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My Emperor Damascus Bowie Knife arrived meticulously packed, in layers, no less!Both the knife and sheath, while clearly handmade, are fashioned with obvious skill and pride. The knife I received easily exceeds the quality standards of the Cold Steel Natchez Bowie that I recently returned... And it's a beautiful piece too!Mine was hair-shaving sharp right out of the box, and it'll slowly slice paper all day.The grip is a bit small, but I say that about everything, having the big mitts that I do.I really like the hilt and sub-hilt design. Plus, the hilt, sub-hilt, and pommel are all Damascus steel, and their fitment is expertly integrated into the rich-looking walnut grips. And while this is not a full-tang design, there is not the slightest play in the grip handle; I'd literally have to take this into the field and beat the crap out of it to test it further.Keep in mind that many sturdy knives, including many Bowies and authentic Khukuris, along with some premium Japanese cooking knives, are not full-tang designs, and hold up very well. The well-regarded Cold Steel Natchez Bowie is not a full-tang design. Just saying.This knife is beautiful without appearing overstated and gaudy, and while I do enjoy some "bling" now and again, "bling" does not describe this knife. The beauty of this knife, if anything, is slightly understated. This one requires a second look, and only gets better as you look at it. I could easily carry this everyday, if I needed to. And I never tire of looking at it. I consider it a real bargain at $89.99!The graceful blade is indeed fine Damascus steel. And just to clear things up, acid is often used on real Damascus steel to "raise the grain" as it were, and highlight its many layers. There are no more imperfections in this Damascus blade than there were in the fabricated Natchez Bowie that I just returned--at nearly twice the price. And a coating of TUF GLIDE really makes this Damascus blade pop!Note: I've purchased some 28 Cold Steel Knives to date, that I have kept or given as gifts, so I have no particular gripe with Cold Steel as an OEM. But I do occasionally reject some of their knives, and to date, it has most always been their largest models in a given product line.The sheath that accompanied this knife is as nice as anything I've ever received, and at four times this price! It is very nicely made, and if you look closely, you can even see some of the artisan's discrete pencil marks still on it. I like it!And the overall size to my mind, is about perfect for why you'd carry it. It's a big knife to be sure, but it's not unwieldy or awkward to handle. And it's not freakishly large either. Like Cold Steel's Large Espada folder, for a big knife, this one feels just about right. It's the Large Espada that you see in movies and on TV; not the Medium, not the Extra-Large, but the Large one (though I do own all three sizes of those famed Espadas!).At any rate, this knife and sheath rates an easy five stars! And yes, I would certainly recommend that you consider it for yourself or as a sure-to-please gift! And I will be keeping an eye on Knife King from here on too, as this is a new supplier for me. At this point, I'm impressed!Note: While you'd certainly carry this knife in its sheath, it would be unwise to store it in the same sheath for prolonged periods. The knife and sheath can be stored together, but separately, lest you invite staining and undue corrosion. High carbon and Damascus steels have wonderful properties for use in knives, but rust resistance is not one of them. In fact, all but those stainless steels specified for marine use, can and will corrode in the right environment. Always store your knives outside their sheaths.If this is to be a workaday knife, I'd recommend cleaning the knife as needed, and wiping it thoroughly dry. I'd then use compressed or canned air, and/or let it dry overnight. I'd then wipe the warm (warm--not hot) knife down with TUF GLIDE (a TUF-CLOTH is fine), and leave that to evaporate and dry before putting it back to work. A thin film of TUF GLIDE evaporates quickly. A monthly ritual of saturating the wooden grips with pure mineral oil or furniture polish/oil would be a very good idea. An alternative and cheaper method is to wipe the entire cleaned and warmed knife down with a thin coat of pure mineral oil (the laxative stuff the pharmacy sells), but this will attract some dust. Evaporated TUF GLIDE does not attract dust. Keeping the wooden grips waxed would be another way to go.I do the following with my collector/show knives:I thoroughly clean all but the pivot bearings (in a folding knife) with 90% or better alcohol, and wipe it off with all-cotton gun patches or 100% cotton balls. Blast dry with compressed or canned air. Let dry...Warm the knife gently and saturate the entire thing with well-shaken TUF GLIDE. Let dry overnight. At this time, I thoroughly lube all the moving components on a folding knife with well-shaken TUF GLIDE lubricant.Next, I wipe off the excess TUF GLIDE residue (the anti-rust properties remain) with cotton gun patches or 100% cotton balls. I may add a little more TUF GLIDE lubricant to a folding knife's pivot, and work the blade open and closed maybe 100 times, until its action is as slick as it's going to get (sometimes, but rarely, an adjustment to the blade pivot's Torx screw is necessary).When the surface appears clean, I apply a layer or two of Renaissance Wax to the blade, and perhaps the hilt, sub-hilt, bolsters, and pommel, if they're ornamental metal, using cotton gun patches. It's okay to wax "smooth" or polished plastic or metal handles too.For bone, antler, wood, and new leather handles, I like to saturate those parts with warmed "Boos Mystery Butcher Block Oil", from my wife's kitchen, and let this sit overnight--or even two nights. I then wipe off the excess Boos and let these dry another day or so. From there, I gently warm the grips and wipe them down again, before applying a coat or two of Renaissance Wax to seal and protect them. This may sound like a lot, but it's a one-time deal for show knives only. An annual application of Renaissance Wax is optional, and may or may not even be necessary, depending on how the knives are stored or handled.Note: Boos Mystery Oil, while designed for fine wooden butcher blocks, is a proprietary blend of citrus-based oils, pure mineral oil, and bee's wax. It seems a natural for wood, bone, antler, or even leather knife grips, and since it's already on hand, that's what I use, and to good effect, before sealing the grips with Renaissance Wax.Note: You don't want to over-soften and moisturize wood, bone, antler, or even leather grips (a/k/a handles or scales), lest they become permanently softened and weakened. Remember, all of these are cured "tissue" of one kind or another. Most antlers are more akin to "hair" than bone... Again, this is a one-time procedure for my show knives... For field knives, I'd take a simpler, easier maintenance route.As for the leather sheaths, I like Chamberlain's Leather Milk Products, which I use all over the house on any and all leather, from furniture to clothing, wallets and handbags. There are several good leather conditioner/protectants out there, and the best of them avoid petroleum bases and include bee's wax. Keep in mind, you want to preserve the stitching too, and products like Neetsfoot Oil can deteriorate stitching and darken leather.All of the aforementioned supplies are available right here on Amazon, at excellent prices, and only two days away with no extra shipping charges, via Amazon Prime!Sorry for the lengthy read, guys, but this stuff comes up from time to time, and since I can't seem to sleep, I thought I'd share.RayB

