{"product_id":"handmade-damascus-skinner-knife-with-damascus-bolster-black-micarta-handle-full-tang-hunting-bushcraft-knife-with-leather-sheath","title":"10-Inch Forged Damascus Nakiri Chopper — Ladder Pattern Blade, Engraved Damascus Bolster, Black Resin Handle \u0026 Tooled Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jwsteelcrafts-collection-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis forged \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/handmade-chef-knives\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus Nakiri chopper \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003egives you a wide rectangular blade built for clean, powerful chopping and slicing work. The overall length is 10 inches with a 6-inch blade and a 4-inch black resin handle. The blade carries a distinct ladder pattern across the full flat. An engraved Damascus steel bolster with a decorative scroll pattern sits between the blade and handle. A hand-tooled leather sheath with an embossed decorative pattern is included for safe carry and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe blade is forged from layered Damascus steel in a ladder pattern finish. The ladder pattern forms during the forging process when the layered steel billet is ground in a series of parallel grooves before final shaping. This creates the distinct horizontal banded surface pattern visible across the full blade flat. The wide, rectangular blade profile delivers clean downward cuts through vegetables, herbs, and proteins without the rocking motion needed on curved chef blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe flat cutting edge makes full contact with the board on every stroke for clean, precise cuts. Full tang construction runs through the entire black resin handle and spreads weight evenly from blade tip to handle base for stable and controlled chopping throughout extended prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolster Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Damascus steel bolster between the blade and handle is engraved with a decorative scroll pattern. The bolster is forged from the same layered Damascus steel as the blade, giving it a matching surface character that visually connects both ends of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe engraved scroll detail makes this bolster a standout feature that distinguishes this chopper from every other knife in the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/chef-knife\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJW Steel Crafts lineup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The bolster adds front-end weight for better cutting balance and protects fingers from sliding onto the blade edge during heavy chopping work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe handle is shaped from black resin. Black resin does not absorb moisture, does not swell or crack, and holds its surface finish through heavy daily use. Silver pins run through the handle to lock the scales firmly to the full tang for long-term structural reliability. The 4-inch handle sits firmly in the hand and provides a secure grip throughout chopping and slicing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTooled Leather Sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe included leather sheath features a hand-tooled, embossed decorative pattern across the outer surface. It protects the blade during carry and storage and is designed for belt carry during outdoor and kitchen use. The embossed sheath matches the decorative character of the engraved bolster for a consistent handcrafted finish across the full set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVegetable chopping and full-contact board cutting tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHerb preparation and precision slicing work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eKitchen and outdoor chopping use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCollectors of ladder-pattern Damascus knives with engraved bolsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGifting for chefs, collectors, and Damascus knife enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e10 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLadder pattern Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWide rectangular Nakiri chopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEngraved Damascus steel bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlack resin with silver pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHand-tooled embossed leather sheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this knife different from other Damascus choppers at JW Steel Crafts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the only Damascus Nakiri chopper in the store with a ladder pattern blade, engraved Damascus bolster, and a hand-tooled embossed leather sheath in one matched configuration.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the blade and handle length on this knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe blade is 6 inches, and the handle is 4 inches for a 10-inch overall length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Nakiri chopper profile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA Nakiri has a wide, rectangular blade with a flat cutting edge. It makes full contact with the cutting board on every stroke, which gives clean, precise cuts through vegetables and herbs without a rocking motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the leather sheath hand-tooled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYes. The sheath features a hand-tooled embossed decorative pattern across the outer surface, which matches the handcrafted character of the engraved bolster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47589572837634,"sku":"JW-KN-2795","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/3948\/1858\/files\/handmade-damascus-skinner-knife-with-damascus-bolster-black-micarta-handle-full-tang-hunting-bushcraft-knife-with-leather-sheath-jw-steelcrafts-1293724.jpg?v=1774532588","url":"https:\/\/specialtyfoodsource.com\/products\/handmade-damascus-skinner-knife-with-damascus-bolster-black-micarta-handle-full-tang-hunting-bushcraft-knife-with-leather-sheath","provider":"Specialty Food Source","version":"1.0","type":"link"}