{"product_id":"3-lockback-damascus-with-laser-engraved-titanium-bolsters-abalone","title":"3\" Lockback Damascus with Laser-Engraved Titanium Bolsters – Abalone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium version features a precision CNC-machined stainless-steel frame and a 110-layer stainless Damascus blade with a distinctive Small Rose pattern. Precision laser-engraved titanium bolsters add intricate detail and a modern contrast to the traditional lockback design, while brass washers support smooth, consistent operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\" Lockback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110-Layer N690 and 440C Stainless Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Rose Pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 59–60 HRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosed Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length (Open):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 1\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocking Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lockback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolsters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision Laser-Engraved Titanium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Parts CNC-Machined for Precision and Consistency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select Grade Abalone Shell on both sides standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Blade Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e110-Layer N690 and 440C Stainless Damascus — Small Rose Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLaser-Engraved Titanium Bolsters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe titanium bolsters are precision laser engraved to create crisp, intricate detail directly on the metal’s surface. The controlled process allows the design to follow the bolsters’ contours while preserving their clean shape and precise fit. Unlike paint or a surface coating, the engraved pattern is marked directly into the titanium, adding distinctive character and visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Select Grade Abalone Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect Grade Abalone Shell is carefully chosen for its exceptional iridescence, strong color, and remarkable visual depth. Abalone is a marine mollusk whose shell develops an interior layer of nacre, commonly called mother-of-pearl. Its microscopic layers interact with light to produce constantly shifting shades of turquoise, blue, green, violet, pink, and silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor thousands of years, abalone has been treasured by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Coast as food and as a material for jewelry, trade, ceremonial regalia, tools, and decorative inlay. Its luminous shell traveled through extensive trade networks, carrying its beauty and cultural importance far beyond the coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur select grade highlights especially vibrant color and clean, luminous patterning. Because every shell forms naturally, variations in color, texture, and movement are expected and celebrated. No two finished pieces will ever reflect light in exactly the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shifting turquoise, blue, green, violet, pink, and silver tones of the Select Grade Abalone Shell contrast beautifully with the precision laser engraving on the titanium bolsters. The compact, swirling Small Rose pattern of the Damascus blade completes the design, creating a refined balance of natural color, modern detailing, and traditional lockback craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic lockback. Stainless Damascus. 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