This purchase was my first Damascus knife and I am very pleased. I took my time and shopped around before I bought the Knife King "Emperor", contrary to any negative feedback other people gave here on Amazon. I liked the " Old World" look of this knife and wanted the sharp, durable Damascus blade for hunting, fishing & Camping trips. I made the purchase and received my knife On Time, packaged well in a Knife King Box inside a second Amazon Box. I received it within 48 hours per Amazon Prime. My knife arrived Very Sharp,😀 and clean. The Damascus Steel pattern is absolutely beautiful!! It does not appear to be Full Tang as the hardwood handle wraps completely 360' with no visual blade passing inside. But that's OK with me, the price was reasonable and it is a quality constructed knife. It is not the showpiece that my Silver Stag is, but that is like comparing apples to oranges. The handle is comfortable but a bit thin for my hand, good knife for someone with smaller hands. Just received today and have not yet had a chance to really use the knife but it appears to be a very useful tool. It comes with a good leather sheath, brown in color and my knife fits tightly in sheath with a snap, strap to hold knife in place. Sheath has an ample belt loop for the largest belt. I highly recommend this knife as it is constructed of Damascus Steel with great looking patterns, handle is comfortable and knife arrives very sharp in a good sheath. All this at a good price and it is backed by Amazon!

This is a fairly solid knife! It's not work of a master craftsman with decades of experiemce, but you can tell it's well made. I say that because (at least in mine) there are some gaps between the Damascus and the wood parts of the handle, that were mostly just filled with whatever finish was put on the knife, or the epoxy I would presumably say holds the handle materials together. The only other issue is that the blade itself is offset a couple degrees from the handle, meaning if you were to attempt a straight chop, depending on your grip, it might go one way or another, not truly straight. Overall, you can tell it's real Damascus, it is an otherwise beautiful knife, and comes with a very thick and solid sheath. Comes very sharp out of the box. 10/10 would recommend for the price.

First of all, what people mistakenly call "Damascus steel" is really pattern welded steel. Pattern welding is a process that combines more than one piece of steel, and it forms an aestetically pleasing design. I've worked with steel for the past 25 years. I know what I'm talking about. Ignore the bad reviews that claim "fake" and "printed on". This blade is absolutely pattern welded, as you can see in my pictures. The pattern is clearly visible on the back spine of the knife, going through the blade, and the pattern continues into the grind. I have no doubt that some acid etching was done to make the pattern stand out more, but it is a genuine pattern welded knife.For the price, this knife is both sturdy and beautiful, a real bargain. The sheath is not the best, but it is not as terrible as some are making it out to be. It is a tight fit at first, but it will loosen up enough to hold the knife securely. Work the blade in and out slowly until it fits well. People who expect premium leatherwork at this price expect way too much.