1. Are Shokunin USA knives handmade?

Yes. Shokunin USA offers handmade and artisan-crafted knives made with carefully selected materials. Our collection includes pocket knives, hunting knives, fixed blade knives, EDC knives, chef knives, and custom designs.

What types of knives does Shokunin USA offer?

We offer a wide selection of pocket knives, folding knives, hunting knives, fixed blade knives, Bowie knives, EDC knives, chef knives, Japanese knives, Damascus knives, and personalized knives.

Can I personalize or engrave my knife?

Yes. Many Shokunin USA knives can be personalized with custom engraving, including names, initials, dates, short messages, and other text depending on the knife design.

What is Japanese VG10 steel?

VG10 is a Japanese stainless cutlery steel valued for its combination of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of maintenance. We offer Japanese VG10 knives in several folding, pocket, and kitchen knife designs.

What is the difference between Damascus, VG10, D2 and CTS XHP?

These steels have different characteristics. Damascus is especially known for its layered appearance; VG10 combines corrosion resistance with good edge retention; D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel known for wear resistance; and CTS XHP is a premium stainless tool steel designed to provide strong edge retention and corrosion resistance.

Can I order a custom knife?

Yes. Shokunin USA offers customization and personalization on many designs. Available options vary by product and may include engraving, handle materials, blade styles, and other custom details.

Are personalized knives good gifts?

Personalized knives can make distinctive gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Father's Day, weddings, groomsmen, graduations, and other special occasions. Adding a name, date, initials, or message can make each piece more personal.

What handle materials does Shokunin USA offer?

Depending on the design, our knives are available with materials such as olive wood, maple burl, exotic woods, resin, antler, bone, carbon fiber, titanium, G10, Micarta, and other premium materials.

Vesper Damascus Hunting Knife with Exotic Wenge Wood Handle & Sheath

Name: Vesper Damascus Hunting Knife with Exotic Wenge Wood Handle & Sheath
Brand: Shokunin Knives
SKU: S-BONE-15
Price: 145.15 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)

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Damascus Knife - Vesper Damascus Hunting Knife with Exotic Wenge Wood Handle & Sheath - Shokunin USA

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Vesper Handmade Damascus Hunting Knife, 10.0” Overall, 5.0” Blade, Exotic Wenge Wood Handle, Damascus Guard, Full Tang, Hand-Stitched Leather Sheath, Pro Knife Sharpening & Personalized Engraving

Damascus Blade

The Vesper features a hand-forged Damascus steel blade crafted through repeated layering, forge-welding, hammering, and finishing. This process creates the distinctive flowing Damascus pattern across the blade, giving every knife its own individual appearance.

Because the pattern develops naturally during forging and finishing, no two Vesper blades are exactly alike. Each knife carries its own unique visual character and handcrafted detail.

The blade is heat treated to approximately HRC 58–60 hardness, providing a dependable balance of sharpness, strength, durability, and edge retention for hunting and outdoor use.

The 5.0-inch blade provides a practical balance of control, cutting capability, and portability, making it well suited for hunting, field work, camping, and general outdoor utility.

Scales & Handle

The handle is crafted from exotic Wenge wood, selected for its deep natural coloration, pronounced grain, and distinctive appearance.

The wood is carefully shaped and finished to provide a secure and comfortable grip while complementing the full-tang construction.

A Damascus steel guard adds protection and visual continuity with the patterned blade, giving the Vesper a refined handcrafted appearance.

Natural variations in the Wenge wood grain ensure that every handle has its own individual character.

Size & Measurements

Material: Hand-forged Damascus steel blade with exotic Wenge wood handle.
Overall length is 10.0".
Blade length is 5.0".
Blade thickness is 3.0 mm.
Knife style: Hunting knife.
Blade material: Hand-forged Damascus steel.
Construction: Full tang fixed blade.
Handle material: Exotic Wenge wood.
Guard: Damascus steel.
Hardness: Approximately HRC 58–60.
Sheath: Hand-stitched genuine leather sheath included.

What's Included

1x Vesper handmade Damascus hunting knife.
1x Hand-stitched genuine leather sheath.
Free Personalized Engraving.
Free Pro Knife Sharpening.

Complimentary genuine leather hand-stitched sheath.

Complimentary Services & Add-Ons

Complimentary professional knife sharpening before shipping.
Complimentary gift messages.
Complimentary personalization & engraving.
Gift wrapping service available for a minimal additional fee.

