Handmade Damascus Steel EDC Knife Set: 8.5" Folding Knife, w/Olivewood Handle, Stainless Steel Accents, & Handmade Leather Sheath

Ok

It is really nice and smooth on the grip and the pouch it comes with is real leather. It isn’t vey sharp but it comes with the sharpener.

Very nice, need to sharpen. I had to clean out the inside because metal filings interfered with the knife opening and closing. Once I cleaned it out and oiled it a few times it improved. I like the size. And it’s a good price for Damascus. The leather sheath stunk so bad I finally washed it with bar soap. I do leather craft and I’ve never used anything that smelled like motor oil on my leather projects. But you can wash leather with lukewarm water and mild bar soap. Then dry away from heat. And put the knife in a few time to re stretch the leather. Then oil. I use butcher block conditioner. Because I want the knife to be food safe. So the leather should have food safe oil on it as well.

Nice pocket knife. Damascus really shows.

Craftmanship is well worth the $

great price for Damascus steel

From the very first examination while it is in your hands, it looks really nice: shiny, stainless blade ("Damascus steel"), wooden decorative handle and impressive leather sheath with equally interesting sharpening rod attached to it. However, I have found the knife to be very dysfunctional: the blade would get stained in case of its any "encounter with water" unless you dry it up instantly. The blade is really not sharp (to say the least). Certainly, I am aware that you can sharpen it - either by using included "sharpening rod" (IMHO - it is non quite usable/helpful...) or sharpening it with a professional's assistance. Well, in the latter case you might find eventually the knife to become usable one. Although, I am inclined to remain strongly skeptical regarding its general functionality. Thus, my overall recommendation: don't buy it!

Knife is hard to close, release button is hard to press.