3.5" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Folding Pocket Knife – Traditional Lockback Hunting Knife with Walnut Wood & Bone Handle, Brass Bolsters

Heirloom cutlery craftsmanship refined into a compact, daily pocket companion. The NDY Artisan Series 3.5" Damascus Folder is a masterfully engineered lockback folding utility tool built for the modern gentleman, traditional outfitter, and fine knife collector. The hand-forged, high-contrast Damascus steel blade features a versatile clip-point silhouette finished with heavy-traction thumb jimping along the spine. The exquisite multi-material handle boasts massive mirror-polished brass bolsters, segmented bone and fiber spacers, and deeply figured natural walnut burl scales secured by flush brass pins. This pocket masterpiece delivers full-sized cutting capability in a highly packable, timeless design.

🎯 Technical Specifications

• Blade Length: 3.5 inches (The Ideal Everyday Carry Pocket Scale)

• Closed Length: 4.0 inches

• Blade Material: Hand-Forged Twist Damascus Steel (1095 & 15N20 High-Carbon Layering)

• Hardness: 58-60 HRC (Exceptional Edge Retention & Micro-Toothy Slicing Bite)

• Handle Material: Richly Figured Natural Walnut Burl Wood & Hand-Selected Polished Bone Scales

• Hardware: Solid Mirror-Polished Brass Bolsters, Flush Brass Pins, & Dual Brass Accent Rings

• Locking Mechanism: Traditional Rear Lockback (Rock-solid mechanical detent and lockup safety)

• Blade Profile: Precision Ground Clip Point with Nail Nick and Spine Filework Jimping

• Special Features: Integrated rear lanyard cord anchor point through the walnut scale base

💥 Why the 3.5" Damascus Walnut Folder is a Pocket Icon

• Compact Damascus Versatility: The 3.5" blade face displays an intricate, high-contrast etched layer pattern. The high-carbon steel construction offers a toothy edge that zips cleanly through ropes, boxes, packaging, and camp utility work, maintaining an exquisite edge without rolling or dulling under pressure.

• Showcase Multi-Material Handle: The grip framework is a gorgeous exercise in multi-textural artisan handle craft. It leads with massive, heavy-duty brass bolsters that balance the weight of the knife into the hand, transitioning into stacked cream bone spacers and ending in highly figured, swirled walnut burl wood scales.

• Traditional Rockback Mechanical Safety: Built to provide fixed-blade confidence in a packable folding format, this knife utilizes a robust, time-tested rear lockback bar. When fully extended, the blade clicks locked with a definitive mechanical snap, ensuring absolutely no vertical play or accidental closure during precision slicing tasks.

• Advanced Spine Control Jimping: For detailed close-up carving or caping, the forward spine features deep, hand-filed decorative jimping. This architectural detail serves as a high-friction index platform for your thumb or index finger, maximizing downward guidance and slip protection.

📖 Care for Your Folding Damascus & Walnut Folder

• The Folding Clean & Dry Routine: Because this folder is crafted from high-carbon Damascus steel, it loves to stay clean and dry. Hand-wash the blade when needed with mild soap, dry thoroughly immediately, and apply a small drop of lubricant or mineral oil directly into the folding pivot hinge to keep the action smooth.

• Maintain the Walnut Burl & Brass: The natural wood and bone scales will remain brilliant with a light annual application of food-safe mineral oil. Over time, the solid brass bolsters will develop a rich, historic frontier patina from carrying; if you prefer a high-luster look, a quick pass with a brass polishing cloth will instantly bring back the mirror shine.

• Storage Best Practices: Always store your pocket folder in a dry, low-humidity environment in its open position if you plan to keep it archived inside a display box for several months at a time. This keeps air flowing freely over the Damascus steel layers.