Folded Damascus

Need a recommendation between these two knives and if they are legit?

Hello, I hunt waterfowl, pheasants, and deer. I need a knife that will work for both and is about 4 inches. I am looking at 2 on ebay and need a second opinion. Both blades are app. 4 inches. One knife is fixed and one is folding. I need an opinion on which knife will work best for a combination of bird cleaning and field dressing a deer. Here are the links

If I had to choose between just those 2, the fixed blade is going to win every time. I have never much cared for a lock back knife. Although plenty of hunters use a lock back knife and like them for field work, I just prefer a fixed blade knife. Something you might want to consider is damascus blades vary in quality greatly, depending on the materials used in forging the damascus. When it comes to knife steel, you really do get what you pay for. A cheap knife isn’t going to give you the type of service life you will demand from a work knife. It’s pretty hard for a straight back knife (fixed blade) to screw up, except for getting dull quickly and/or breaking the blade, where a lock back can fail and possibly hurt you when it does.

Ryumon Folded Dragon Damascus Tanto

Shun DM0741 Classic U2 (Ultimate Utility) Knife $99.95 The scalloped-edge, six-inch blade on this Shun Classic knife is so sharp it slices effortlessly through everything from a soft tomato to a crusty loaf of bread. Add the rounded tip for spreading mayonnaise, and the Ultimate Utility becomes the ultimate sandwich-maker that every kitchen needs. Not only does the knife work hard, it looks stunning, from the shiny black handle to the shimmering rippl…

Shun DM0701 Classic 6 Inch Utility Knife $105.00 A member of the stylish Shun Classic line, this multipurpose utility knife comfortably handles any small-scale kitchen cutting need from chopping to peeling and slicing. The utility knife’s compact size makes it easy to handle and thus a favorite among home and professional chefs. The tool features a narrow sloping blade measuring 6 inches in length with a piercing tip. Leveraging a 90-year histo…

Shun Higo Nokami Personal Folding Stainless-Steel Steak Knife $89.99 It’s hard to imagine how much flavor is sacrificed using a typical restaurant steak knife. This Personal Steak/Pocket Knife can make all the difference between a so-so and spectacular meal. Featuring the precision sharpness and beveled edge associated with Shun cutlery, it folds neatly away in its own leather pocket sheath and locks for safety. A fine gift for the discriminating diner or traveler….

Gil Hibben Karate Master Fighter Damascus Steel Knife $69.04 This Special Edition Karate Master Knife was built for the martial artist in mind. A 7 3/8″ razor sharp Damascus steel drop point blade penetrates deep into any surface while the dark mahogany wood handle is accented brilliantly by a polished brass guard and pommel with classic Micarta spacers. Includes a genuine leather belt sheath with the Hibben Knives stamp. 12″ overall. United Cutlery, GH950D…

Katahiro Kubota Japanese damascus Chef Knife VG-10 $129.00 Katahiro Kubota Damascus knives are produced in Seki, the capital of cutlery in Japan. Seki has a long tradition in Japanese knife and sword forging. These unique technologies were passed from generation to generation and are still part of the production today. Every Katahiro Kubota knife is made with many care and experience. Each knife is unique and the wonderful blade is non-reversible. Not onl…

Puma Damascus Steel Folding Knife $59.85 Puma Damascus Steel Folding Knife with layered, crafted blade, BIG BUCKS OFF! Forged from 78 individual sheets of metal, this features a Damascus-style Japanese steel blade with distinctive character and top performance! Puma is a premier European knife maker and it shows here! Rockwell tested for proven hardness and strength, with the distinctive “swirled” appearance. A Close-Out deal makes this …

Shinwa White Knight White Cord Katana Sword Damascus $111.25 Shinwa swords have a quality standard like no other and you won’t find a more functional or beautiful katana at this price! This sword measures 41 3/4″ overall, and features a 28 3/4″ hand-forged black Damascus steel blade that has been folded more than 2,000 times for pure cutting power. The blade offers a heavy blood groove in the traditional katana design and is build to perform with razor shar…

Shinwa Green Nodachi Damascus Steel Sword $89.98 The weapon wielded by Zatoichi, the famous blind swordsman character of Japanese films and television, provides the design for this superb Shinwa sword. As with all Shinwa swords, this one has been expertly crafted and heat tempered for exceptional functionality. The Green Nodachi measures 40 1/4″ in length. Offers a heat-forged 28 3/8″ blade of heat tempered Damascus steel and is build to perfo…

Shinwa Black Knight Brown Cord Katana Sword Damascus $99.98 This superior offering from Shinwa offers a 28 1/8″ blade of Damascus steel that has been folded to deliver 2000 layers of outstanding cutting power, completed with a heat-treated black finish, and build to perform with a razor sharp edge. Measuring 40 1/8″ overall, this sword features a hardwood handle that has been covered with ray skin and then traditionally wrapped in brown nylon cording. Incl…