Painted Desert 440C Stainless Steel Fixed-Blade Knife

Bands of rust red, golden ochre, deep blue, and desert green run through Painted Desert like layers of ancient earth revealed beneath an open sky.

Its richly colored handle brings together shifting tones and irregular patterns inspired by the Painted Desert of the American Southwest. No two sections look exactly alike, giving the knife the same untamed character as the landscape behind its name. Decorative mosaic pins and a brass-colored lanyard tube complete the handle with small, carefully chosen details.

The polished blade is crafted from 440C stainless steel, a high-carbon stainless knife steel known for its hardness, wear resistance, edge retention, and resistance to everyday corrosion. Its upswept trailing-point profile creates a long cutting edge and pronounced belly, making it especially effective for smooth, controlled slicing. A subtle recurve near the heel adds even more usable edge to its distinctive silhouette.

Painted Desert is a knife with movement in every line—from the sweep of its blade to the layers of color running through its handle. It is accompanied by a fitted brown sheath for protected storage and convenient carry.

Handcrafted variations in the handle’s color and pattern make each knife individually distinctive.

Knife Features:

• Polished 440C stainless steel blade
• Upswept trailing-point blade profile
• Long, curved cutting belly
• Subtle recurved edge near the heel
• Multicolored desert-inspired handle
• Decorative mosaic handle pins
• Brass-colored lanyard tube
• Sculpted handle with finger contour
• Fixed-blade construction
• Includes a fitted brown sheath
• Individual variation in handle color and pattern