The Imperial Bloom Damascus Pocket Knife is engraved end to end with dense floral scrolls. Every surface of the brass frame carries a chased bloom pattern. A small copper inlay dot sits near the pivot on each side. It reads like a signet mark set into the metal. The blade is forged Damascus with a tight wavy flow. It runs to a fine drop point with a full slicing belly.
The frame ends in a lifted fishtail butt. That curved profile is rare on modern folders. It gives the closed knife a jewelry-piece silhouette in the hand. A brown leather belt sheath is included.
Imperial Bloom Damascus Folding Knife at JW SteelCrafts with a full floral engraved brass frame, copper signet inlay, fishtail butt profile, and matching leather belt sheath.
History Behind This Imperial Bloom Folder
Engraved brass folders trace back to Ottoman and Persian court knives of the 1700s. Their makers pressed floral scrollwork into every free surface. Damascus blades came from the same regional forge tradition. Modern smiths revived both crafts through pattern welding and hand chasing. JW SteelCrafts brings that lineage into one carry-ready pocket folder.
Why Choose Imperial Bloom Folder
The drop point profile handles food prep, cord, tape, and light game work. The tight Damascus flow holds a keen edge over long carry cycles. A short pass on a ceramic rod brings the bite back fast. Control stays clean from tip to heel.
Deployment is quick with the brass thumb stud. The lockup sits firm and quiet with no side play. The brass frame adds a settled weight to each cut. Balance sits just behind the pivot. The fishtail butt hooks the little finger for a locked grip. It rewards a patient, precise hand.
Specifications
- Product Type: Folding pocket knife with belt sheath
- Overall Length (Open): 7 inches
- Blade Length: 3 inches
- Handle Length (Closed): 4 inches
- Blade Material: Forged Damascus steel, tight wavy pattern
- Blade Finish: Acid-etched grey contrast, polished bevel
- Blade Shape: Drop point
- Handle Material: Solid brass, hand-chased floral bloom engraving
- Handle Inlay: Copper signet dot, one per scale.
- Spine Detail: Copper spacer strip along frame spine
- Handle Profile: Upswept fishtail butt
- Pins: One black pin per side at pivot
- Opening Mechanism: Brass thumb stud, manual pivot
- Sheath: Brown leather belt sheath with brass snap studs
Imperial Bloom Damascus Pocket Knife Construction
The full frame is milled from solid brass and chased by hand. A dense bloom scroll covers both scales edge to edge. A small copper dot is inlaid flush on each side near the pivot. One black pin anchors the scales at the pivot. The butt lifts into a fishtail curve rather than a flat spine.
The blade rides on a brass pivot with a brass thumb stud. A slim copper spacer runs along the spine of the frame. The included sheath is brown leather with brass snap studs. Wipe the brass with a soft cloth to guide its patina. A drop of oil on the pivot keeps the action fluid.
Best Uses for the Imperial Bloom Folder
This folder suits the collector who wants a decorative daily piece. It handles everyday cutting work and still reads as jewelry in the hand. The included leather sheath makes it easy to carry on the belt. It also shows well in a display cabinet or gift box. Order the Imperial Bloom Damascus Pocket Knife today. Add a fully engraved brass folder with copper inlay and leather sheath.
Frequently Asked Questions
What steel is used in this folder?
The blade is forged from layered Damascus steel. It shows a tight wavy pattern and a drop point edge.
What is the small red dot on each scale?
It is a copper signet inlay set flush into the brass. The dot gives the folder a signature marker on both sides.
Does this folder come with a sheath?
Yes. A brown leather belt sheath with brass snap studs is included in the box.
How long is the Imperial Bloom Damascus Pocket Knife?
The folder measures about 7 inches open. The blade runs around 3 inches and the closed handle around 4 inches.
How is this different from the Engraved Brass Bushido Folding Knife?
The Bushido uses a raised scale-leaf carving and fluted bolster caps. This Imperial Bloom uses flat chased floral scrolls, a copper inlay, and a fishtail butt.