Recommend a mid-price Damascus?

JDRanger · Jan 12, 2020

Hi,

I’m looking for a really nice Damascus knife in the $350 - $500 range.

3.00” - 3.75” flipper or thumb stud.

I understand the $500 ceiling limits things a bit but I’m sure there’s some good knives available.

It will go in a collection and will see not cutting duties.

Glenn Goodlett · Jan 12, 2020

https://bladeforums.com/threads/civivi-incite.1702779/

Way cheaper than you requested. You could even cut stuff with it.

gazz98 · Jan 12, 2020

https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/...min_blade=3&max_blade=4&sortType=priceDe&s=61

Reate Mini Horizon has some variations under $500.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Reate-Knives-Mini-Horizon-D-Frame--78525

The Copper should patina nicely which might be cool.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SG...amsacus-plain-drop-point-blade-copper-handles

DrRollinstein · Jan 12, 2020

Glenn Goodlett said:
https://bladeforums.com/threads/civivi-incite.1702779/

Way cheaper than you requested. You could even cut stuff with it.

Second.

But really any of the Civivi models with Damascus would work. Maybe save a bit more for a CRK if you really want to.

Stumpy72 · Jan 12, 2020

If you want to go budget Damascus, it’s hard to argue with the Civivi line. A $100 bill will get you a Damascus Civivi to whip and beat like a government mule for a year or two while you save up the $750-$800 you’ll need to get that Damascus CRK with wood inlays.

Monofletch · Jan 12, 2020

Civivi Damascus is stainless too!!

Civivi Praxis

Spyderco Mule Team

Steelcraft Field Marshall

shqxk · Jan 12, 2020

For that price range, I would recommend are CRK (2nd market of course) and Reate.

Rich S · Jan 13, 2020

Check out Mcusta knives (at Knifecenter). Good laminated Damascus/VG10 core. Around $100 US. Come very sharp and hold an edge. Beautiful too.
Have two; one in my EDC rotation and one for dress. Used them for everything from cardboard, zip ties, paper, etc., Have not had to sharpen yet.
Rich