*Custom orders are available for all our knives. Contact us for available materials, custom designs, and a quote.

Attributes & Features

HAND-FORGED DAMASCUS STEEL: Crafted from layered Damascus steel at approximately HRC 58–60 hardness, the Vesper offers dependable sharpness, strength, durability, edge retention, and distinctive handcrafted character.

5-INCH HUNTING BLADE: The 5.0-inch blade offers a versatile cutting profile suited for hunting, field work, camping, and general outdoor tasks.

FULL-TANG CONSTRUCTION: The blade steel extends through the full length of the handle for increased strength, stability, and durability.

EXOTIC WENGE WOOD HANDLE: The handle is crafted from richly grained Wenge wood, offering deep natural coloration, distinctive grain variation, and a comfortable grip.

DAMASCUS STEEL GUARD: The Damascus guard complements the patterned blade while adding a refined handcrafted finishing detail.

ERGONOMIC & WELL-BALANCED: The 10.0-inch overall design combines a substantial 5.0-inch blade with a contoured Wenge wood handle to provide comfortable handling, good balance, and dependable cutting control.

SUPERIOR SHARPNESS: Each blade is carefully sharpened, honed, and finished through a dedicated 3-step process. The edge is mirror polished at approximately 12–15° per side to provide a clean, razor-sharp cutting edge.

PRO KNIFE SHARPENING: Every Vesper receives professional sharpening before shipment so it arrives prepared for use.

PERSONALIZED ENGRAVING: Complimentary engraving allows you to add a name, initials, date, or special message, making the Vesper a distinctive personal hunting knife or memorable gift.

HAND-STITCHED LEATHER SHEATH: A genuine hand-stitched leather sheath is included for blade protection, storage, and convenient carry.

LIFETIME WARRANTY: The Vesper is backed by a lifetime warranty against qualifying manufacturing defects, providing long-term confidence in its craftsmanship and construction.

The Vesper Handmade Damascus Hunting Knife combines a 5.0-inch Damascus blade with an exotic Wenge wood handle, Damascus guard, and full-tang construction in a balanced 10.0-inch overall design.

It is well suited for hunting, camping, hiking, field use, collecting, or personalized gifting, offering a distinctive combination of traditional Damascus craftsmanship, natural materials, and practical outdoor performance.

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Lifetime Assurance: Backed by a lifetime warranty, this masterpiece guarantees satisfaction. We stand by our product, offering free exchanges or returns for any defects.

Due to increased demand and the meticulous handcrafting involved in steps such as assembling, polishing, acid etching Damascus, curing, engraving, finishing, sharpening, and packing, we promptly dispatch orders within 1 - 4 business days.

We offer free domestic shipping via USPS. For international orders, shipping is free on orders over $100. Please place your orders soon to ensure timely delivery of these unique handmade products.

We provide easy, hassle-free 30-day returns or replacements for defective items.

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Signature Sharpening

Our proprietary 3-step sharpening method, developed by our master craftsman, combines precision edge refinement, honing, and polishing to create a consistent bevel and smooth, razor-sharp cutting performance.

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I make knives myself but none like these......way above my paygrade and just perfectly done. I make knives myself but none like these......way above my paygrade and just perfectly done. I make knives myself but none like these......way above my paygrade and just perfectly done.

Richardson R.

Purchase and Delivery were Seamless!

I have been buying knives for my sons, now 22 and 25, since they were born. Over the years, I’ve purchased unique inexpensive knives and well-made, moderately priced ones. These beautifully designed knives are the nicest I’ve chosen, and my sons were truly impressed—they’ll be highlights in their collections. I have been buying knives for my sons, now 22 and 25, since they were born. Over the years, I’ve... I have been buying knives for my sons, now 22 and 25, since they were born. Over the years, I’ve purchased unique inexpensive knives and well-made, moderately priced ones. These beautifully designed knives are the nicest I’ve chosen, and my sons were truly impressed—they’ll be highlights in their collections.

David B.

An Impressive Selection!

The selection of knives is overwhelming to say at the least. Love the folder knife I picked, that my wife purchased for me. I will shop again with so many choices that catches my eye! The selection of knives is overwhelming to say at the least. Love the folder knife I picked, that my wife... The selection of knives is overwhelming to say at the least. Love the folder knife I picked, that my wife purchased for me. I will shop again with so many choices that catches my eye!

