Collector Knives

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A collector knife earns its place by being worth looking at and by being the only one of its kind. These six are the Bigcat knives we would pick for a collection: long blades that show the most Damascus, figured wood handles, a karambit and our patented Predator Hunter in olive wood. Every blade is pattern-welded from 288 layers, so no two in the world are identical, and each comes with its own leather sheath.

Which one is right for me?

The centrepiece Patriot Damascus Hunting Knife with Leathe...14 inches, 9 inch Damascus blade, crossguard both sides. See this one The most decorative handle Wild Tiger Damascus Hunting Knife with Lea...Walnut with wood and metal spacers by the bolster. See this one A design you will not find elsewhere Predator Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife, Ol...Our patented Predator Hunter, in olive wood. See this one Something different on the shelf Karambit Desert Fox Damascus Knife with Le...A curved hawkbill blade with a steel finger ring. See this one

Shop the collector knives

Karambit Desert Fox Damascus Hunting Knife with its leather sheath
-25%
Karambit Desert Fox Damascus Knife with Leather Sheath
$59.99 USD
$79.99 USD
Raptor Damascus Hunting Knife with its leather sheath
-35%
Raptor Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$64.99 USD
$99.99 USD
Patriot Damascus Hunting Knife with its leather sheath
-20%
Patriot Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$79.99 USD
$99.99 USD
Wild Tiger Damascus Hunting Knife with its leather sheath
-25%
Wild Tiger Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$59.99 USD
$79.99 USD
Leopard Hunter Damascus Knife with its leather sheath
Leopard Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$79.99 USD
Predator Hunter Damascus Knife, Olive handle with its leather sheath
Predator Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife, Olive Wood Handle
$79.99 USD

What makes a knife collectible?

Rarity, craft and a reason to take it off the shelf. A pattern-welded Damascus blade answers the first two on its own: the pattern is made by folding and grinding, so each blade is unique, and it is plainly the work of hands. Figured wood, a crossguard or an unusual shape give it the third.

Why these six

The Patriot has the longest blade we make, 9 inches of Damascus on a 14 inch knife with a crossguard on both sides. The Raptor is 13 inches with a 7.7 inch blade and a straight crossguard. The Leopard Hunter is a 12 inch clip point. The Wild Tiger has the most decorative handle in the range, with wood and metal spacers next to the bolster. The Predator Hunter in olive wood is our patented shape in a lighter, busier grain. The Karambit Desert Fox is the odd one out: a curved hawkbill blade with a finger ring.

How to display a Damascus knife

Out of the sheath, if it will be on show for a long time. Leather holds moisture against steel, and carbon steel spots where it stays damp. Give the blade a thin coat of oil before it goes on the stand or into a case, and wipe it again every few weeks. Keep it out of direct sun, which dries the wood of the handle.

Can a collector knife still be used?

Yes. These are working fixed blades, not wall hangers, and each carries the same 12 month warranty against defects in workmanship and materials as the rest of the range. Use leaves marks on the steel over time, and on Damascus many collectors like that.

Frequently asked

Is every Damascus pattern unique?

Yes. The pattern comes out of folding 288 layers and grinding the blade, so no two blades are identical, even within the same model.

Which is the largest knife in the collection?

The Patriot: 14 inches overall with a 9 inch blade and a crossguard on both sides.

Should I store a collector knife in its sheath?

For long-term display, no. Leather holds moisture against the steel. Store the knife oiled and out of the sheath, and keep the sheath alongside it.

Is the Predator Hunter patented?

Yes. The Predator Hunter design is patented, in all three versions: walnut, olive wood and D2 steel.

Are these knives handmade?

Yes. Every Bigcat knife is handcrafted, not made on a factory line.

Do collector knives come with a warranty?

12 months against defects in workmanship and materials, the same as every Bigcat knife.

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Written by the Bigcat Knives team. Knife details from our own knife specification sheet and product photography. Last reviewed 25 September 2026.