Field dressing and skinning. A drop point keeps the tip low, which is what you want working close to hide, and the belly of the blade does the rest. It handles camp cooking and everyday jobs outdoors just as well.
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288-layer Damascus
15N20 and 1080, forge-welded
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Handcrafted
Never off a factory line
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Ribbed spine
A raised rib down the centre
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Leather sheath
Crocodile-texture inlay, belt carry
Caleb Z.
Reasonably priced knife with superb craftsmanship and artistic charm.
Avery Q.
This proved to be a lovely knife. Presented it as a gift, and it was well-received. The sheath displayed beauty, and the blade demonstrated strength.
Bonnie T.
Artistically Crafted with an Unbelievable Pattern in the Steel. Extremely Happy with my Purchase, Will Definitely Buy from Bigcat Knives Again.
Beast Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
Sale price
$101.00 CAD
Regular price
$115.00 CAD
-12%
The Beast Hunter is the one for work that is close and careful. The 5 inch blade is a modified drop point, the shape skinners ask for because the tip stays low and out of the way, and a long raised rib runs down the centre of it. Behind the Damascus bolster the walnut is cut with a deep groove for your index finger, so your hand sits in one place while you work.
10 in
Overall
5 in
Blade
5 in
Handle
6.2 oz
Weight
Handcrafted Damascus
Every Bigcat knife is handcrafted, not made on a factory line. The Beast Hunter's blade is real Damascus steel: 288 layers of 15N20 and 1080, forge-welded into one bar and folded. The pattern comes from those layers, so it runs through the steel instead of sitting on the surface, and no two blades come out the same.
- Real Damascus, 288 layers of 15N20 and 1080
- The pattern shows on the spine and carries into the edge, which a printed or laser-etched pattern cannot do
- 15N20 stays bright and 1080 etches dark, which is what brings the layers up
- Yours will not match the photos line for line
The Blade
The 5 inch blade is Damascus steel: 288 layers of 15N20 and 1080. The pattern comes from those layers, so it runs differently on every blade and yours will not match the photos line for line.
- Modified drop-point hunter blade
- 5 inch blade, 10 inches overall
- Fixed blade, partial tang
- Weighs about 6.2 oz (175 g)
- A long raised rib runs down the centre of the blade
Handle and Guard
The 5 inch handle is walnut wood. It has a hooked pommel and a deep groove for your index finger.
The guard is a Damascus bolster with a single steel finger guard on the edge side. A lined lanyard hole sits at the end of the handle.
The Sheath
The Beast Hunter comes with a sheath in brown leather with cream contrast stitching, with a crocodile-texture leather inlay down the front. A snap strap holds the knife in place, and the sheath wears on your belt.
Keep the blade dry and lightly oiled, and let the knife and the sheath dry before you put the knife away.
Shipping, Returns and Warranty
Shipping. Free on US orders. We process orders in 2 to 3 business days, and delivery takes 3 to 7 business days after that. We do not ship outside the US at the moment.
Returns. Ask for a return within 30 days of delivery by emailing customerservice@bigcatroar.com. The knife must be unused and in its original packaging, and the customer pays the return shipping.
Warranty. 12-month warranty against defects in workmanship and materials.
Bigcat vs a typical factory knife
Most hunting knives at this money are cut from one bar of stainless, finished by machine and packed with a nylon pouch. Yours is forged from two steels, finished by hand and carried in leather that was stitched for it. Here is the difference, line by line.
Bigcat
Real Damascus, 288 layers
The pattern runs through the steel
Handcrafted in Wazirabad
Craftsmen with generations behind them
Leather sheath included
Hand-stitched, carried on your belt
12-month warranty
Free US shipping and 30-day returns
A typical factory knife
A printed pattern
Laser-etched onto plain steel
Made on a factory line
Stamped out by the thousand
Nylon sheath, or none
Often sold separately
Warranty in the small print
Returns at your cost
From bar stock to your belt
Every Bigcat is made by hand, one step at a time. Six of them, and the reason no two blades leave the shop the same.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
Two steels, 288 layers
15N20 and 1080 forge-welded and folded into one bar. The layers are the pattern, not a print on the surface.
Hardened in oil
Brought up to heat and quenched, the step that puts the hardness into the steel.
Ground blade by blade
The bevel, the belly and the point shaped on the wheel, one knife at a time.
Etched to wake the pattern
An acid bath darkens the 1080 and leaves the 15N20 bright, so the layers step forward.
