{"product_id":"damascus-tanto-cleaver-pakkawood-handle","title":"Pakkawood Handle Damascus Tanto Cleaver Knife — Leather Sheath","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo-Tone Pakkawood. Steel Bolster. Damascus Blade. Tanto Cleaver Profile.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA handmade Damascus steel fixed blade knife with a wide rectangular tanto-cleaver profile, bold wavy Damascus pattern, and a two-tone dark blue and red pakkawood handle with a polished steel bolster. The full-tang construction is paired with a dark brown leather horizontal carry sheath featuring a decorative brass concho stud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 Inches (Approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 Inches (Approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamascus Steel — Bold Wavy \/ Flowing Pattern, Etched Dark, Polished Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTanto-Cleaver — Wide Rectangular, Straight Spine, Squared Tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard \/ Bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished Steel Bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePakkawood — Dark Blue \/ Navy + Red \/ Burgundy Two-Tone, Smooth Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark Brown Leather — Horizontal Carry, 1 Brass Concho Stud, Gold Stitching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus steel blade — bold wavy\/flowing pattern, etched dark finish, polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanto-cleaver profile — wide rectangular blade, straight spine, squared tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished steel bolster at blade-handle junction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-tone pakkawood handle — dark blue\/navy and red\/burgundy, smooth layered finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-tang construction for solid, unified build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark brown leather horizontal sheath — brass concho stud, gold stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged from pattern-welded Damascus steel with a bold wavy and flowing pattern across the full wide rectangular blade flat — etched dark with a bright polished cutting edge. The tanto-cleaver profile features a straight spine running parallel to the straight cutting edge, with a clean squared tip. A polished steel bolster sits at the blade-handle junction, adding a clean visual separation between blade and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is crafted from pakkawood in a striking two-tone combination of dark blue\/navy and red\/burgundy — a stabilized wood composite with a smooth, polished finish that highlights the layered color contrast. Pakkawood is dense, moisture-resistant, and comfortable to grip. The full tang runs the full length of the handle for a solid, unified construction throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sheath\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark brown leather horizontal carry sheath features a single decorative brass concho stud on the front face and gold stitching along all edges. The horizontal carry design positions the knife naturally at the hip for comfortable belt carry in the field or on the trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to Damascus knife collectors, outdoor enthusiasts, field use, camping, ranch work, and gifting. The two-tone pakkawood handle, polished steel bolster, and Damascus blade make it a visually distinctive piece in any handmade fixed blade knife collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only — do not place in a dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry the blade immediately after contact with moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of blade oil to protect the Damascus steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the pakkawood handle with a dry cloth — avoid prolonged soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition the leather sheath periodically with leather conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a dry, ventilated space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hsknivesstore.com\/collections\/hunting-knives\"\u003eHunting Knives\u003c\/a\u003e — Handmade fixed blade hunting knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hsknivesstore.com\/collections\/bowie-knives\"\u003eBowie Knives\u003c\/a\u003e — Handmade Bowie fixed blade knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hsknivesstore.com\/collections\/skinner-knives\"\u003eSkinner Knives\u003c\/a\u003e — Handmade Damascus skinner knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hsknivesstore.com\/collections\/cowboy-knives\"\u003eCowboy Knives\u003c\/a\u003e — Handmade ranch and cowboy knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is a tanto-cleaver knife profile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A tanto-cleaver combines the wide rectangular blade geometry of a cleaver with the straight spine and squared tip of a tanto profile — a distinctive fixed blade shape that provides a broad, flat cutting surface and a strong squared tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is pakkawood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Pakkawood is a stabilized wood composite made by impregnating natural wood with resin under pressure. It is denser and more moisture-resistant than untreated wood, with a smooth finish that highlights the layered color patterns. Each handle has its own natural color variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What Damascus pattern does this knife have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The blade features a bold wavy and flowing Damascus pattern — alternating dark etched and bright polished layers across the full wide blade flat. Each knife has a unique pattern due to the handcrafted nature of pattern-welded Damascus steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Every knife includes a dark brown leather horizontal carry sheath with a decorative brass concho stud and gold stitching along all edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis knife is intended for adults 18 years of age or older. The buyer is solely responsible for compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding the purchase, ownership, and carry of knives.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HS Knives Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55248610885951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/2309\/6127\/files\/image_ac8deed3-a27a-4eb4-ac15-07342af00ee0.png?v=1788158555","url":"https:\/\/hsknivesstore.com\/products\/damascus-tanto-cleaver-pakkawood-handle","provider":"HS Knives Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}