About this knife

This fixed-blade knife pairs a 25 cm hand-forged Damascus steel blade with a decorative sawback spine punched with round cutouts, hand-engraved brass fittings and a 14 cm wood handle. Manufactured in Pakistan, it's one of the most ornately detailed pieces in the Damascus range. A standout wholesale item for retailers targeting serious knife collectors.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Pakistan Knives Factory, Sialkot, Pakistan
Weight
0.719 kg
Blade size (cm)
25
Handle size (cm)
14
Blade
Damascus steel
Handle
Teak wood
Included
Leather case
Total length (cm)
39
Knife Notes

Know-how from our Sialkot workshop

Complete the set

Companions for an ornate sawback

A knife this detailed is bought to be seen, and it pairs naturally with display fittings and a sibling. For shops presenting Pakistan Damascus knives at their best:

The story

Ornate knives and the engraver's art in South Asia

Ornamented knives have a long tradition across South Asia, where steel was often finished with chased or engraved metal fittings and handles of fine wood, bone or horn. Sialkot, whose metalworkers have supplied cutlery and instruments to the wider world since the colonial era, kept many of those decorative habits alive alongside modern production.

This piece draws on that heritage: a 25 cm hand-forged Damascus blade, a sawback spine punched with round cutouts purely for decoration, hand-engraved brass fittings and a teak handle. Collectors of vintage Pakistan knives will recognise the style, which owes more to the ornamental tradition than to any field tool.

Questions & answers

Teak, sawback and price questions

What is the price of this Damascus knife in Pakistan?

US$47.75 per piece (PKR 13,870 for buyers in Pakistan). From 50 pieces the price drops to US$33.43 per piece. For a larger order, send us the quantity on WhatsApp or by email and we will quote a lower rate.

Does the sawback cut?

No, it is decorative. The round cutouts along the spine lighten the look of a long blade and give the knife its distinctive profile; the working edge is on the other side.

Quality check

Five checks for a heavily decorated fixed blade

Ornate knives have more surfaces to inspect, and each one matters to a collector. When the carton arrives:

  • Run a fingertip along the sawback cutouts: the edges should be smooth, without burrs left from punching.
  • Check the hand engraving on the brass fittings for crisp, continuous lines.
  • Look at the joint between brass and teak; on a Pakistan knife with a wood handle, a gap here is the first sign of a poor fit.
  • Sight down the 25 cm blade from the tip to confirm it runs straight.
  • Slide the knife into the leather case and out again: it should seat fully without force.