{"product_id":"american-flag-damascus-folding-hunter-with-ram-horn-handle","title":"American Flag Damascus Folding Hunter with Ram Horn Handle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA folding knife earns its place in your pocket by doing two things well: holding an edge and holding up. That's exactly what the twisted-pattern Damascus blade was built for, a forging technique that goes back centuries and still produces some of the toughest, most distinctive blades a smith can make by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJW SteelCrafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, we get a lot of questions about this style. So let's break down what makes it special, where it came from, and why the twisted pattern still holds up as a serious everyday blade today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Exactly Is This Twisted Damascus Folding Knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handmade Damascus folding knife is crafted for people who value functional design, durability, and traditional blade-making techniques. It opens to a twisted-pattern blade that catches light differently every time you turn it, paired with your choice of two handle styles built for daily carry. Browse more everyday carry options in our full\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/pocket-knife\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efolding knife collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American flag resin scales show the full stars and stripes across the grip in vivid red, white, and blue, while the ram horn option carries natural texture and color variation that no two pieces share. Either way, the back lock clicks firmly, and the file work under your thumb tells you this knife was finished by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAmerican Flag Damascus Folding Hunter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo handle options are available. The American flag resin handle is cast from a durable composite material that embeds the full red, white, and blue flag design, with gold pins set through the grip. The natural ram horn handle offers an organic surface with unique texture and color variation in every piece. Both handles fit a steel bolster at the blade end and steel pins through the full grip length, so the choice comes down to which look fits you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Steel: More Than Just a Pretty Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery twisted Damascus blade starts as a layered steel billet, twisted and hammered by hand before folding and welding. That process is what creates the coiled wave pattern you see on the flat of the blade, and it's also what builds the blade's strength and edge retention. Because each blade is forged individually, the pattern on your knife will be genuinely one of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack Lock Build, and Ready for Everyday Carry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back lock mechanism holds the blade firm in the open position, with a spine-mounted release that sits under your thumb without requiring a grip change. The steel bolster places weight forward of the fingers and keeps the balance point near the pivot. The knife closes to a compact, pocket-friendly profile that carries flat in a front pocket or fits neatly in the included sheath, making it well suited to opening packages, trimming cordage, food prep at camp, and light field work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"116\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"364\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp 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What steel is the blade made from?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is hand-forged from Damascus steel using a twisted-pattern technique, where the smith twists the billet under heat and hammer pressure before folding and welding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What handle options are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo handles are available: a natural ram horn handle with unique organic texture and color, and an American flag resin composite handle with the full stars and stripes pattern in red, white, and blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does the knife come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, a hand-stitched genuine leather sheath is included with every knife at no extra cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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