The Patriot is an inch longer overall with a 9 inch blade against this one at 7.7, it weighs about 3 oz more, and it is full tang. The Raptor is partial tang at 9.5 oz, which makes it the easier of the two to wear all day.
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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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walnut wood handle
13 in overall, 9.5 oz
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Leather sheath
Crocodile-texture inlay, belt carry
Grace Y.
Very impressed with the quality of this knife, it comes with a nice sheath. It's a large, high-quality knife.
Xander T.
It's a beautiful knife. The quality of the blade and handle seems top-notch. The Damascus pattern is very visible and looks amazing.
Aiden K.
As a knife collector, I've experienced both impressive and disappointing purchases. However, this knife was absolutely remarkable.
Raptor Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
Sale price
$94.00 CAD
Regular price
$144.00 CAD
-35%
The Raptor is the big knife for people who find 14 inches more than they need: 13 inches overall, a 7.7 inch blade, and a straight steel crossguard that runs out on both sides rather than only on the edge. The walnut handle is cut with finger grooves along the underside and hooks up towards the edge at the butt.
13 in
Overall
7.7 in
Blade
5.3 in
Handle
9.5 oz
Weight
Handcrafted Damascus
Every Bigcat knife is handcrafted, not made on a factory line. The Raptor'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 7.7 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.
- 7.7 inch blade, 13 inches overall
- Fixed blade, partial tang
- Weighs about 9.5 oz (270 g)
Handle and Guard
The 5.3 inch handle is walnut wood. It has finger grooves on the underside and a butt that hooks toward the edge.
The guard is a straight steel crossguard on both sides. A lined lanyard hole sits at the end of the handle.
The Sheath
The Raptor comes with a sheath in brown leather with tan 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
13in33.0cm
33.0 cm13 in
Blade
7.7in19.6cm
19.6 cm7.7 in
Handle
5.3in13.5cm
13.5 cm5.3 in
Weight
9.5oz270g
270 g9.5 oz
Overall 13 in33.0 cm
Handle 5.3 in13.5 cm
Blade 7.7 in19.6 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
How does it compare to the Patriot?
What is a double crossguard for?
The guard runs out on the spine side as well as the edge side. It keeps your hand off the blade in both directions, which is what you want on a long knife used with some force behind it.
How big is it exactly?
About 13 inches (33.0 cm) overall, with a 7.7 inch (19.6 cm) blade and a 5.3 inch (13.5 cm) handle. It weighs about 9.5 oz (270 g).
What is the blade made of?
288 layers of 15N20 and 1080, forge-welded and folded into one bar. The Damascus pattern runs through the steel rather than sitting on the surface, so it shows on the spine as well as the flat.
Is the handle comfortable for a long session?
The grooves along the underside set your fingers in fixed positions and the butt hooks up towards the edge, so your hand has something to pull against. There is a lined lanyard hole at the end.
What sheath comes with it?
Brown leather with tan contrast stitching and a crocodile-texture inlay down the front, formed around this blade, with a snap strap and belt carry.
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews
4.9 Based on 36 Reviews
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LV
01/31/2023
Louis V.
A great product for the price
This knife stands out as the top choice, surpassing even some of the pricier alternatives. The handle provides an excellent grip and showcases fine craftsmanship. The knife is impressively sharp and was thoughtfully wrapped for protection during delivery. The generous application of oil, presumably to prevent rusting, is a thoughtful touch. Originally purchased as a Christmas gift for my brother, I'm now considering getting one for myself. The price is fantastic, and the delivery was remarkably fast.
SS
01/24/2023
Sophia S.
Well worth the investment
Superb and very well-made
GY
01/01/2023
Grace Y.
Lovely Damascus blade
Very impressed with the quality of this knife, it comes with a nice sheath. It's a large, high-quality knife.
AK
12/14/2022
Aiden K.
Incredibly impressed
As a knife collector, I've experienced both impressive and disappointing purchases. However, this knife was absolutely remarkable. The attention to detail is astounding, comparable to knives I've acquired at two to three times the cost. The edge is razor-sharp, and the blade is well-oiled. It feels comfortable in the hand and exhibits excellent balance. The sheath is a work of art. Although I'm giving this as a gift, I'm certainly planning to purchase one for my collection. Well done, Big Cat.
XT
12/06/2022
Xander T.
Superb knife for the price
It's a beautiful knife. The quality of the blade and handle seems top-notch. The Damascus pattern is very visible and looks amazing. Purchased this for my 16-year-old son for camping, and he loves it.
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