{"product_id":"handmade-backtrail-damascus-lockback-set-with-different-handle-options","title":"Handmade Backtrail Damascus Lockback Set with Different Handle Options","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handmade Damascus folding knife opens with a nail-nick, and the back lock clicks firmly at 3 inches of layered Damascus blade. The camel bone handle sits warm and solid in a bare hand, with a texture no composite material reproduces. At 6.5 inches overall, this is a knife built to be carried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJWSteelCrafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, we get a lot of questions about this style. So let's break down what makes it special, what's inside the build, and why it earns a spot in both a pocket and a collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Exactly Is This \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBacktrail Damascus Lockback Set\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handmade Damascus steel folding knife is crafted for everyday carry, outdoor use, and serious collectors. Each blade is individually hand-forged from high-quality Damascus steel, producing a naturally layered pattern with excellent edge retention and long-term durability. This knife fits perfectly within our curated\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\u003ehandmade folding knife collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3-inch blade opens via a traditional nail nick, a detail that distinguishes hand-finished folders from production pieces. The spine carries decorative hand-cut file work, and the edge ships sharp, ready to cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Five Handle Options Still Matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe primary handle option is natural camel bone, which shows cream-to-tan color variation and fine surface texture in every piece. Four additional handle materials are available at checkout: Red Pakka Wood, Green Pakka Wood, Blue Pakka Wood, and Dark Wood. All five options share the same blade, bolster, and back-lock construction, so the choice comes down entirely to look and feel.\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\u003eThe blade is hand-forged Damascus steel with a naturally layered wave pattern that runs the full length of the flat. Each blade develops its own pattern during forging, so no two look the same. The layered Damascus structure holds its sharpness longer than a machine-stamped blade of the same geometry.\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 open and releases from the spine with your thumb, without a grip change. The steel bolster shifts the balance point near the pivot and keeps the tip controlled on detail cuts, making it well suited for opening packages, trimming cordage, food prep at camp, cleaning birds in the field, and light outdoor 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=\"166\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"166\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 3.0 Inches\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\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 6.5 Inches\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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Forged Damascus Steel\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 Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally Layered Damascus Wave Pattern\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 Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative File Work Along the Spine\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\u003eOpening Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Nail-Nick\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\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamel Bone (Natural) with Steel Pins and Steel Bolster\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\u003eHandle Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamel Bone, Red Pakka Wood, Green Pakka Wood, Blue Pakka Wood, Dark Wood\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\u003eLock Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack Lock\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\u003eIncludes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Stitched Genuine Leather Sheath\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\u003eShips From\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJWSteelCrafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What steel is the blade made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is hand-forged Damascus steel, made by folding and welding multiple steel layers under a hammer. The process creates a naturally layered wave pattern unique to each blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Is every knife unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, every Damascus blade develops a one-of-a-kind pattern during the hand-forging process, and camel bone grain and coloration also vary naturally between pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Can I choose a different handle material?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, five handle options are available at checkout: Camel Bone (Natural), Red Pakka Wood, Green Pakka Wood, Blue Pakka Wood, and Dark Wood. The blade, lock, bolster, and sheath are the same across all five.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Does the knife come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is this knife legal to carry in the US?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolding knives are permitted in most US states, but laws vary by state, county, and city, so always check your local knife laws before carrying any blade in public.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Pink","offer_id":45417503031382,"sku":"JW-FD-104","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":45417503064150,"sku":"JW-FD-105","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Bone","offer_id":45417503096918,"sku":"JW-FD-106","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":45417503129686,"sku":"JW-FD-107","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":45417503162454,"sku":"JW-FD-108","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8543\/8038\/files\/backtrail-damascus-pocket-knife.jpg?v=1784582213","url":"https:\/\/elduets.com\/products\/handmade-backtrail-damascus-lockback-set-with-different-handle-options","provider":"Elduets Treasures of the World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}