Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knives
Every blade in this collection is one of one. Nineteen Damascus balisong knives, $280 to $999, forged by hand from layered steel.
How these blades are made
Layers of high and low carbon steel are stacked, forge-welded under the hammer, folded, and drawn out. The billet is then ground to shape and etched in acid, which eats the two alloys at different rates and exposes the layer structure as light and dark banding.
Because the pattern comes out of the forging rather than off a printer, no two blades are identical. The knife you receive will share a family resemblance with the photograph, not a line-for-line match. That is not a defect and it is not a disclaimer — it is the entire reason people buy Damascus.
What it is like to use
Underneath the figure, Damascus is a carbon steel construction. That means it takes a superb edge, it sharpens easily, and it is reactive — it needs the same wipe-and-oil discipline as any carbon blade. Hardness sits around 57–60 HRC.
Rain drop patterning appears on several pieces in this collection, produced by dimpling the billet before the final draw so the layers deform into concentric rings.
Choosing from this range
Handle materials here are the rarest we stock — fossilised mammoth tooth, stag horn, polished black horn, micarta and full stainless. Blade profiles include tanto and symmetrical double-edge grinds. Weights run 7.0 oz to 7.8 oz, open lengths 9.4 in to 11.4 in.
The upper end of this collection overlaps with Balisong Prime, where the engraved bolsters and leather sheaths live. Several pieces also appear in Limited Edition.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Double Edge Blade, Stag Horn Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-140
Original price was: $580.00.$319.00Current price is: $319.00.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Black Horn & Brass Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-130
Original price was: $300.00.$165.00Current price is: $165.00.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Micarta & Brass Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-146
Original price was: $415.00.$228.25Current price is: $228.25.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Black Horn & Brass Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-127
Original price was: $350.00.$192.50Current price is: $192.50.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Micarta & Brass Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-148
Original price was: $420.00.$231.00Current price is: $231.00.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Black Horn & Brass Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-126
Original price was: $350.00.$192.50Current price is: $192.50.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Micarta & Brass Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-155
Original price was: $350.00.$192.50Current price is: $192.50.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Black Horn & Brass Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-123
Original price was: $350.00.$192.50Current price is: $192.50.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Black Horn & Brass Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-145
Original price was: $550.00.$302.50Current price is: $302.50.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Tanto Blade, Stag Horn & Brass Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-129
Original price was: $280.00.$154.00Current price is: $154.00.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Stag Horn Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-147
Original price was: $450.00.$247.50Current price is: $247.50.
Damascus Steel Balisong Butterfly Knife – Black Horn & Brass Handle | Authentic Filipino Balisong BF-125
Original price was: $350.00.$192.50Current price is: $192.50.Frequently Asked Questions
Is Damascus steel real or just a printed pattern?
Ours is forged, not printed. Layers of high and low carbon steel are stacked, forge-welded, folded and drawn out, then acid-etched — the acid eats the two alloys at different rates, which is what exposes the banding. An etched pattern runs through the full thickness of the blade; a printed one is surface decoration that sharpening removes.
Will my knife match the pattern in the photo?
No, and it cannot. The figure comes out of how the layers moved under the hammer, so every blade is one of one. Yours will share the same family of pattern — the same layer count and etch style — but not the same lines. Collectors treat this as the point of Damascus, not a compromise.
How do I care for a Damascus blade?
Like carbon steel, because underneath the figure that is what it is. Wipe it dry after handling, keep a light film of oil on it, and avoid leaving it in a leather sheath long-term (leather holds moisture). A well-kept Damascus blade actually gains contrast over time as the etch settles.
What is rain drop Damascus?
A pattern variant made by dimpling the billet before the final draw, so the layers deform into concentric rings that read like ripples. Several knives in this collection carry it. It is purely aesthetic — the steel and its care are the same as any other forged Damascus here.