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Damascus steel salmon knife with bull horn handle and brass bolster, 13.5 inches overall

Damascus Depot

Damascus Depot Salmon Knife 13.5" 9" Blade Bull Horn Brass Bolster

SKU CH-5QAM-2VHKS

A 13.5-inch fixed-blade fillet knife with a 9-inch Damascus steel blade forged from 1095 and 15N20 steel, hardened to 56 to 58 HRC, and a 5-inch bull horn handle with brass bolster

  • Knife sheathNot Included
  • Blade materialDamascus steel
  • Handle constructionHorn
  • Product typeFillet Knives
  • 5" overall length for extended reach
  • 9" Damascus steel blade forged from 1095 and 15N20 carbon steels
  • 56 to 58 HRC hardness for lasting edge retention
  • Bull horn handle with brass bolster for secure grip
  • Full tang construction runs through handle for strength

Damascus Steel Salmon Knife

The Damascus Depot Salmon Knife is a fixed-blade fillet knife built for kitchen and outdoor use. Its 13.5-inch overall length and 9-inch blade suit chefs, anglers and hunters who need a long, straight edge for clean slicing. The handle uses a 5-inch natural bull horn scale secured with three brass pins and a brass bolster. This construction targets users who value traditional materials and a full-tang layout.

Sustained Cutting Behaviour

The blade is forged from 1095 and 15N20 high and low carbon steel folded into a twisted Damascus pattern. Heat treatment brings hardness to 56 to 58 HRC, so the edge resists rolling during extended filleting or carving sessions. High carbon content means the steel will rust if left wet or stored in a leather sheath; wipe dry, apply cooking oil or wax after each use, and avoid long-term leather storage to maintain performance.

Installation And Common Issues

No sheath is included, so plan safe storage and transport before the knife arrives. The full-tang design runs the blade steel through the entire handle, eliminating handle separation but adding weight that some users find unfamiliar. Horn scales can shrink or crack if soaked; hand wash only and oil the handle occasionally. The blade ships extremely sharp — open carefully and keep fingers clear of the cutting path.

How it compares

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Price $48.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 256 comparable items (median $43.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeFillet Knives
Size & build
Blade materialDamascus steel
Handle constructionHorn
In the box
Knife sheathNot Included

Questions about this item

How much force is needed to keep the 9" Damascus blade cutting cleanly through a full day of salmon prep?

The 5 mm thick twisted-pattern blade forged from 1095 and 15N20 steel is hardened to 56-58 HRC, so it holds a keen edge through extended use without flexing.

What care items should I have on hand before the first use?

Keep cooking oil or food-safe wax and a soft cloth ready; clean and oil the high-carbon Damascus blade after every use and never store it damp or in a leather sheath.

Will the 5" bull-horn handle with brass bolster feel secure if I am used to a full-tang chef's knife?

Yes — the blade runs the full 13.5" length through the handle as a single piece, and three brass pins lock the horn scales in place for a solid, traditional grip.

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