, and pocket clip make this a strong gift for EDC users and outdoor knife collectors.

How do I care for this knife?
Wipe blade dry after use. Apply light oil to the pivot occasionally. Store in a dry place away from moisture.