3" Lockback Damascus with Titanium Bolsters – TruStone Malachite

The 3" Lockback has been one of Santa Fe Stoneworks’ best-selling designs since the 1980s. Designed by renowned knife designer Phil Gibbs, this historic model combines compact proportions, dependable performance, and timeless style in a pocketknife made for everyday carry. Although its engineering and manufacturing have evolved over the decades, the original concept remains unchanged: a refined, reliable knife designed to be used, appreciated, and passed from one generation to the next.

This premium version features a precision CNC-machined stainless-steel frame and a 110-layer stainless Damascus blade with a distinctive Small Rose pattern. Textured titanium bolsters provide a modern contrast to the traditional lockback design, while brass washers support smooth, consistent operation.

Its excellent “walk and talk” action produces a crisp snap as the blade locks securely open and returns firmly to the closed position. The blade is digitally precision-ground and finished with a razor-sharp edge.

Features & Specifications

• Model: 3" Lockback

• Blade Material: 110-Layer N690 and 440C Stainless Damascus

• Blade Pattern: Small Rose Pattern

• Blade Hardness: Approximately 59–60 HRC

• Blade Length: 2"

• Closed Length: 3"

• Overall Length (Open): 5 1/4"

• Locking Mechanism: Lockback

• Bolsters: Textured Titanium

• Washers: Brass

• Liners: Stainless Steel

• Construction: All Parts CNC-Machined for Precision and Consistency

• Handle Material: TruStone Malachite

About the Blade Steel

110-Layer N690 and 440C Stainless Damascus — Small Rose Pattern

This stainless Damascus blade is forged from 110 alternating layers of N690 and 440C stainless steels, creating the compact, swirling Small Rose pattern. The combination provides excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, hardness, and durability. Vacuum heat treatment and a working hardness of approximately 59–60 HRC support dependable cutting performance, while the layered construction gives every blade a distinctive appearance.

About TruStone Malachite

TruStone Malachite is a lab-created material designed to capture the vivid green banding and dramatic appearance of natural malachite while providing greater consistency and workability. It offers an attractive alternative where natural malachite may crack during fabrication and requires careful handling because of mineral dust. Pattern and color variations make every finished piece distinctive.

Design Details

The vivid green banding of the TruStone Malachite handle inlays contrasts beautifully with the textured titanium bolsters. The compact, swirling Small Rose pattern of the stainless Damascus blade completes the design, creating a refined balance of rich color, modern texture, and traditional lockback craftsmanship.

Classic lockback. Stainless Damascus. Santa Fe craftsmanship.