A sheath cut for this blade
Leather wet-formed around the knife and stitched by hand, with a snap strap to hold it.
Oiled, boxed, ready
It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you bright and ready for the first day out.
To scale
Size and weight
Overall
10in25.4cm
25.4 cm10 in
Blade
5in12.7cm
12.7 cm5 in
Handle
5in12.7cm
12.7 cm5 in
Weight
6.2oz175g
175 g6.2 oz
Overall 10 in25.4 cm
Handle 5 in12.7 cm
Blade 5 in12.7 cm
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A tough tool for tough people.
OUR STORY
Built for the wild ones who won't settle
Bigcat is made for the people who ask the most of their gear: hunters out before first light, campers who keep going where the trail ends, and collectors who can tell real Damascus from a print at a glance.
Every knife is designed in the USA and handcrafted by skilled craftsmen in Wazirabad, Pakistan, a city known for its knife makers for centuries. The one you carry is made to be used in the field and kept for good.
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Designed in the USA
Each Bigcat is designed here, for hunting, camping and everyday work outdoors.
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Handcrafted in Wazirabad
Skilled craftsmen with generations of experience make every knife by hand, not on a factory line.
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Real Damascus steel
288 layers of 15N20 and 1080, forge-welded and folded, so the pattern runs through the steel instead of sitting on top.
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Made to be collected
No two blades share a pattern. Carry yours into the field, or give it a place in your collection.
THE KNIFE
What makes a Bigcat different?
Handcrafted, not factory made
Made by hand by skilled craftsmen, so every knife has its own character.
Real 288-layer Damascus
15N20 and 1080 steel, with a pattern you can see on the spine and in the edge.
Walnut, Micarta or black wood
Handles in real wood or Micarta, fitted with a steel guard or bolster.
A leather sheath with every knife
It wears on your belt, with a snap strap that holds the knife in place.
THE BIGCAT PROMISE
The numbers behind our promise
4.7★
Average rating
Across 877 reviews of our knives.
288
Layers in every Damascus blade
15N20 and 1080 steel, forge-welded and folded.
85,000+
Knives sold
Across Amazon, Walmart and our own store since 2021.
12 months
Warranty
Against defects in workmanship and materials.
30 days
Returns
On unused knives in their original packaging. US shipping is free.
USA
Designed in the USA
Handcrafted by skilled craftsmen in Wazirabad, Pakistan.
FAQ
What is the Beast Hunter best at?
What is the rib down the middle of the blade?
A raised rib running the length of the blade, left standing when the bevels were ground. It is the detail that tells a Beast Hunter apart from the rest of our 10 inch hunters at a glance.
How is it different from the Deer Hunter?
Same size and same weight: 10 inches overall, a 5 inch blade, 6.2 oz. The Beast Hunter has a modified drop point with a raised rib and a deep finger groove behind the guard. The Deer Hunter has a straight drop point with a fuller, a groove, cut into the blade instead. Which suits you is a matter of how the handle sits in your hand.
Is it full tang?
No, the Beast Hunter is partial tang. Only the Patriot, the Karambit and the two Trackers are full tang. Partial tang is the traditional build for a hunting knife this size and it is part of why this one weighs 6.2 oz.
What comes in the box?
The knife and a brown leather sheath with cream stitching and a crocodile-texture inlay down the front, cut and formed for this blade. A snap strap holds the knife and the sheath wears on your belt.
How do I look after it?
Clean the blade after use, dry it, and wipe on a thin coat of oil. Let the knife and the sheath dry before the knife goes away. It ships under a coat of oil, so it reaches you ready.
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews
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AQ
12/06/2023
Avery Q.
This is a superb knife
This proved to be a lovely knife. Presented it as a gift, and it was well-received. The sheath displayed beauty, and the blade demonstrated strength. Overall, a great knife.
MB
01/10/2023
Marty B.
BT
10/31/2022
Bonnie T.
Gorgeous knife
Artistically Crafted with an Unbelievable Pattern in the Steel. Extremely Happy with my Purchase, Will Definitely Buy from Bigcat Knives Again.
CZ
09/09/2022
Caleb Z.
The craftsmanship is wow!
Reasonably priced knife with superb craftsmanship and artistic charm.
ZU
07/14/2022
Zoe U.
Bigcat exceptional quality
Purchased as a gift for my husband, it offers excellent quality for the price. The meticulously crafted sheath is a highlight, and the fact that it's made in the USA is the best part!
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