David Bellomo

Beautiful, Functional, and Too Pretty to Use!! 😍

Bought for a friends b day he loved it appreciated quality said it sits nicely in pocket easy to pull out and open lol says it’s too pretty to use ❤️❤️❤️ Bought for a friends b day he loved it appreciated quality said it sits nicely in pocket easy to pull... Bought for a friends b day he loved it appreciated quality said it sits nicely in pocket easy to pull out and open lol says it’s too pretty to use ❤️❤️❤️

Jean

Perfection! 😍

Beautifully made. It was a gift I bought for someone I really care for. He loved it. It's light weight, beautiful, and practical. The detail is just spectacular. You can tell that there is a lot of passion put into the making of this knife. Beautifully made. It was a gift I bought for someone I really care for. He loved it. It's light weight,... Beautifully made. It was a gift I bought for someone I really care for. He loved it. It's light weight, beautiful, and practical. The detail is just spectacular. You can tell that there is a lot of passion put into the making of this knife.

Rebecca Ham

A very handsome and comfortable knife! 😍

I will be carrying this knife for years to come. The whole Process from making a selection to placing the order to receiving my final choice was very simple. Regular updates on delivery tracking was helpful. I will be carrying this knife for years to come. The whole Process from making a selection to placing the... I will be carrying this knife for years to come. The whole Process from making a selection to placing the order to receiving my final choice was very simple. Regular updates on delivery tracking was helpful.

Mike Collins

Excellent!

The feel, the craftsmanship and simplicity but the overall design is great! It looks and feels amazing! The weight is perfect! I love the blade design. It’s just great! The feel, the craftsmanship and simplicity but the overall design is great! It looks and feels amazing! The weight is... The feel, the craftsmanship and simplicity but the overall design is great! It looks and feels amazing! The weight is perfect! I love the blade design. It’s just great!

Marcus Mckenzie

It's very beautiful, and very sharp Straight Out of the Box

I am a fine dining chef of 20 years. I've owned many different styles and brands of knives. This knife has to be the most beautiful one I've ever owned. The one thing that was surprising to me is how light it is I am a fine dining chef of 20 years. I've owned many different styles and brands of knives. This knife... I am a fine dining chef of 20 years. I've owned many different styles and brands of knives. This knife has to be the most beautiful one I've ever owned. The one thing that was surprising to me is how light it is

Luke Thomas

Awesome

Love this beautiful knife! I bought this knife to keep on me at all times while traveling/camping. My goal was to have a quality knife that I can pass down to one of my grandchildren. Love this beautiful knife! I bought this knife to keep on me at all times while traveling/camping. My goal was... Love this beautiful knife! I bought this knife to keep on me at all times while traveling/camping. My goal was to have a quality knife that I can pass down to one of my grandchildren.

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FAQs

Shokunin knives are meticulously handcrafted with the utmost precision and care. Each knife boasts a unique design and personality, with natural materials used to create distinct patterns. Our use of high-quality Damascus steel ensures flexibility, strength, and a beautiful blade pattern that sets our knives apart.

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Damascus steel is a special blend of various types of steel that results in a striking and distinctive wavy pattern on the blade. It combines flexibility and strength, making it ideal for high-performance knives. Our Damascus steel knives offer exceptional cutting ability and durability.

Absolutely! We offer customization options for our knives. Whether you're looking for personalized engravings, specific handle materials, or unique designs, we're here to help you create a knife that suits your preferences and needs.

The production and shipping of preorder items generally require about 2-3 weeks. This timeframe is comparable to that of custom orders, though it does not involve any design modifications.

Yes, Shokunin knives are expertly crafted for various outdoor activities. Whether it's camping, hunting, fishing, or hiking, our knives are designed to perform exceptionally well. Their durability and sharpness make them reliable tools for outdoor enthusiasts.

We stand by the quality of our knives. Each Shokunin USA knife comes with a lifetime warranty, covering any defects in material or craftsmanship. If you encounter any issues with your knife, please contact our customer service, and we'll be glad to assist you.

The production and shipping of Custom items generally require about 2-3 weeks.

Yes, we offer worldwide shipping. Regardless of your location, we're committed to delivering our exceptional knives to you. Shipping rates may vary based on your destination.

Since each item is handcrafted and made to order, we’re unable to accept cancellations once an order has been placed.