JW SteelCrafts
Damascus Trailing Point Fixed Blade Hunting Knife — Forged Ladder Pattern Blade, Black Resin Handle & Steel Guard
Damascus Trailing Point Fixed Blade Hunting Knife — Forged Ladder Pattern Blade, Black Resin Handle & Steel Guard
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This Damascus trailing point fixed blade hunting knife measures 8 inches overall with a 5-inch blade and a 3-inch black resin handle. The blade is forged from Damascus steel with a ladder pattern pressed across the full flat. The trailing point spine curves upward toward the tip, sitting above centerline for maximum belly on forward skinning and slicing strokes. A wide steel guard sits between blade and handle. The handle is shaped from solid black resin with a smooth matte finish. Full tang construction runs through the handle. No sheath included.
This is the only Damascus trailing point fixed blade hunting knife at JW Steel Crafts with a forged ladder pattern blade, black resin handle, and steel guard in this hunting configuration.
The History Behind This Blade
Trailing point fixed blade knives were the preferred hunting blade across 19th-century American frontier camps — the upswept tip and long sweeping belly gave hunters maximum skinning surface on large game while keeping the spine low for controlled field dressing strokes. Steel guards between blade and handle became a standard feature on professional hunting knives to protect the hand during hard forward cutting pressure in field conditions. Damascus steel with ladder pattern forging became a mark of master blade smiths who pressed deliberate geometric patterns into layered steel through controlled grinding and acid etching. The JW Steel Crafts Damascus trailing point carries that same hunting field tradition in every forged blade.
Blade Performance
The blade is forged from Damascus steel with a ladder pattern across the full flat — a deliberate geometric pattern pressed into layered steel through controlled grinding, giving each blade a distinct visual identity. The trailing point profile curves the spine upward toward the tip — placing the tip above centerline and creating a long sweeping belly across the lower edge. This geometry maximizes skinning surface on large game and gives the blade efficient forward slicing performance on field dressing tasks. Damascus steel holds a sharp working edge through sustained hunting and field cutting use.
Handle Construction
The handle is shaped from solid black resin with a smooth matte finish. Black resin resists moisture, does not swell or crack, and holds its surface through hard outdoor and hunting field use without conditioning. The handle is compact at 3 inches — designed for a firm forward grip during skinning and slicing strokes rather than a full palm wrap. A wide steel guard sits at the blade junction, protecting fingers from forward hand slip during hard cutting pressure. Full tang construction runs the blade steel through the full handle length for maximum structural strength under hard field use.
Best Used For
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Hunting, skinning, and large game field dressing
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Outdoor and camping utility cutting
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Trail and field carry as a primary utility blade
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Collectors of Damascus trailing point and hunting fixed blade knives
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Gifting for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and Damascus knife collectors
Specifications
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Feature |
Details |
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Overall Length |
8 inches |
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Blade Length |
5 inches |
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Handle Length |
3 inches |
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Blade Steel |
Damascus steel |
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Blade Pattern |
Forged ladder pattern |
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Blade Profile |
Trailing point |
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Guard |
Steel guard |
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Handle Material |
Black resin |
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Handle Finish |
Smooth matte |
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Tang |
Full tang |
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Sheath |
Not included |
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Type |
Fixed blade hunting knife |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this knife different from other fixed blade knives at JW Steel Crafts?
Only Damascus trailing point hunting knife in the store with a forged ladder pattern blade, black resin handle, and steel guard in this hunting configuration.
What is a trailing point blade profile?
The spine curves upward toward the tip, placing it above centerline — creating a long sweeping belly for maximum skinning surface and efficient field dressing strokes.
What is the ladder pattern on the Damascus blade?
A deliberate geometric pattern forged into layered Damascus steel through controlled grinding; each blade carries a unique expression of the pattern across the full flat.
What does the steel guard do?
Sits between the blade and handle and protects fingers from forward hand slip during hard cutting pressure in hunting and field use.
Is this knife suitable as a gift?
Yes. Damascus ladder pattern blade, black resin handle, and steel guard make this a strong gift for hunters and Damascus knife collectors.
How do I care for this knife?
Wipe the blade dry after use. Apply light oil to the blade occasionally. Store in a dry place away from moisture.
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