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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
12 in overall, 8.1 oz
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Leather sheath
Crocodile-texture inlay, belt carry
The knife itself is well made, comfortable, and sharp.
Very nice-looking Damascus blade, nicely finished walnut handle.
The delivery was prompt, arriving the next day, and the packaging was quite impressive, with the knife carefully wrapped in oil and plastic.
Leopard Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
Sale price
$79.99 USD
Regular price
$89.99 USD
-11%
The Leopard Hunter is the step up from our 10 inch hunters: 12 inches overall with a 7 inch Damascus clip point. You get two more inches of reach for larger game and camp work, and at 8.1 oz it is still lighter than the Raptor or the Patriot. Polished steel bolster, walnut handle and a hooked pommel.
12 in
Overall
7 in
Blade
5 in
Handle
8.1 oz
Weight
Handcrafted Damascus
The Blade
Handle and Guard
The Sheath
Shipping, Returns and Warranty
A 7 inch clip point in 288-layer Damascus. Turn it in the light and the pattern shifts from the spine down to the edge.
Bigcat vs a budget Damascus-look knife
Plenty of knives sold as Damascus at this price are one plain steel with a pattern etched on top, finished by machine and packed with a nylon pouch. Yours is pattern-welded from two steels, finished by hand and carried in a leather sheath made 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
Against defects, in plain words
A typical factory knife
A surface pattern
Etched or printed onto plain steel
Machine finished
Made to a price
Nylon sheath, or none
Often sold separately
Warranty unclear
Hard to find who stands behind it
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.
To scale
Size and weight
Overall
12in30.5cm
30.5 cm12 in
Blade
7in17.8cm
17.8 cm7 in
Handle
5in12.7cm
12.7 cm5 in
Weight
8.1oz230g
230 g8.1 oz
Overall 12 in30.5 cm
Handle 5 in12.7 cm
Blade 7 in17.8 cm
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 for real work outdoors.
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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. Free shipping from $70 to the lower 48 and Canada.
USA
Designed in the USA
Handcrafted by skilled craftsmen in Wazirabad, Pakistan.
FAQ
Why choose this over one of the 10 inch hunters?
What is a clip point good for?
Is it full tang?
How big is it exactly?
Does it come with a sheath?
Will my blade look like the photos?
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews
4.5 Based on 8 Reviews
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MB
08/16/2022
Michelle B.
A lightweight but impressive lady
My second Big Cat knife, and I have to say they're consistent. A great little knife in the $50 range with all available styling. The blade is a solid ladder Damascus with a decent edge that needs to be re-profiled and consistently maintained for field use. The handle is quite beautiful and decorative with a good feel. My only issue with this knife is the weight, or lack thereof! It's light! And by light, I mean liiiight. It feels like a paperweight, causing concern for the overall integrity of the knife if used in the field. Otherwise, I'm satisfied and would recommend Big Cat in the inexpensive blade market. 4-5 Stars.
MG
11/28/2021
Mia G.
Extremely sharp
I discovered this knife company for the first time and decided to order two knives. The initial one was a Christmas gift for my son, and I was so impressed that I got one for myself too. As you can see, both knives were incredibly sharp right out of the box. The delivery was prompt, arriving the next day, and the packaging was quite impressive, with the knife carefully wrapped in oil and plastic. My wife is also a fan and is considering ordering one for our youngest son. It just proves that you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars for a high-quality Damascus steel knife.
EH
11/21/2021
Emma H.
I've purchased the 110 folding blade, and this one is equally impressive
Very nice-looking Damascus blade, nicely finished walnut handle. The blade was fairly sharp, but not to a polished finish. It can cut paper, though. The only negative comment is on the sheath; it looked like someone was a little hurried through the stitching process. It's a keeper.
CP
10/19/2021
Caleb P.
Decent for 50 bucks
It has no weight to it and feels like the handle is hollow. As for the blade, it's alright but could be better.
PJ
07/10/2020
Patrick J.
This piece is sturdy
I just received this, so I don't know how resilient it is. The knife itself is well made, comfortable, and sharp. I've been looking for a long knife like this, but most are over $100, and I don't make a lot of money. The sheath is well made too, so that tells you a lot. I'm very happy with it!
