Recommendation? Looking for a Damasteel folder

[golden_dragon]

I've sold most of my collections since I don't use or even like them anymore. The list includes: Boker, Buck, Begg knives, Benchmade, Hinderer, Medford, Rike, Spyderco, Strider, WE. Only a few was left on my table.
So my next target would be a folder with Damasteel. No price limit, no size limit and no brand limit but of course I am not looking for a Highend Customized master piece.
What you guys say about a Spyderco C41CF40th Native Damasteel?

 

[Stumpy72]

Take a look at what Olamic is doing with damasteel right now. Not cheap, but not outrageously priced and customizable, but not totally or over-the-top custom. If you do decide to go for one, it’d probably be best to deal directly with Olamic and probably sooner rather than later. They’re not making too many of them, only limited quantities will get to vendors and they probably won’t last long.

There’s also a damasteed Reate Torrent that just showed up in the Exchange.

 

[Mo2]

Holt blade works in damasteel. You'll really like it. My buddy just got one a week or two ago.

 

[SeppukuSamurai]

The Reate Future in Damasteel is really something special. Absolutely gorgeous. There is one on the big auction site right now in Mokuti and Damasteel. Integral collaboration with Tashi Barucha.

Not sure if you've tried a Reate but the are top tier. One of the best.

Stunning piece.

Here is video -

 

[SeppukuSamurai]

Holt blade works in damasteel. You'll really like it. My buddy just got one a week or two ago.

I hate the drop based business model but I love the Spectres. They're gorgeous and look to be amazing.

 

[knoefz]

Shirogorov F7

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Edit: at the time I posted this above the first post stated "no price limit".... looks like that was edited out.
My post looks silly now but because this knife is a piece of art I' just leave it here

 

[dkb45]

Cheapest option would be to get a Rike Hummingbird. Also side benefit of being the cutest, most people friendly knife there is.

Kizer makes a few models in Damasteel, I know one is the Sheepdog. Blade HQ has a sort by Damasteel option, so here's that https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Manual-Knives--45#/filter:blade_material:Damasteel

 

[Monofletch]

Lionsteel has a bunch in Damascus. Maybe not Damasteel but Damascus none the less.

 

[SeppukuSamurai]

Shirogorov F7

Probably the best option if you can foot the bill. Nothing like a Shiro.

 

[ArchVV]

Cheburkov makes a few models with damasteel that are reasonably priced.

 

[jfk1110]

Charles Marlowe has some of the most incredible damasteel folders I've seen.If money is no object. Some of the South African makers have some beautiful ones too, less money too.
Happy hunting.

 

[jceckrosh]

When you say Damasteel you mean the Damasteel(TM) stuff or general Damascus steel?

 

[golden_dragon]

When you say Damasteel you mean the Damasteel(TM) stuff or general Damascus steel?

Good question, I would prefer the ones made from powder steel.

 

[Hackenslash]

I have that 40th anniversary Spyderco and I've never brought myself to carry it. It's so nice, I'm afraid of messing it up and I rarely keep a safe queen. As far as the knife itself, I have a few other different Natives and the Damasteel one is definitely the nicest at fit and finish.

CIVIVI (WE Knives) has a version of their Naja Flipper coming out in Damasteel. I know you mentioned price was no object, but at $75 it's got to be one of the lowest price entries into a knife with Damasteel.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--CIVIVI-Naja-Flipper-Liner-Lock--96907

 

[jceckrosh]

My problem with that Native is the 40th Anniv. thing on the blade. Ruins it for me.

 

[golden_dragon]

I have that 40th anniversary Spyderco and I've never brought myself to carry it. It's so nice, I'm afraid of messing it up and I rarely keep a safe queen. As far as the knife itself, I have a few other different Natives and the Damasteel one is definitely the nicest at fit and finish.

CIVIVI (WE Knives) has a version of their Naja Flipper coming out in Damasteel. I know you mentioned price was no object, but at $75 it's got to be one of the lowest price entries into a knife with Damasteel.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--CIVIVI-Naja-Flipper-Liner-Lock--96907

I would go for it! LOL

 

[Hackenslash]

I would go for it! LOL

I really should!

 

[Edgeoflife]

Not sure if you've already found what you're looking for but as mentioned above Civivi (we knives) has come out with a line of Damascus blades that are budget friendly under 100 bucks. while not damasteel but rather Damascus they look interesting and their knives are good quality which has been my experience. (I believe the dam versions debuted at bladeshow this year). I own 4 regular civivis and have the mckenna front flipper on the way in raindrop Damascus from WMKnives. Civivi Action and quality are close to my WE knives models. Theres good pics on Civivis website and the major dealers are stocking them now. Looks like the baklash, praxis, naja, and mckenna currently.

 

[Glenn Goodlett]

Just some ideas...

Damasteel Reate and WE

San Mai Spyderco

David Clark unknown San Mai

Jason Clark - Nichols CTS-XHP San Mai

Jason Clark- Nichols Armor core San Mai

Lionsteel- Nichols stainless Damascus

Zinker- Damascus