Small in size but packed with character, the Fire Ant Knife Kit is a compact USA-made Damascus hidden tang platform designed for makers who appreciate precision, portability, and traditional craftsmanship. Built around a refined skinning knife profile, the Fire Ant delivers excellent control in a highly maneuverable package, making it ideal for custom boot knives, side-carry field knives, miniature skinners, and collectible Damascus builds.
Forged from premium USA carbon steel Damascus and paired with a matching Damascus steel guard, the Fire Ant offers a seamless, high-end appearance from blade to bolster. The compact blade profile features hollow-ground bevels on both sides, providing excellent slicing performance and clean cutting geometry while showcasing the striking layered Damascus pattern throughout the blade.
At just 3.0 inches in blade length, the Fire Ant is designed for makers who want a smaller knife that still delivers professional-grade materials and customization potential. The hidden tang construction includes a pre-drilled tang hole and stainless steel pinstock, giving builders a solid foundation for handle installation while maintaining the flexibility to modify the tang for alternative fasteners or custom assembly methods.
Each blade is crafted from 416-layer Damascus steel composed of 52100, 5160, 203E, and 15n20 steels, folded five times and heat treated to 56–58 RC for dependable durability, edge retention, and long-term performance. Whether you're building a compact hunting companion, a boot carry knife, or a custom collector's piece, the Fire Ant provides an outstanding canvas for your craftsmanship.
The Fire Ant series combines premium Damascus steel, compact utility, and extensive customization potential into one highly capable knife-making platform. From practical field knives to presentation-worthy custom builds, this series delivers the materials, craftsmanship, and flexibility makers expect from a quality USA-made Damascus knife kit.
KK Swatch Size
large
filter:Steel Type
Damascus
filter:Tang Type
Hidden Tang
filter:Guard Option
With Guard
Blade Length:
3.00 Inches
Overall Length:
4.687 Inches
Blade Width:
0.685 Inches
Blade Grind:
Double-Sided, Hollow-Ground
Heat Treated:
Yes
Damascus Hardness:
56 - 58 RC
Damascus Layers:
416 Layers, folded 5 times
Damascus Composition:
3 Layers 52100, 4 Layers 5160, 3 Layers 203E, 3 Layers 15N20
Tang Type:
Hidden Tang
Tang Hole:
One at 0.095 inches
Guard Included:
Yes (Damascus steel)
Pinstock Included:
Yes (stainless steel)
Handle Material:
Select from Options Above
Country of Origin:
USA
filter:Blade Length
3.00in - 6.00in
filter:Overall Length
3.00in - 6.00in
