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Damascus Tanto Fixed Blade Knife with American Flag Resin Handle, and Leather Sheath

Sale price $119.00 USD Regular price $178.00

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Description

This Damascus tanto knife is a fixed blade built for collectors, outdoor users, and everyday carry enthusiasts who want a bold American identity on a functional handmade blade. The blade is forged from layered Damascus steel in a wave pattern with three lightening holes along the flat. The handle is cast from resin in a full American flag design — red and white stripes with a blue stars section. Silver pins secure the handle scales to the full tang. A hand-stitched leather sheath with a JW SteelCrafts branded stamp is included.

The History Behind This Blade

The tanto blade profile originated in feudal Japan during the Heian period, carried by samurai as a secondary fighting blade and a symbol of personal honor. American bladesmiths adopted the tanto geometry in the 1980s and gave it a new identity — a strong, angular tip built for penetration and precision. Pairing the tanto profile with American flag handle imagery became a natural expression of that cultural adoption. The JW Steel Crafts Damascus tanto with USA flag handle connects Japanese blade heritage with American pride in every hand-forged piece.

Blade Performance

The blade is forged from layered Damascus steel. The wave pattern forms naturally during the forge-welding and folding process and varies on every knife due to the hand-forging method. The tanto profile features a strong angular tip with a flat primary edge that transitions sharply to the tip geometry. This gives the tanto superior tip strength compared to drop point and clip point profiles, which makes it well suited for penetration tasks, outdoor utility work, and detail cutting. Three lightening holes run along the blade flat, reducing weight and adding a clean machined visual detail. Full tang construction runs through the entire flag resin handle for strength and balance throughout use.

Handle Construction

The handle is cast from resin in a full American flag design. Red and white stripes run across the main grip section. A blue field with white stars sits at the top of the handle near the blade. The resin construction resists moisture, does not swell or crack, and holds its color and surface finish through regular outdoor and display use. Silver pins run through the handle to lock the resin scales firmly to the full tang for long-term structural reliability. No bolster sits between blade and handle, which keeps the transition clean and uninterrupted across the full knife.

Leather Sheath

The hand-stitched leather sheath features a JW SteelCrafts branded stamp and decorative detail. It protects the blade during carry and storage and is designed for belt carry during outdoor and everyday use.

Best Used For

  • Outdoor utility cutting and everyday carry tasks
  • Camping, hunting, and field cutting work
  • Patriotic gift giving for collectors and outdoor enthusiasts
  • Display for American flag and Damascus knife collectors
  • Father's Day, Independence Day, and military gifting

Specifications

Feature Details
Overall Length 7 to 8 inches
Blade Length 3 to 4 inches
Blade Material Wave pattern Damascus steel
Blade Style Tanto with three lightening holes
Handle Material American flag resin
Pin Detail Silver pins
Bolster None
Construction Full tang
Sheath Hand-stitched leather sheath

Frequently Asked Questions

What blade profile does this knife use?

Tanto profile — strong angular tip with a flat primary edge that transitions sharply, giving superior tip strength for outdoor and utility tasks.

What is the American flag handle made from?

Full resin cast in red, white, and blue with a stars-and-stripes design. Resin resists moisture and holds color through outdoor use.

What are the three holes on the blade for?

They reduce blade weight and add a clean machined visual detail across the flat.

Is the leather sheath included? Yes. A hand-stitched leather sheath with JW SteelCrafts branded stamp is included for belt carry and safe storage.

Is this knife full tang?

Yes. The tang runs the full length of the flag resin handle for strength and long-term durability.

Is every Damascus pattern the same?

No. Each blade is hand-forged, so the wave pattern varies naturally on every knife.

Is this knife suitable as a patriotic gift?

Yes. The American flag handle, Damascus blade, and leather sheath make it a strong gift for Father's Day, Independence Day, military appreciation, and collectors.

Is this knife suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. The tanto profile, full tang construction, and resin handle make it practical for camping, hunting, and everyday carry tasks.

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