3" Lockback Damascus with Titanium Bolsters – Lava Rock & Turquoise

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: Lava Rock and Turquoise

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 Lava Rock and Turquoise

Lava Rock and Turquoise combines the dark, rugged character of volcanic stone with the vivid blue and blue-green color of turquoise. The deep black lava rock creates a dramatic foundation, while the turquoise provides striking contrast and visual movement throughout the material.

This distinctive pairing brings together two materials shaped by the earth, creating a bold design that feels both ancient and unmistakably Southwestern. Variations in the placement, color, and pattern of the lava rock and turquoise ensure that every finished handle is unique.

Design Details

The vivid turquoise contrasts dramatically with the dark lava rock and textured titanium bolsters. The compact, swirling Small Rose pattern of the stainless Damascus blade completes the design, creating a refined balance of rugged natural character, vibrant Southwestern color, and traditional lockback craftsmanship.

Classic lockback. Stainless Damascus. Santa Fe craftsmanship.