3" Damascus Lockback with Titanium Bolsters – Mother of Pearl Jewelry 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: Mother of Pearl Jewelry Collection

• Available Materials: Malachite, Kingman Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli or Peruvian Opal with Mother of Pearl Accents

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 Mother of Pearl Jewelry Collection

The Mother of Pearl Jewelry Collection combines luminous mother-of-pearl accent pieces with a selection of richly colored materials: Malachite, Kingman Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli or Peruvian Opal. Each combination is carefully arranged and fitted to create the appearance of fine jewelry within the handle.

Mother of pearl is formed from layers of nacre inside the shell. Its microscopic structure interacts with light to produce shifting tones of white, silver, pink, blue and green. Paired with the distinctive color and character of the featured material, these iridescent accents give each knife remarkable depth and movement.

Natural variations in the mother of pearl and featured materials ensure that every finished handle has its own distinctive color, pattern and character.

Design Details

Precision-fitted mother-of-pearl accent pieces bring luminosity and contrast to the Malachite, Kingman Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli or Peruvian Opal featured in each handle. The combination creates a refined jewelry-inspired design while allowing each material to retain its individual identity.

Textured titanium bolsters and the compact, swirling Small Rose Damascus blade complete the knife, bringing together fine-jewelry detailing, modern precision and traditional lockback craftsmanship.

Classic lockback. Stainless Damascus. Functional pocket jewelry.