JW SteelCrafts
Small Damascus Recurve Folding Pocket Knife — Liner Lock, Rosewood & Olive Wood Handle, Brass Bolster & Brass Thumb Stud
Small Damascus Recurve Folding Pocket Knife — Liner Lock, Rosewood & Olive Wood Handle, Brass Bolster & Brass Thumb Stud
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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 dark rosewood upper scale with a warm olive wood lower scale. A wide brass bolster sits at the blade end. Brass pins and a mosaic cross pin lock the scales to the liner. A brass thumb stud opens the blade. The 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 rosewood and olive wood handle combination and brass bolster in this compact liner lock configuration.
The History Behind This Blade
Compact recurve folding knives became the preferred daily carry blade for American frontiersmen and traveling craftsmen throughout the 19th century — small enough for a coat pocket, strong enough for field cutting tasks. Pairing two contrasting wood scales on a single handle was a signature technique of working knife makers who wanted both grip performance and visual distinction in one compact build. The JW Steel Crafts Damascus rosewood olive wood folder carries that same compact field carry tradition in every forged blade.
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 piercing geometry for detail field tasks. Damascus steel holds a sharp working edge through sustained daily carry and cutting use. The wide brass bolster adds front-end weight for better cutting balance and protects the handle joint during heavy use. The brass thumb stud allows fast one-hand deployment from a closed position.
Handle Construction
The handle pairs dark rosewood on the upper scale and warm olive wood on the lower scale. Rosewood is dense and moisture-resistant through daily outdoor carry. Olive wood is close-grained with natural oils that resist moisture without regular conditioning. The two wood tones give the handle a layered, contrasting appearance — no two handles look identical due to natural wood grain variation. A wide brass bolster at the blade end adds visual weight and front balance. Brass pins and a mosaic cross pin lock every scale firmly to the liner. The liner lock engages automatically on blade opening and holds the blade rigid until manually released.
Best Used For
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Everyday carry cutting and compact field utility tasks
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Outdoor, camping, and trail use requiring a small fixed folder
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Collectors of Damascus recurve and two-tone wood handle folding knives
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Gifting for EDC users, outdoor enthusiasts, and Damascus knife collectors
Specifications
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Feature |
Details |
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Overall Length |
7 inches open |
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Blade Length |
3 inches |
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Handle Length |
4 inches |
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Blade Steel |
Wave pattern Damascus steel |
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Blade Profile |
Recurve clip point |
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Lock Mechanism |
Liner lock |
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Opener |
Brass thumb stud |
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Upper Scale |
Dark rosewood |
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Lower Scale |
Olive wood |
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Bolster |
Wide brass bolster |
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Pin Detail |
Brass pins and mosaic cross pin |
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Sheath |
Not included |
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 rosewood and olive wood two-tone handle and wide brass bolster in a compact liner lock build.
What is the difference between this and the Damascus hawkbill pruning folder?
This knife has a recurve clip point blade for forward slicing and piercing tasks. The hawkbill pruning folder curves sharply downward for pull cutting through vines and cord.
What is a liner lock?
A steel liner inside the handle locks the blade rigid automatically on opening and releases manually for safe closing.
What are the two wood types on the handle?
Dark rosewood on the upper scale and warm olive wood on the lower scale — both dense, moisture-resistant hardwoods with contrasting natural grain tones.
Is this knife suitable as a gift?
Yes. Damascus wave pattern blade, rosewood olive wood handle, brass bolster, and mosaic pin 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.

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