Handmade Damascus Folding Knife with Jesus Crucifixion Handle Carving

Handmade Damascus Folding Knife with Jesus Crucifixion Carved Handle | 512-Layer Damascus Steel, Copper Grip, Custom File Work & Leather Sheath

Honor tradition, faith, and fine craftsmanship with this Handmade Damascus Folding Knife featuring a Jesus Crucifixion carved copper handle. Built for collectors, outdoor enthusiasts, and those who appreciate detailed artistry, this 8-inch folding knife blends function, symbolism, and durability into a single timeless piece.

Masterfully Forged Blade – 512 Layers of Damascus Steel
Crafted from high-carbon 15N20 and 1095 Damascus steel, this folding blade showcases a true 512-layer construction forged over 8 meticulous folds. The result? A stunningly patterned, razor-sharp Damascus blade with a Rockwell hardness of 58 HRC—offering exceptional edge retention, corrosion resistance, and strength for both cutting tasks and display.

Knife Specifications

• Overall Length: 8 inches

• Blade Length: 3.5 inches

• Handle Length: 4.5 inches
  Designed for everyday carry (EDC), hunting, tactical use, or as a faith-inspired collector’s piece, this knife fits perfectly in the hand and performs with precision.

 Faith Meets Function – Custom Jesus Crucifixion Handle Carving

• Handle Material: Solid copper, carved with an intricate Jesus Crucifixion design, honoring Christian heritage

• Spine Detail: Custom hand-filed spine for added grip and artistic flair

• Sheath: Comes with a high-quality leather sheath for secure carrying

• Packaging: Delivered in a custom engraved wooden box, perfect for gifting or display

Why Choose This Damascus Folding Knife?

• Hand-forged Damascus blade with rich raindrop pattern

• Spiritual and historical handle carving for collectors of faith-based art

• Built to last with premium materials and craftsmanship

• Ideal for EDC, gifting, or ceremonial keepsakes

Hand Engraving Techniques

Unlike engraving, carving requires hard work, patience, and skill to scrape away material by hand, creating deep, intricate 3D patterns that make every knife a one-of-a-kind treasure. Carving gives a sculptural dimension to the handle that engraving simply cannot achieve.

1. Preparation:

• Design: Sketch or print your desired design as a guide.
• Surface: Thoroughly clean and prepare the metal surface for engraving.
• Securing: Firmly secure the metal piece in a vise or clamp to prevent any movement during the process.

2. Carving with Gravers:

• Tool: Use a graver small, hardened steel chisel—designed specifically for removing metal.
• Technique: Apply consistent pressure and use controlled movements to glide the graver smoothly across the surface, carefully following your design.
• Methods: Gravers can be operated manually by hand pressure, struck with a small hammer, or used with a pneumatic air-driven hammer.
• Shading: Create shading effects by engraving parallel lines that deepen and converge gradually.

3. Tools and Techniques:

• Gravers: Utilize different shapes and sizes of gravers to achieve various textures, lines, and intricate details.
• Lubrication: Apply a small amount of oil to the tip of the graver to minimize friction and prolong tool life.
• Pressure Control: Maintain consistent pressure throughout to produce smooth, even lines.
• Sharpening: Regularly sharpen gravers to ensure clean, precise cuts.

4. Practice and Skill Development:

• Practice: Developing control and precision in hand engraving requires consistent practice.
• Learning: Enhancing your ability to draw and studying different engraving techniques will significantly improve your craftsmanship over time.