3" Damascus Lockback with Titanium Bolsters – Spalted Beech Collection

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: Stabilized Spalted Beech Jewelry Collection

• Available Inlays: Turquoise, Red Coral or Malachite with Mother of Pearl Strips

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 the Spalted Beech Jewelry Collection

The Spalted Beech Jewelry Collection combines stabilized Scandinavian spalted beech with a choice of Turquoise, Red Coral or Malachite, accented by luminous mother-of-pearl strips. Each combination is carefully arranged and fitted to create the appearance of fine jewelry within the handle.

The spalted beech is cross-cut to reveal its dramatic natural lines and contrasting patterns. Stabilization strengthens the wood for precision inlay work while preserving its warmth and individual character. Variations in grain, spalting, color and pattern ensure that every finished handle is one of a kind.

Mother-of-pearl strips add iridescent contrast and visual separation between the wood and featured inlay. Their shifting tones of white, silver, pink, blue and green bring light and movement to the design.

Design Details

Large sections of stabilized spalted beech showcase the wood’s dramatic cross-cut grain and spalting lines. Turquoise, Red Coral or Malachite adds a vivid central accent, while precision-fitted mother-of-pearl strips provide luminous contrast and definition.

Textured titanium bolsters and the compact, swirling Small Rose Damascus blade complete the knife, bringing together stabilized wood, colorful inlay, iridescent shell, modern precision and traditional lockback craftsmanship.

Classic lockback. Natural character. Functional pocket jewelry.